Complex workplace and academic challenges often require more than quick fixes or familiar solutions. Under pressure, it is easy to rely on routine approaches or rush decision-making without fully exploring creative alternatives. Developing a more intentional and structured problem-solving process can help faculty and professionals approach challenges with greater flexibility, creativity, and confidence.
10 Strategies to Foster More Creative Problem-Solving is an Academic Impressions course designed to help participants strengthen creative thinking and improve everyday problem-solving practices. Through practical examples and guided instruction, participants explore a structured process for solving problems more effectively while learning strategies to generate new ideas and challenge assumptions.
Participants explore topics including:
- Understanding the difference between creative problem-solving and innovation
- Recognizing common barriers, blind spots, and mistakes that limit effective problem-solving
- Developing a mindset that supports creative thinking and better decision-making
- Learning a practical five-step problem-solving process for approaching complex challenges
- Applying creative strategies such as assumption reversal, metaphorical thinking, doodling, and idea selection techniques
- Building practical habits for using creative problem-solving tools in everyday work and leadership situations
The course provides practical frameworks and tools that participants can immediately apply to academic, professional, and team-based challenges, helping strengthen creativity, decision-making, and adaptability.
This resource is especially valuable for faculty, supervisors, managers, and professionals seeking stronger problem-solving skills, workplace creativity, and more effective decision-making.
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