Contents
Thinking out of the box
- Introduction to creative thinking Recognizing & increasing creative potential
- The idea generation and change process
- Dealing with fears and killer phrases that can inhibit creative thinking
- Changing mindsets and avoiding and overcoming mental blocks
Systematic approach
- Present and analyze problems efficiently
- Specify goals transparently
- Using methods and structure to find new solutions
- Use swarm creativity to bring in diverse perspectives
Developing creative solutions
- Brainstorming & mind map - the tried and tested classics
- Ishikawa, Alphabet, 5 Why - root cause analysis
- SCAMPER or Osborn method - Think like an inventor
- Brainwriting cycle 635 - the idea printing machine
- Reverse method - turn everything upside down
- Walt Disney method - Creative, creative at its most creative
- Morphological box - Select the possibilities
Evaluating ideas and making decisions
- Practice-oriented evaluation methods for ideas
From idea to realization
- Go through the creative process once in the structure of Design Thinking
Tips for your practice
- Feel free to bring in your cases and questions
- You will receive practical transfer aids for your tasks
Learning environment
In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this qualification measure after you have registered.
Your benefit
- You will learn effective problem-solving techniques for your challenges.
- You are more creative in finding ideas after the training
- You understand why swarm intelligence is so valuable
- They avoid mental blocks and turn creativity killers into creativity boosters.
- You will learn practical methods for evaluating your ideas
Methods
Expert input and intensive exchange of experience, systematic procedures that are easy to reproduce, practical tips and tricks, efficient group work, case studies and working on challenges you bring with you, lots of fun
Expert input and intensive exchange of experience, systematic procedures that are easy to reproduce, practical tips and tricks, efficient group work, case studies and working on challenges you bring with you, lots of fun
Recommended for
Specialists and managers and anyone who wants to develop their problem-solving skills and is interested in trying out creative methods and using them in their professional environment.
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Learning and shaping a sustainable future
Developing new ideas and breaking through patterns and mental blocks are future skills that you will learn in this training , among others. According to our partner, the Inner Development Goals Initiative (IDGs), you will also be contributing to a sustainable future. The IDGs have scientifically and globally identified the future skills needed to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). What exactly does that mean? Find out more.
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Start dates and details
Monday, 23.06.2025
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 24.06.2025
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.

Monday, 28.07.2025
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 29.07.2025
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday, 11.09.2025
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, 12.09.2025
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.

Thursday, 13.11.2025
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, 14.11.2025
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
Monday, 08.12.2025
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 09.12.2025
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.
Thursday, 12.03.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, 13.03.2026
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.

Wednesday, 18.03.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday, 19.03.2026
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
Monday, 11.05.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 12.05.2026
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.
Wednesday, 08.07.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday, 09.07.2026
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.

Monday, 28.09.2026
09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 29.09.2026
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
The participation fee includes
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.