Creative thinking
Training courses and articles about creative thinking: finding new ideas and arriving at innovative solutions together.
Creativity is not a gift you either have or do not have. It is a way of looking and working that you can practice, alone or with a team. On this page you will find training courses and articles from The House of Coaching about creative and innovative thinking.
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This meeting could have been an email...
During the break of the 'Future Thinking' training I facilitated yesterday, Katrien said she saw little chance to put what she learned into practice...
During the break of the 'Future Thinking' training I facilitated yesterday, Katrien said she saw little chance to put what she learned into practice, because she constantly spent her time in meetings. And that those meetings were not only time-consuming, but simply a waste of time. Often she was just listening to topics that did not concern her at all. Nice to know, but not useful in the slightest...
When she asked me what she could do about this, I could reassure her: "You can really count yourself lucky, because you are not the only one in the world in that situation at all!"
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This is how you let your customers grow your business!
Most businesses see themselves as a defined circle of 'internal' and 'external'. This traditional paradigm, in which the internal organisation strictly...
Most businesses see themselves as a defined circle of 'internal' and 'external'. This traditional paradigm, in which the internal organisation remains strictly separated from external actors, is well past its sell-by date. In today's dynamic world, this approach is no longer enough to survive, let alone thrive. Successful businesses actively involve their customers, suppliers and other key stakeholders in innovation, brand awareness, recruitment and development.
Why? Because these external parties can bring unique insights, ideas and energy that the business cannot generate alone. By working together, a synergy is created that leads to better results, more satisfied customers and a stronger market position. But what is the best way to approach this? What should you definitely look out for and what are the keys to successful co-creation?
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Play this game for successful meetings
Imagine that facilitating meetings feels like playing an engaging and challenging game. A game in which every participant plays a...
Imagine that facilitating meetings feels like playing an engaging and challenging game. A game in which every participant plays an important role, where creativity and collaboration are the ball, and where rules ensure a structured and enjoyable experience. In this game of facilitation lie the keys to effective and successful meetings. Let us discover together why the game as a metaphor is such a powerful tool to tackle the challenges of facilitation.
The Players
You are a player, an important link in the success of every meeting. But you are not alone! Every participant is a valuable player, with unique talents and perspectives. Witness the power of collective intelligence when every player contributes to the game of ideas, solutions and creative breakthroughs.
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That's a lot SMARTER!
Do you know that feeling? You have set a SMART goal, beautifully worked out with specificity, measurability, achievability, relevance and time-boundedness. Perhaps...
That's a lot SMARTER!
Do you know that feeling? You have set a SMART goal, beautifully worked out with specificity, measurability, achievability, relevance and time-boundedness. Perhaps it was learning a new language in six months or cutting your coffee consumption in half. In theory it sounded perfect, but halfway down the road you became discouraged. What went wrong?
Before we introduce the solution, let us refresh what the SMART method exactly entails:
Specific: Your goal must be clear and concrete.
Measurable: There must be a way to assess your progress and to know when you have reached your goal.
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These 10 skills will make your business successful!
Do you sometimes feel challenged by entrepreneurship? Are you playing with a business idea you would love to realise? Do you dream of success and wonder if you already...
Do you sometimes feel challenged by entrepreneurship? Are you playing with a business idea you would love to realise? Do you dream of success and wonder if you already have the right skills to write your entrepreneurial story?
Running a business is, after all, a challenging and demanding activity that requires many skills. Today, it is more important than ever to have the right skills to grow and develop your business. Below you will find ten essential skills that successful entrepreneurs have in common and that are vital in the modern business environment.
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How do you overcome logical fallacies and develop your critical mind?
Logical fallacies are errors in reasoning that can hinder critical thinking. Some common examples are:
Logical fallacies are errors in reasoning that can hinder critical thinking. Some common examples are:
Ad Hominem: Attacking the person instead of their argument.
Straw man: Misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.
False dilemma: Presenting only two options when there are more possibilities.
Begging the Question: Assuming what you are trying to prove.
Non Sequitur: Drawing a conclusion that does not logically follow from the evidence.
Hasty generalisation: Drawing a conclusion without sufficient evidence.
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How do you develop 21st Century Skills in your team?
The 21st century is a time of rapid change and development, with technology playing an increasingly important role in our daily lives. This has…
How do you develop 21st Century Skills in your team?
The 21st century is a time of rapid change and development, with technology playing an increasingly important role in our daily lives. This has led to a growing demand for skills needed to survive and excel in the current labour market and society. These skills are often called "21st century skills".
21st century skills are often divided into four categories: critical thinking and problem solving, creativity and innovation, communication and collaboration, and digital skills.
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Certified Experiential Learning Designer
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Creative thinking
Come up with creative solutions. Do you and your colleagues sometimes lack creative ideas and solutions? Is there resistance that causes the creative process...
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Facilitation
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Learning to innovate
Success strategies to innovate and keep innovating. A faltering or reluctant attitude towards innovation can lead to a decrease in...