Innovation & Critical Thinking Skills (New)Creativity and Innovation

Introduction

We are often inundated with information in our work environment. How do you know what is the truth? How to do you prioritize correctly? How do you separate the truth from the myths? The answer lies in our critical thinking and innovation skills.
The ability to clearly reason through problem solving and present innovative arguments in a logical and compelling way. This interactive program is specially designed for participants to stimulate critical thinking and apply innovation methodologies to resolve issues.

Key Takeaways

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to;

• Acquire a deeper understanding of using critical thinking and innovation to solve problems
• Obtain a set of essential toolkit using appropriate methodologies to derive solutions
• Apply critical thinking concepts to real world situations to resolve issues
• Understand the common forms of innovation techniques and apply the innovation route map

Who Should Attend

• Management
• Executive; and
• Non-executive Staff

Programme Outline

• Introduction, clarifying methodology
• Objectives and learning outcome
• Defining and clarifying critical thinking fundamentals
• Discuss contextualize challenges of critical thinking & innovation
• Understanding common barriers
• Recognize the different critical thinking styles
• Understanding and applying left, right and whole brain thinking
• The 6th steps of critical thinking framework
• Elements of critical thinking: logic reasoning, arguments, context, credibility,
consistency, making assumptions
• Learn to apply the “RED” model of critical thinking
• Why organizations stumble and fail at innovation?
• The core fundamentals behind innovation
• Recognizing the types of innovation
• Learn about the innovation route map
• Nurturing the innovation process with practical application
• Key takeaways, summary and feedback

Methodologies

• Q&A
• Video
• Facilitated discussions
• Mini presentation
• Team activity
• Learning aid
• Trainer’s sharing
• Case study
• Personal reflection

Programme Trainer

Clement Ng is an experienced “think out of the box” commercial trainer specializing in sales, marketing, strategy and entrepreneurship. His wealth of experience was garnered from over 20 years of corporate leadership positions within major listed companies and multinationals. He has trained and mentored hundreds of executives and professionals in companies such as Mars/Masterfoods. Swarovski, Indesit Co, Hong Leong Asia, Groupe Seb. These companies owned global brands that shape the lives of many.

Clement was privileged to have worked across the Asia Pacific Region and spent a significant amount of time managing businesses across multicultural structures. He championed many initiatives and led numerous million dollar projects that resulted in “Best Practice” recognition.

He left his last role as a Regional Director of a global multinational to explore and fulfil his passion for training. He has a keen desire to share his broad commercial knowledge and practical know-how to impact learners and transform their work performances to achieve greater heights.

Clement graduated from Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Business (Double Majors: Marketing & International Business) and achieved his MBA (Double Majors: International Marketing & Financial Management) from University of Western Australia. He was awarded the Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) by the Workforce Development Authority, Singapore and is also a certified Ministry of Education trainer. Throughout the course of his corporate career, he has also attained numerous certifications in Leadership, Category Management, Project Management, Pricing Strategy etc.