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STAR SAPPHIRE R E S O U R C E S

IGNITE CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION IN THE WORK PLACEStrategic Approach to Boosting Business Productivity

INTRODUCTION

Ideas are the currency of success. They separate you from your competition. - Edward de Bono

The recent downturn in global economy has necessitated companies to downsize their

staff and streamline certain operations in a bid to doing more with less. In today's business

environment in Nigeria, organizations are looking for ingenious ways to boost productivity

from within. Hence, the increasing demand for creativity and innovation within the

workplace. Today, employees who can solve problems ingeniously, think strategically while

swiftly dealing with the unexpected are the most valuable resources in their organizations.

Recognizing the importance of creativity and integrating it throughout the different

departments in an organization provides a comparative advantage for the organization to

generate new ideas and be able to cope with challenges more effectively than its

competitors.

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Generally, the workforce in most organizations are indoctrinated into accepting only a

small number of permissible things and/or possibilities and as such they are paid to act and

not to think. Igniting creativity in workplace would lead to a more valuable contribution in

the effectiveness, innovation and overall performance and existence of the organization.

At Star Sapphire, we believe that in this ever evolving and changing business environment,

the ability to generate if not lead this change would be a cutting edge over competitors and

invariably lead to organizational success. With this in mind, our programme seeks to

springboard your workforce to a higher realm of creative thinking, breaking barriers and

building solutions by the force of imagination and reasoning thereby creating innovative

processes and outcomes that would enhance overall organizational performances.


PROGRAM OBJECTIVESThis practical driven programme seeks to

Develop strategic design-thinking skills

Map an execution strategy

Stimulating innovative and solution-focused thinking within the organization and how this

approach contributes positively to the organizational performance.

Identify and remove barriers to innovation thereby enhancing productivity among the

workforce

Dynamic exercises for getting groups to brainstorm creatively.

Expose delegates to the skills of influencing and persuasion needed to present your ideas, win

people support and turn your ideas into action

Build creativity and innovation capabilities at the personal level and within the organization

Ignite the creative spark within the organization


“Creativity is the process of bringing something new into being. Creativity requires passion and

commitment. It brings to our awareness what was previously hidden and points to new life. The

experience is one of heightened consciousness: ecstasy.”

-Rollo May, The Courage to Create


Innovation & Creativity – business benefits

Added value to the bottom line - encouraging staff to see new ways of increasing revenue and

reducing costs

Understanding Managerial/Organizational Impact on Creativity

Examining Creativity in the Workplace

Improved cross-functional relationships and break down of silo working on a global scale

Increased employee engagement and motivation through participation in organization wide

innovation drive


TARGET AUDIENCE

Igniting creativity in the workplace could be a step stone for an innovative and successful

change in the performance and continuity of the business. Therefore, this is a program that is

targeted for everyone as creativity could be the bedrock for tomorrow's success.


COURSE CONTENT

In this foundation module, we will introduce the concept of Creativity and innovation, how it

works, its importance and how it has evolved over the years in defining markets, global

completion, business and individuals. This module would also Using relevant case studies,

this module will lay the foundation and bedrock for achieving superior performance using

existing human resources and talents.

1. CREATIVITY & INN0VATION – CONCEPTS AND STATISTICS


2. BEST PRACTICES AND INSPIRING CASES

This module would open the minds of participants to real life cases, key learning points, see

how each case impacted on the organization. The module would build on the foundation of

module one and boost the preparedness and willingness of the delegates to acquire the skills

needed to lead change, creative thinking and innovative solutions within the workplace. The

participants would also learn the habits of globally acclaimed leaders of innovation and

creativity within an organization

3. REMOVING MENTAL AND ORGANISATIONAL BLOCKS

In every unit, departments and organizations, there are always restrictions and resistance to

change both from the individual employee, their bosses and sometimes the organization. This

module looks at those idea squelchers that limits creativity. Also, overcoming resistance to

change in yourself and your staff. There would be group work in which some of these blocks

within the organization are examined and possible solutions to overcome them in line with

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4. IDEAS GENERATION – THE CRUX OF CREATIVITY & INNOVATION

The relevant methods and tools for generating ideas and turning creative ideas into action

would be explored during this module. The WHY & WHY NOT approaches to creative

thinking, applying LOGICAL thinking versus LATERAL thinking, Opposite-thinking and

Brainstorming, would be learnt in detail amongst several other approaches. During this

session, participants would be expected to generate ideas from other industries and identify

how these can be relevant to their current businesses. Using relevant case studies, we will

showcase a world class approach to


5. THE CREATIVE PROCESS In this module, we shall introduce the different stages of the creative process, Explain,

Experience, Discuss, Explore, Repeat technique for each stage of the process and a simple but

effective creative process model and communicating and selling ideas to truly make an

impact in your organization. Participants during this practical session would test their

creative thinking capabilities and be required to own an idea from generation to selling stage

and demonstrate its organizational benefits. Participants would also learn the benefits of

using a creative approach to business solutions.

“Create as if the fate of the nation depends

on you. It does.”---- Barack Obama.


Office AddressStar Sapphire ResourcesNEXIM House, plot 975 Cadastral Zone AO,Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria.www,ssrng.com,P: +234 (0) 706 401 4111; +234 (0) 806 715 3900,E: [email protected]

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