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- Level Foundation
- المدة 13 ساعات hours
- الطبع بواسطة The University of Sydney
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Creative thinking is one of the most important skills in future work environments. Whether you are working in a large organisation, creating your own startup, or looking for new opportunities in your life, in this course you will learn how to practice creative thinking to come up with innovative ideas. Everyone has the capacity to be creative. You don’t have to be in the “creative” sector to use creativity in your work and life. The course provides you with simple tips and techniques to nurture and practice your creative thinking skills. You will hear how the success of Pixar and Nobel Prizes winners is linked to creative thinking and innovation, and how industry experts from Google and IBM use these skills in their work. This course is delivered with the assistance of the team at INCUBATE - The University of Sydney’s Flagship Startup Program. If you’re part of The University of Sydney community, check out their range of free startup courses and programs here: https://incubate.org.au/الوحدات
Introduction to the course
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- Introduce yourself and meet your peers
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- Welcome to the course
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- How to navigate the MOOC
- Overview of assessments and activities
Introduction to creativity
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- What is creativity?
Mega disciplinary perspectives on creativity
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- Creativity in the creative arts and beyond
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- Sources of creativity in business
- Does school kill creativity?
Lateral thinking and creative strategies
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- Activity - Multiple uses for one object
- The value of lateral thinking
- The power of creativity
Creative thinking in practice - Industry case study
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- Creative thinking in practice - industry case study
Share your understanding of creativity
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- Share your understanding of creativity
Cultivating creativity
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- Activity - Finding examples of creative action in your environments
- Module 1 recap
Module 1 recap quiz
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Assignment
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- Module 1 quiz
Introduction to innovation
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- What is innovation?
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- Introduction to Module 2
The myths and approaches to innovation
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- Approaches to stimulate innovation
- Myths of innovation
- The need for responsible innovation
Mega disciplinary perspectives on innovation
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- How creativity drives innovation in physics and beyond
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- How creativity drives innovation in mathematics
Innovation in practice - industry case study
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- Innovation in practice - industry case study
Share your understanding of innovation
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Discussion
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- What I know now about innovation
Practising innovation
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- Activity - Developing an innovative business idea
- Module 2 recap
Module 2 recap quiz
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- Module 2 quiz
The link between creative thinking and innovation
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- The link between creative thinking and innovation
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- Introduction to Module 3
- Need some inspiration?
Building the right mindset
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- Building the right mindset
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- The failure of success
- The art of insight
Mega disciplinary perspectives on creativity and innovation
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- How Nobel laureates in medicine make breakthrough discoveries
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- Why Nobel Prize winners are often creative polymaths
Leading through creative thinking and innovation
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- Leading through creative thinking and innovation
Tips for using creative thinking and innovation in practice
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- Tips for using creative thinking and innovation in practice - industry case study
Module 3 recap quiz
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- Module 3 quiz
Applying creative strategies for innovation
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Peer review assignment
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- How to complete the peer assessment activity
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- Peer review assignment instructions
Wrap up and how to stay connected
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- Wrap up and stay connected!
- Thank you and acknowledgments
Auto Summary
Unlock your creative potential with the "Creative Thinking and Innovation" course from Coursera. Ideal for anyone in the business and management domain, this foundational course, guided by industry experts from Google, IBM, and inspired by successes like Pixar and Nobel winners, offers practical tips to enhance your creativity. Over 780 minutes, develop skills critical for future work environments, whether you're in a large organization or starting your own venture. Available through Starter and Professional subscriptions, it's perfect for professionals and aspiring innovators alike. Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your ideas into reality!
Martin Tomitsch
Kai Man Yuen