Using Creative Problem Solving
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Duration 4 weeks
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Weekly study 3 hours
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Explore Creative Problem Solving for daily life and in the workplace
In a world that seems to be changing faster than ever, problem-solving skills are essential - but traditional approaches are not always enough. On this course you’ll explore Creative Problem Solving, discovering how creativity and different approaches can help you in daily life and give you a competitive edge in the workplace.
You’ll learn through doing. You’ll be encouraged to have fun with discussions and assignments. We’ll look at how you can apply creative problem-solving skills in multiple contexts - whether at home, work, or in social situations.
What topics will you cover?
Week(1): What is Creativity
Week(2): How to Use Creativity
Week(3): Creative Problem Solving Tools: Mind Mapping, & Synectics
Week(4): Creative Problem Solving Tools: Brain Storming, Brain Writing, Six-Thinking hats, & Design Thinking
When would you like to start?
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone looking to boost their confidence when it comes to problem-solving, you don’t need any previous experience of the topic.
What software or tools do you need?
In this course, you will be invited to post your creative projects on Padlet, an online virtual “bulletin” board, where we can collaborate, reflect, share links and pictures. We will also be using an interactive map called ZeeMaps to build our international learners community. Don’t worry, clear instruction will be given on how to use these tools as we go along.
Who will you learn with?
Sirirat Lim
Sirirat teaches creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation management. She graduated from the University of Cambridge and is now living and teaching in Taiwan. She speaks six languages.
Who developed the course?
National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) was originally founded in Shanghai in 1896 and was re-established in Hsinchu, Taiwan in 1958.