A head start through creativity

Developing and implementing innovative ideas

This training is held in German.
Creative ideas for new products, services and marketing campaigns have long since become a decisive competitive factor. In this workshop-style training , you will learn how to stop leaving the search for and finding of new ideas to chance. We will show you the most effective creativity techniques. You will learn how to generate, evaluate and implement innovative ideas professionally and systematically.

Contents

The basics of creativity

  • Overcoming barriers to creativity.
  • Recognize the systematics of creativity.
  • Understanding creativity as a process.
  • Distinguish between the concepts of creativity and innovation.

Search for ideas

  • Recording and defining the question.
  • Apply creativity methods.
  • Method selection: When is which method suitable?
  • Brainwriting.
  • Random Input.
  • Bisociation.
  • Semantic intuition.
  • Morphological matrix.
  • Customer benefit matrix.
  • Osborn checklist.
  • Concept extraction.
  • Mindmapping.
  • Lego Serious Play.

Selection of ideas

  • Idea selection and evaluation techniques.
  • Documentation of ideas in the idea profile.
  • Six Thinking Hats® for evaluation.

Realization of ideas

  • Refinement of raw ideas.
  • Creation of an initial action plan.

Innovation workshop

  • Preparation of an internal innovation workshop.
  • Tips and tricks for holding an ideas workshop.

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 know where and how to integrate the ability to think creatively into your work in a profitable way. This will enable you to develop creative ideas for new products, services, marketing campaigns, etc. in a professional and targeted manner.
  • They know the systematics of creativity and skillfully break down barriers to creativity.
  • You will be able to apply the various creativity and innovation techniques effectively in your professional and private life.
  • You will learn how to filter out and document the best ideas from a multitude of ideas.
  • You can plan and conduct innovation workshops in your company.

Methods

In-person events

Varied and interactive, training with workshop character. New ideas are generated and evaluated using creativity and innovation techniques based on specific questions from different areas.

Live online events

Varied and interactive, training with workshop character. New ideas are generated and evaluated using creativity and innovation techniques based on specific questions from different areas.

The following third-party tool can be used in the event:

Recommended for

Employees in all functions who constantly need new or unconventional ideas and input for their work. In particular, specialists and managers from the areas of marketing, product management, communication, advertising and sales are addressed.

Open Badges - Show what you can do digitally too.

Open Badges are recognized, digital certificates of participation. These verifiable credentials are the current standard for integration in career networks such as LinkedIn.

With them, you digitally demonstrate the competences you possess. After successful completion, you will receive an Open Badge from us.

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Further recommendations for "Vorsprung durch Kreativität"

Attendees comments

"Good overview of various creativity techniques, pleasant atmosphere."

Linda Großmann
Brandzeichen - Brand consulting and communication GmbH

"Very practical, great speaker!"

Vanessa Kroll
Grunwald GmbH & Co. KG

"A very good training! It was great!"

Sarah-Jean Aich
sidion software and engineering services

"Very good compilation of content and objectives. Very good speakers."

Gabriele Bogdan
Röwaplan AG

"I particularly liked the practical implementation using examples in both large and small groups. All the content described was conveyed and the dose and implementation was just right."

Sara Münnich
VNR Verlag für die Deutsche Wirtschaft AG

"My expectations were met and I was able to learn a lot in a very pleasant way."

Ramona Tyrasa
Investor Publisher

Seminar evaluation for "Advantage through creativity"

4.6 from 5
with 323 reviews
training content:
4.5
Content comprehensibility:
4.7
Practical relevance:
4.2
Trainer expertise:
4.8
Participant orientation:
4.6
Method variety:
4.7
On-site training together
Booking number
9131
€ 1.540,- plus VAT
2 days
in 2 locations
2 Events
German
In-person trainings
Joint online training
Booking number
32459
€ 1.540,- plus VAT
2 days
Online
3 Events
German
Live online events
Train several employees internally
Pricing upon request
  • Customized training courses according to your needs
  • Directly at your premises or online
  • Cost advantage from 5 participants
  • We contact you within 24 hours (Mon-Fri)
2 days
In-person or Online

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€ 390,-excl. VAT

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23.07.2025
Live-Online
Booking number: 32459
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
€ 1,832.60 incl. VAT.
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Days & Times
2 days
Limited number of participants

Wednesday, 23.07.2025

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday, 24.07.2025

09:00 am - 4:00 pm

Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
24.11.2025
Hamburg
Booking number: 9131
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
€ 1,832.60 incl. VAT.
Venue
Boston Hotel Hamburg
Boston Hotel Hamburg
Missundestr. 2, 22769 Hamburg
Room rate: € 139,24 plus VAT.
Arrival via Deutsche Bahn
Train tickets to this event starting at € 51,90.
Days & Times
2 days
Limited number of participants

Monday, 24.11.2025

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday, 25.11.2025

09:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fee includes

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.

Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
16.03.2026
Live-Online
Booking number: 32459
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
€ 1,832.60 incl. VAT.
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Days & Times
2 days
Limited number of participants

Monday, 16.03.2026

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday, 17.03.2026

09:00 am - 4:00 pm

Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
23.04.2026
Munich/Feldkirchen
Booking number: 9131
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
€ 1,832.60 incl. VAT.
Venue
Hotel Bauer Feldkirchen
Hotel Bauer Feldkirchen
Münchner Str. 6, 85622 Munich/Feldkirchen
Room rate: € 120,27 plus VAT.
Arrival via Deutsche Bahn
Train tickets to this event starting at € 51,90.
Days & Times
2 days
Limited number of participants

Thursday, 23.04.2026

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday, 24.04.2026

09:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fee includes

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.

Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
22.07.2026
Live-Online
Booking number: 32459
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
€ 1,832.60 incl. VAT.
Course
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Technical notes
We use various software to conduct our online events.
Days & Times
2 days
Limited number of participants

Wednesday, 22.07.2026

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday, 23.07.2026

09:00 am - 4:00 pm

Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
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Booking number: 9131
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
€ 1,832.60 incl. VAT.
Details
2 days
Limited number of participants
Fee includes

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.

Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
Booking number: 32459
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
€ 1,832.60 incl. VAT.
Details
2 days
Limited number of participants
Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
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