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Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 21 hours
  • Course by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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About

Thinking and doing the same things faster and better is not enough for innovation; we need creativity. Fortunately, creativity is a skill you can learn. This course will examine when, why, and how you can be creative so you can go through the creative process more efficiently and effectively. It teaches concrete steps to enable you to change your perspective to see new possibilities and solutions. It clarifies what to expect from the creative process and provides support for how you can sustain your progress. It also provides guidance on leading a supportive culture for creativity. The result is an ability to increase your own creativity and that of your teams and organizations so as to recognize and develop new opportunities. You will be able to: - Identify and generate opportunities to be creative and launch the innovation process - Intentionally and confidently enter and proceed through the creative process - Foster and sustain the creativity of others This course is part of Gies College of Business' suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM.

Modules

About the Course

    • 4 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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4 Videos

  • Welcome to Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives!
  • Meet Professors Loewenstein & Goncalo
  • Meet Professor Mehta
  • Learn on Your Terms

4 Readings

  • Syllabus
  • ePub
  • About the Discussion Forums
  • Online Education at Gies College of Business

1 Quiz

  • Orientation Quiz

About Your Classmates

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Getting to Know Your Classmates

1 Readings

  • Updating Your Profile

Module 1 Information

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Module 1 Overview
  • Module 1 Readings and Resources

Lesson 1-1: Challenging Perspectives

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • Creativity is a Core Leadership Skill
  • Creativity is a Skill You Can Learn

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 1-1 Practice Quiz

Lesson 1-2: Changing Perspectives

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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4 Videos

  • The Creative Process
  • Knowledge, Stories, and Perspectives
  • Using, Adding To, Changing, and Building Perspectives
  • Separating Stories from Perspectives

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 1-2 Practice Quiz

Lesson 1-3: Cueing Creativity

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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5 Videos

  • What Puts Us On the Road to Creativity?
  • The Impasse Cue
  • The Dissatisfaction Cue
  • The Surprise Cue
  • The Crosstalk Cue

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 1-3 Practice Quiz

Module 1 Graded Activities

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Being Creative: Quiz

Learn More with iMBA

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Like this course? Learn more with the iMBA! (Optional)

Module 2 Information

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Module 2 Overview
  • Module 2 Readings and Resources

Lesson 2-1: Raw Materials

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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4 Videos

  • Ideas and Perspectives
  • PAGES Exercise
  • PAGES Exercise Continued
  • More PAGES

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 2-1 Practice Quiz

Lesson 2-2: End Products

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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3 Videos

  • Insights
  • Inventions
  • Enlightenments

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 2-2 Practice Quiz

Module 2 Graded Activities

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Raw Materials and End Products: Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Raw Materials and End Products: Peer Assessment

Module 3 Information

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Module 3 Overview
  • Module 3 Readings and Resources

Lesson 3-1: Creativity is a Journey

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • Module 3 Introduction
  • Creativity is a Journey

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 3-1 Practice Quiz

Lesson 3-2: Reality of Rejection

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • The Reality of Rejection

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 3-2 Practice Quiz

Lesson 3-3: Flexibility (Tools to Change Perspective)

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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5 Videos

  • Lesson 3-3 Introduction: Thinking Tools for Flexibility
  • Analogy
  • Re-categorization
  • Combination
  • Association

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 3-3 Practice Quiz

Lesson 3-4: Persistence

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • Why Persist?
  • Module 3 Wrap up: Confidence and Hope

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 3-4 Practice Quiz

Module 3 Graded Activities

    • 1 Quiz
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1 Quiz

  • The Creative Journey: Quiz

Module 4 Information

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Module 4 Overview
  • Module 4 Readings and Resources

Lesson 4-1: Organizational Culture to Support Creativity

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Quiz
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4 Videos

  • Module 4 Introduction
  • Lesson 4-1.1 Lesson Introduction
  • Cultural Factors Impacting Creativity
  • Creating a Culture for Creativity

2 Quiz

  • Lesson 4-1.2 Practice Quiz
  • Lesson 4-1.3 Practice Quiz

Lesson 4-2: Cultivating Creativity via Feedback, Rewards, External Factors

    • 4 Videos
    • 3 Quiz
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4 Videos

  • Feedback and Creativity
  • Motivation, Rewards, and Creativity
  • External Factors Impacting Creativity
  • Lesson 4-2 Wrap Up

3 Quiz

  • Lesson 4-2.1 Practice Quiz
  • Lesson 4-2.2 Practice Quiz
  • Lesson 4-2.3 Practice Quiz

Lesson 4-3: Spaces Encouraging Creativity

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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4 Videos

  • Lesson 4-3 Introduction
  • Atmospheric Factors Impacting Creativity
  • Spaces Encouraging Creativity Wrap-Up
  • Module 4 Wrap-Up: Supporting Creativity

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 4-3 Practice Quiz [[[UPDATE]]]

Module 4 Graded Activities

    • 1 Quiz
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1 Quiz

  • Supporting Creativity: Quiz

Lesson 4-4: Course Wrap-Up

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
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2 Readings

  • Congratulations on completing the course!
  • Get Your Course Certificate

Auto Summary

"Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives" is a foundational course in Business & Management offered by Gies College of Business on Coursera. Guided by expert instructors, this course empowers learners to enhance their creativity, navigate the creative process, and foster innovation within teams and organizations. Over 1260 minutes of content, participants will learn to identify creative opportunities, confidently engage in the creative process, and support a culture of creativity. Flexible subscription options are available, including Starter, Professional, and Paid plans, making it ideal for business professionals and aspiring innovators.

Jeffrey Loewenstein
Instructors

Jeffrey Loewenstein

Jack Goncalo
Instructors

Jack Goncalo

Ravi Mehta
Instructors

Ravi Mehta