Symes Group Graduate Program Blue Sky Thinking Series | Page 5

"Creative thinking is not a talent, it is a skill that can be learned."

Dr Edward De Bono

Brain training and lateral thinking pioneer

Participants will explore and practice multiple techniques in improving creative thinking. They include lateral thinking challenges, abstract thinking exercises, idea generating techniques, and methods to think "outside the box".

There are five parts to this fun, fast paced and challenging session:

Breaking old patterns: Firing new paths in the brain

Mind Bending: Abstract thinking, Perception, Mental fluidity

Road Block: Creative blocks- what kills creativity? and why?

Brain-writing and brainstorming: Classic and new techniques

New ways: Looking at old things in new ways and creating value

Creative Thinking