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Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 13 hours
  • Course by Imperial College London
  • Offered by

About

Creativity concerns the development of new ideas. Throughout human history, the application of ideas has led to transformations of our daily lives and society. Modern business activity thrives on recently developed ideas, and it is through creativity that we address both challenges and opportunities. In this module, we will help you develop your implicit understanding and skills in creativity. You will be introduced to a series of creativity tools that can be used to augment the ideas you might come up with independently. Specifically, we will develop your skills in list, sticky-note, grid and alphabet brainstorming through an introduction to the principles of the tool, along with examples and an opportunity for you to have a go. A framework called the creativity diamond is used throughout the course to guide which approach to creativity to use and when. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN • The principal facets of creativity • Principles of creativity • A framework that can be used to guide which approach to creativity to use • Metrics that can be used in assessing creativity • The importance of managing our thinking • How to use and apply list, sticky note, grid and alphabet brainstorming SKILLS YOU WILL GAIN • Divergent and convergent creativity • Assessing creativity • Principles of brainstorming • List, sticky-note, grid and alphabet brainstorming

Modules

Introduction to the Principles of Creativity and the Creativity Diamond Framework

    • 6 Videos
    • 7 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz

2 Discussions

  • Nice to meet you!
  • When, where, how are you creative?

6 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Mother and Father of Innovation
  • Creative Environments
  • Survey feedback
  • Creativity Diamond Framework
  • Interview with Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera

7 Readings

  • Welcome to the course
  • Syllabus
  • Type of Assessments and Grading Policy
  • About Imperial College London and the Team
  • How to Be Successful in this Course
  • Glossary and Helpful Resources
  • Inspirational Reading

Creativity levels and its definition

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 3 Discussion
    • 4 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz

3 Discussions

  • Small "c" creativity
  • Big "C" creativity
  • What big ideas do you think society needs?

5 Videos

  • Interview on creativity – Ruby Steel – Designer and Big Life Fixer
  • Interview on creativity – Will Butler Adams, CEO Brompton
  • Levels of Creativity
  • Ranking big C creative ideas from the 20th Century Feedback
  • Ranking creatives from the 20th Century Feedback

1 Readings

  • An Introduction to Assessing Creativity

Thinking and creativity tools

    • 5 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Knowledge check
  • Knowledge Check: Creativity Tools
  • Graded Quiz

5 Videos

  • Ideas
  • The Brain and mind
  • Thoughts and memory
  • Creativity tools
  • Brainstorming

4 Readings

  • Thinking and cognition
  • Creativity Tools
  • Top brainstorming techniques
  • The principles of brainstorming

Introducing Brainstorming Tools

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 5 Assignment
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5 Assignment

  • Your Turn at List Brainstorming
  • Your Turn at Sticky Note Brainstorming
  • OPTIONAL - Street Furniture Sticky Note Brainstorming
  • OPTIONAL - Teenager Education Sticky Note Brainstorming
  • Graded Quiz

1 Videos

  • Different Types of Brainstorming

2 Readings

  • List Brainstorming
  • Sticky Note Brainstorming

Alphabet and grid brainstorming

    • 4 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz

2 Discussions

  • Your Turn at Grid Brainstorming
  • Try Alphabet Brainstorming!

4 Videos

  • Overview of Various Types of Brainstorming
  • Self-Marking - Grid Brainstorming
  • Self-Marking - Try Alphabet Brainstorming!
  • The Creativity Diamond Framework

3 Readings

  • Grid brainstorming
  • Alphabet brainstorming
  • Brainwriting

Creativity principles and problem solving

    • 5 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz

5 Videos

  • Interview on creativity – Dan Garrett, CEO Farewill
  • Interview on creativity – Shafina Vohra – Lego specialist views on creativity
  • 5 Ps of creativity
  • Creativity diamond framework
  • Some Top Tips on Creativity

4 Readings

  • Divergence
  • Convergence and rating criteria
  • Question asking
  • Creativity diamond framework

Auto Summary

"Introduction to Creative Thinking: Tools for Success" on Coursera is a foundational course in personal development, led by expert instructors. Over 780 minutes, you'll explore key creativity principles, learn diverse brainstorming techniques, and understand the creativity diamond framework. Perfect for beginners, this course offers practical tools to enhance your creative skills, available through Starter and Professional subscriptions. Ideal for anyone looking to boost their innovative thinking in personal or professional contexts.

Peter Childs
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Peter Childs