This practical, one-day course equips professionals with the mindset and tools to tackle complex business challenges creatively. Participants will move beyond 'left-brain' logic to harness diverse intelligences, redefine problems accurately, and generate innovative solutions using proven frameworks. The course balances deep theoretical understanding with high-energy, no-prop activities to ensure immediate workplace application.
Tired of solving the same problems over and over? What if you could look at challenges differently and find fresh answers fast? Our Creative Thinking course gives you practical tools to dig deeper, think wider and turn ideas into action — all in just one day. You’ll learn to uncover the real issue behind the symptom, tap into different kinds of intelligence, and use proven methods to generate and refine solutions that work. Whether you join an open course, book a closed group session, or opt for one to one coaching, you’ll walk away with skills you can apply straight away. And yes, it counts towards six CPD hours. To find out more, contact us at lets talk at e q v dot co dot uk.
Counts towards 6 CPD Hours1 Day9:00 - 5:00 for GroupsOpen Public & Closed Group
Please reflect on one or more of the questions below and come prepared to discuss your responses during the session.
Self-Assessment: On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your current skill level in this subject? What factors influenced your rating?
Development Focus: Identify one specific behaviour, skill, or capability you would like to improve or develop further.
Relevant Examples: If possible, bring one or two relevant examples or scenarios from your experience that you would be willing to share with the group.
What You Will Learn
Define the root cause of a problem using the '5 Whys' technique to avoid solving symptoms.
Identify and leverage different types of intelligence beyond the traditional left/right brain model.
Apply divergent and convergent thinking to separate idea generation from evaluation.
Utilise the SCAMPER model to modify and improve existing products or processes.
Implement the 'Space, Time, and Laughter' technique to shift perspective and unlock new ideas.
Evaluate and select the best ideas using weighted decision matrices and criteria.
Develop a robust action plan to apply creative problem-solving models in the workplace.
Overcome common psychological barriers such as fear of failure and groupthink.
Your Post-Course Challenge
Within 7 days, apply the '5 Whys' technique to a current problem you are facing.
Use the 'SCAMPER' model to generate at least three new variations on a product or process.
Share one 'Worst Idea' with your team to spark a creative discussion.
Reflect on which 'intelligence' you used most this week and how to balance it.
Counts Towards 6 CPD Hours
This course contributes 6 hours of Continuing Professional Development. Delegates can log these hours as evidence of structured learning for professional bodies and employers.
This course is designed for professionals who want to strengthen their ability to think creatively and solve problems in innovative ways. Whether you're facing complex challenges at work or looking to bring fresh ideas to your team, Creative Thinking provides practical tools to approach situations with greater insight and originality.
This course is ideal for:
Managers who need to lead their teams through change and uncertainty with fresh perspectives
Team leaders seeking to foster a culture of innovation and collaborative problem-solving
Project professionals aiming to improve how they define challenges and develop solutions
Individual contributors who want to contribute more creatively to team discussions and initiatives
Emerging leaders looking to build confidence in their ability to think strategically and innovatively
Anyone in a role requiring fresh thinking who feels stuck in routine approaches and wants to break through mental blocks
No prior experience needed
This course is accessible to all, regardless of your background or current role. No prior training in creative methods or innovation is required — just a willingness to explore new ways of thinking and engage openly with the process.
What you will take away
You will leave with increased confidence in your ability to approach problems creatively, a clearer mindset for generating and evaluating ideas, and practical strategies you can apply immediately to real-world challenges in your workplace.
For Groups & Teams
We can deliver this training session in several ways to suit your organisation’s needs:
Open Public Course
Join delegates from other organisations on a scheduled date
Closed Group
Exclusively for your team, using your real scenarios
In Person
Face-to-face at your premises or a venue of your choice
Virtual
Live, interactive online delivery via Teams or Zoom
One-to-One Coaching
Personalised sessions tailored entirely to you
Have two or more people to train?
You may want to consider a closed group course. Benefits include:
Cost effective for teams
Choose a date to suit you
Customise content and timings
No minimum delegate numbers
Uses your real-world scenarios
Builds shared language in your team
Contact us on [email protected] to discuss specific dates and delivery requirements.
How Our Tutor-Led Courses Are Delivered
Before the day
Delegates are given pre-work to complete before attending. This ensures everyone arrives with relevant context and real scenarios from their own experience, so learning is immediately relevant and actionable from the first minute.
On the day
Our sessions are participative and highly interactive. We don’t do “death by PowerPoint” — instead, the day includes a variety of engaging activities throughout:
Real-world casework using your scenarios
Practical hands-on exercises
Real Play (not role play) simulations
Peer learning and group discussion
Case studies and scenario work
Facilitated discussion and structured reflection
What you leave with
Participants leave with:
Practical tools — frameworks and models you can use straight away
Clear action plans — specific next steps tailored to your role
Greater confidence — built through intensive, realistic practice
Skills you can apply immediately — not theory, but techniques tested during the day
After the day
Post-session measurements and a 30-day challenge ensure that learning is embedded and behaviour change is sustained.
Key Features
Course Duration is 1 Day
Engaging tutor led event
Comprehensive course materials
Certificates of attendance
Access to Customer Portal (course bookers)
Course Guarantee
Priced per delegate per day for open public course
£449.00 Plus VAT
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Payment available via all major credit cards or Invoice. All options available during the online booking process.
