The Innovative Thinking in Times of Crisis and Complex Challenges Course is an advanced theoretical training program aimed at developing a deep understanding of mechanisms for generating innovative ideas under difficult conditions and high pressure. This course enables participants to apply creative thinking to analyze problems in unconventional ways and make bold decisions that contribute to overcoming complex challenges. The program provides fully theoretical content with no practical exercises, making it suitable for leaders, project managers, team leaders, and administrators working in business, service, and government sectors.
Target Audience
This course is intended for the following groups:
- Executives and senior leaders.
- Crisis and project managers.
- Department supervisors and team leaders.
- Administrators in public and private sectors.
Course Modules
The modules are distributed over three days as follows:
Day One: Innovative Thinking in Crisis Environments
- Definition and types of crises: operational, financial, environmental, reputational.
- Why innovation is essential during difficult times.
- The difference between analytical and innovative thinking in addressing challenges.
- Case studies of organizations that succeeded through innovation during crises.
- The role of mental flexibility in decision-making under pressure.
Day Two: Barriers to Innovation and Creative Thinking Tools
- Key mental and organizational barriers to innovation: fear of failure, resistance to change, time pressure.
- How to overcome these barriers from a theoretical and strategic perspective.
- Applying the Design Thinking approach in crisis situations.
- Reverse Brainstorming and the “What If?” technique for generating creative solutions.
- Backward Thinking to redefine problems from end to beginning.
Day Three: Innovative Leadership and Turning Challenges into Opportunities
- The leader’s role in fostering a creative environment and encouraging bold decision-making.
- How to turn crises into opportunities for institutional growth and development.
- Promoting a culture of innovation during times of uncertainty.
- Leading with flexibility: transparency, communication, and trust-building during crises.
- The future of innovation: artificial intelligence, big data, and anticipatory thinking.
Course Objectives
This course aims to enable you to:
- Understand the core concepts of innovative thinking and its importance in crisis management.
- Identify barriers to innovation and how to overcome them.
- Apply creative thinking tools to analyze complex problems.
- Enhance mental flexibility when facing difficult situations.
- Recognize the role of leadership in inspiring innovation and turning challenges into opportunities.
Course Impact
This course provides direct value to both the trainee and the organization:
On the Trainee
- Develop non-traditional thinking skills during critical times.
- Improve your ability to make innovative decisions under pressure.
- Strengthen confidence in dealing with crises with flexibility and foresight.
On the Organization
- Enhance institutional readiness to handle crises innovatively.
- Turn challenges into opportunities for growth and development.
- Promote a culture of innovation and flexible leadership in the workplace.
The Innovative Thinking in Times of Crisis and Complex Challenges Course is a strategic tool for developing leaders and institutions capable of navigating adversity. Through deep theoretical concepts and modern thinking frameworks, this course empowers you to transform pressure into opportunity and embrace a new vision of innovation as a means for sustainability and excellence. In a rapidly changing world, this course equips you with the intellectual keys for creative and resilient leadership.
