Understanding Creativity 
  • Explore the concept of creativity, examining its definitions, historical perspectives, and significance in different contexts.  
  • Dive into the myths surrounding creativity and your beliefs about creativity. 
The Science of Creativity – How Creativity Works in the Brain 
  • Investigate the neuroscience of creativity, exploring how different brain regions and networks contribute to creative thought.  
  • Examine the roles of the default mode network, executive control network, and salience network in the creative process. 
The Creative Process and Thinking Techniques 
  • Explore the creative process and the stages of preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification.  
  • Practice various creative thinking techniques namely  
    • 1) brainstorming 
    • 2) mind mapping 
    • 3) metaphorical thinking 
    • 4) lateral thinking 
    • 5) SCAMPER (Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to Another Use, Eliminate, and Reverse) 
    • 6) Design Thinking 
    • 7) Appreciative Inquiry 
Overcoming Barriers to Creativity 
  • Understand the common psychological and environmental influences on creativity. 
  • Address common internal and external barriers to creativity, such as fear of failure, perfectionism, stress, mental blocks and environmental constraints.  
  • Explore strategies to overcome these obstacles, foster a supportive environment for creative thinking and maintain creative momentum. 
  • Learn how to foster a creative mindset.