ELEV-MM 013: Developing Creativity

ELEV-MM 013: Developing Creativity

Course Number: ELEV-MM 013

Duration: One day

Course Description:

Children are born with a natural creative ability, yet many adults lose touch with it over time. Developing Creativity helps learners move beyond routine thinking, become more curious, and actively explore new ideas. This course encourages learners to recognize creativity when it appears and to be ready to act on it.

Developing Creativity focuses on removing barriers that limit creative thinking while strengthening imagination, divergent thinking, and mental flexibility. Learners explore practical techniques such as mind mapping and individual brainstorming while learning how to recognize inspiration and use it effectively.

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

• Define creativity
• Act with greater confidence
• Engage curiosity more intentionally
• Reduce fear-based thinking
• Learn through introspection
• Take thoughtful risks

Course Modules:

Module One: What Is Creativity

• Divergent thinking
• Problem solving
• Imagination and inspiration
• Creating something from nothing

Module Two: Getting Inspired

• Introspection
• Reading for inspiration
• Removing mental blocks
• Using art as inspiration

Module Three: Beating Procrastination

• Reducing clutter
• Overcoming self-imposed limitations
• Building on small successes
• Avoiding the need to start at the beginning

Module Four: Improving Your Creative Mindset One

• Maintaining an open mind
• Avoiding judgment
• Developing a positive mindset
• Asking why

Module Five: Improving Your Creative Mindset Two

• Making associations
• Keeping a journal
• Questioning assumptions
• Building creative confidence

Module Six: Curiosity

• Sparking curiosity
• Understanding curiosity as the engine of creativity
• Engaging fully
• Asking open-ended questions

Module Seven: Taking Risks

• Building confidence
• Addressing fear of failure
• Practicing confidence through action
• Journaling through fear

Module Eight: Thinking Like a Child

• Daydreaming
• Practicing curiosity
• Playing games
• Experimenting freely

Module Nine: Environmental Factors

• Designing a supportive work area
• Exploring alternative environments
• Prioritizing sleep
• Managing variables that impact creativity

Module Ten: Individual Brainstorming

• Generating many ideas
• Using mind mapping
• Applying visualization
• Organizing and connecting ideas

Developing Creativity empowers learners to rediscover curiosity, strengthen confidence, and apply creative thinking in practical ways. Join now to unlock new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative potential in everyday work and life.