Topic 4 – Groups
Topic 4 – Groups
“Why join a group … Getting the most out of a group … Group operations & culture … Special characteristics of innovative groups … Discussion of stop & thinks … Wrap-Up”
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Topic 5 – Observation and Analogy
Topic 5 – Observation and Analogy
“Observation … Observation is complacent … Observational biases … Analogy … Associative hierarchies … Discussion of stop & thinks … Wrap-Up”
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Topic 6 – Reorganization and Rearrangement
Topic 6 – Reorganization and Rearrangement
“Reorganization & Rearrangement … SCAMPER … Reversal … Dissection … Expansion … Discussion of stop & thinks … Wrap-Up”
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Topic 7 – Lateral Thinking
Topic 7 – Lateral Thinking
“What is lateral thinking? … PO: Provocative Orientation … PMI: Plus, Minus, Interesting … APC: Alternatives, Possibilities, Choices … APC in process and design … Stepping Stone method: Getting outlandish … Discussion of stop & thinks Wrap-Up”
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Topic 8: Meld & Disseminate
Topic 8: Meld & Disseminate
“Convergence … Prototyping … Dissemination: Keenness for newness … Dissemination: Openness to change … Dissemination: Allowing change … Discussion of stop & thinks … Wrap-Up”
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UTHealthSPHx: IMAGINE99x – Reinvent yourself: Unleash your creativity
University of Texas – Health Science Centre at Houston – School of Public Health: IMAGINE99x – Reinvent yourself: Unleash your creativity
“Leading companies look for innovative thinking in new hires and for career advancement. Yet only 1 in 4 of us feels truly creative. Time to reinvent yourself and unleash the creativity lying dormant in all of us…
… exclusive 5-step program to being an effective innovator. Learn to break free from your usual thinking pattern and start generating creative solutions to life’s challenges. Sharpen your powers of observation, make surprising associations, expand your idea space, and even master how to think backwards. Hone your creative thinking skills by solving real-world problems from business and science…
… Students will learn how to… Solve a problem that calls for a new approach… Identify habitual ways of thinking and find novel alternatives… Use thinking tools such as analogy, reversal, expansion, narrowing, changing point-of-view… Find the best innovative approach to solve specific problems… Spread what you’ve learned and effectively communicate your ideas… “
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FullbridgeX: Career Edge 2x Communication and Teamwork
FullbridgeX: Career Edge 2x Communication and Teamwork
Jim Pautz, Vice President of Coaching
Fullbridge
Caroline Young, Chief Product Officer
Fullbridge
“This career development course will teach you how to effectively communicate, collaborate, and resolve conflicts with colleagues and become a stellar team member. You’ll learn through real-world examples and scenarios, which will enable you to be ready to collaborate on day one of your next job or project… Choose appropriate communication styles and formats for different audiences and situations… Structure email and PowerPoint communications for maximum impact… Form an effective team and build a project plan… Plan and facilitate effective team meetings… Use known techniques and practices to improve group collaboration… Disagree constructively with peers… “
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Week 1: Orientation to the Course