Creative Thinking Strategies for Leaders
1h 20mIntermediate2021-06-10
Authors

Genein Letford
America’s Creative Coach

Madecraft
Full-Service Learning Content Company
Course details
Creativity is a powerful skill that you can learn and develop. In this course, Genein Letford, a top creative thinker and strategist, shares strategies for creative thinking that you can utilize as a leader. Genein dispels the myths about creativity and shows you how you can use creative thinking strategies to build your self-awareness. She explains how to open your creative senses, leverage your curiosity, and unleash your imagination. Genein walks you through a series of powerful creative thinking exercises. Finally, she discusses how to apply creativity to business and build a more creative culture in your organization.
Skills covered
CreativityGraphic DesignLimited SeriesProfessional Development
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - A critical skill for leaders
1. Understanding Creative Thinking
- 02 - Redefining creativity
- 03 - Dispelling myths about creativity
- 04 - Reconnecting your body
- 05 - Building self-awareness
2. Building Creativity
- 06 - Opening your creative senses
- 07 - Leveraging curiosity
- 08 - Unleashing your imagination
3. Creative Thinking Exercises
- 09 - Reframing reality
- 10 - Building perspective agility
- 11 - Connecting the unconnected
- 12 - Using metaphors
- 13 - Removing bias
4. Creativity for Businesses
- 14 - Asking powerful questions
- 15 - The SCAMPER method
- 16 - Divergent and convergent thinking
5. Building a Creative Culture
- 17 - Pro-creativity leadership
- 18 - Shifting voices
- 19 - Creative growth mindset
- 20 - Taking risks the right way
- 21 - Inclusion and innovation
- 22 - A safe place to create
Conclusion
- 23 - Make it your own
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