This program zeroes in on the critical issues surrounding Group Creativity and Innovation . In Managing Groups for Creativity and Innovation , managers will learn to shape the dynamics of group creativity in their own work situations. As they gain experience in increasing the stimuli for the group, using outside influences to generate new ideas, and managing creative conflict, they become more adept at facilitating the convergence of ideas to ensure productive outcomes. The user makes key decisions for the manager leading the creative process that shapes the outcome of the team's work. Concepts - each section contains lively animated slide show presentations that illustrate key concepts.
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Tools - a variety of assessments, checklists and practical tools in each section can be viewed on screen and printed. Physical Workspace - enhance creativity by making physical surroundings more stimulating and more suitable for collaboration. You'll learn to listen to those outside your company, observe your customers, and apply the best practices of innovative companies. Getting Started - in the early stages of a creative process you make choices for a manager as she forms a work group and helps the group to clarify its mission, set goals, establish guidelines, and take risks that can lead to innovation. Staying on Track - in the later stages, you make choices for a manager who is helping a work group to tackle difficult issues, turn personal disagreement into intellectual conflict, reach collaborative consensus, replenish creative energy, and learn from the project.