NGO work requires strategic thinking and action. Be creative and get involved in a dynamic process to be able to respond to changing circumstances.

“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.” – Mary Lou Cook

Creative thinking is not something you are born with; it is a skill that can be improved with practice. This creative thinking course will help individuals develop their creativity and the creativity of others to enhance performance at work and to help with strategic planning. You will learn and apply simple creative thinking tools and techniques to generate creative ideas.

Objectives:

• Explore the dynamics of strategic and creative thinking
• Understand the process of strategy formation
• Reflect on the issues surrounding strategic planning and practice
• Explore change processes in organisation
• Develop an understanding of the process of making strategic choices.