Creative Problem Solving (Course)

Problems—big and small, simple and complex—persist and perplex people every day. Knowing how to use tools to solve your problems will help you see each one as an opportunity for innovation. In this self-directed course, you’ll learn how creativity and decision making work together to solve problems in a clear approach to creative problem solving, through concise content and beautiful illustrations. You’ll learn different strategies for discovering and evaluating the root cause underneath a problem’s symptoms. You’ll also learn how to employ divergent thinking and convergent thinking for brainstorming solutions, and you’ll learn frameworks for evaluating those solutions. This approach to creative problem solving applies to personal development and leadership development and has applications for organizations and individuals alike, both in the workplace and in life.