Creative Problem Solving - Audio

Why This Course?

This audio learning course provides a comprehensive overview of a structured approach to finding and implementing innovative solutions to problems of any size. Rather than relying on standard procedures, the course teaches a creative process that psychologists and business people use to identify value and improve situations. 

Skills You Will Gain
By engaging with this audio learning course, you will develop a wide range of analytical and creative skills, including:

• Information Gathering: Learning to use interviews, statistics, and focus groups to distinguish between facts, opinions, and assumptions.
• Problem Definition: Utilizing tools like “Present State vs. Desired State” and “Stating and Restating” to ensure you are solving the root cause rather than just symptoms.
• Creativity and Brainstorming: Identifying and removing mental blocks (such as emotional or cultural barriers) and using specialized techniques to generate ideas.
• Critical Analysis: Applying Cost/Benefit Analysis and Paired Comparison Analysis to weigh the pros, cons, and financial viability of various solutions.
• Project Management: Learning to identify critical tasks and resources (time, money, personnel) needed for implementation and conducting follow-up meetings to record lessons learned.

Best For…
The audio learning course is designed for business people and professionals who need to address challenges, opportunities, or any circumstance where “actual performance does not match expectations.” 

Course Requirements
The audio learning course does not explicitly list formal prerequisites such as specific degrees or technical certifications. However, they do outline several implicit requirements for success in the course:

• Sustained Thinking: This audio learning course emphasizes that “no problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking,” suggesting a requirement for mental persistence.
• Open-Mindedness: Participants must be willing to remove mental blocks and “break the rules” when they create unnecessary imaginary boundaries.
• Communication: The ability to communicate ideas through speaking, writing, or pictures is highlighted as essential for generating and sharing ideas.
• Willingness to Follow a Structured Process: The audio learning course requires a commitment to a six-step structured approach rather than jumping straight to a solution.