7 Keys for Developing Effective Creative and Critical Thinking
.MP4, AVC, 1280x720, 30 fps | English, AAC, 2 Ch | 1h 44m | 627 MB
Instructor: Emma-Sue Prince
.MP4, AVC, 1280x720, 30 fps | English, AAC, 2 Ch | 1h 44m | 627 MB
Instructor: Emma-Sue Prince
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Course Introduction
Welcome to the Course
Creativity and the Brain
Creatvity and brain science
The neuroscience of creativity
Brain exercises for creative thinking
Generating Great Ideas
Finding order in chaos
Personal experience
Divergent thinking
Curiosity
Constraints and limitations
Mental states
Inspiration
Generating ideas exercise
Developing Divergent Thinking
Building a creative context
Brainstorming and ideation
Mind mapping
Random word/object association
Reverse thinking
SCAMPER technique
Taking on different perspectives and views
Embracing Ambiguity and Change
Cultivating a growth mindset
Mindfulness and the present moment
Building emotional and mental strength
How to be open to different perspectives
Cultivating curiosity
Learning to embrace change
Learning from mistakes
Developing tolerance to discomfort
The power of reflection
Understanding Natural Biases
Why does our brain have biases?
The danger of making assumptions
Cognitive bias
Filling in the gaps bias
How to ask better questions
Not distinguishing between fact and fiction
How to focus
Ways to reduce brain biases
Breaking Down Barriers to Creative and Critical Thinking
Why we second-guess ourselves
How to navigate emotional reasoning
When behaviour conflicts with beliefs
How to avoid “group think” when problem-solving
Four strategies to improve critical thinking
Building a Creativity Dream Team
Defining goals and vision for your team
Identify key roles and strengths
Encouraging diversity and getting voices into the room
Encourage collaboration
Create freedom, resources and continuous learning
Resolve conflicts fast
Course Credits
Summary
Welcome to the Course
Creativity and the Brain
Creatvity and brain science
The neuroscience of creativity
Brain exercises for creative thinking
Generating Great Ideas
Finding order in chaos
Personal experience
Divergent thinking
Curiosity
Constraints and limitations
Mental states
Inspiration
Generating ideas exercise
Developing Divergent Thinking
Building a creative context
Brainstorming and ideation
Mind mapping
Random word/object association
Reverse thinking
SCAMPER technique
Taking on different perspectives and views
Embracing Ambiguity and Change
Cultivating a growth mindset
Mindfulness and the present moment
Building emotional and mental strength
How to be open to different perspectives
Cultivating curiosity
Learning to embrace change
Learning from mistakes
Developing tolerance to discomfort
The power of reflection
Understanding Natural Biases
Why does our brain have biases?
The danger of making assumptions
Cognitive bias
Filling in the gaps bias
How to ask better questions
Not distinguishing between fact and fiction
How to focus
Ways to reduce brain biases
Breaking Down Barriers to Creative and Critical Thinking
Why we second-guess ourselves
How to navigate emotional reasoning
When behaviour conflicts with beliefs
How to avoid “group think” when problem-solving
Four strategies to improve critical thinking
Building a Creativity Dream Team
Defining goals and vision for your team
Identify key roles and strengths
Encouraging diversity and getting voices into the room
Encourage collaboration
Create freedom, resources and continuous learning
Resolve conflicts fast
Course Credits
Summary