Symes Group Graduate Program Graduate Program Brochure | Page 7

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

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

Breaking old patterns: Finding 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 is not a talent, it is a skill that can be learned."

Creative Thinking

Dr Edward

de Bono

Pioneer in

brain training

and lateral thinking