An innovative approach
Featured in the NLP for Business Excellence training manual
By Di McLanachan
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Credit price: 2 download credits (Single user)
There is a solution to every problem. However, some are more obvious than others. For those more elusive solutions, a greater degree of innovative and intuitive thinking is needed. This creative-thinking technique is based on a method pioneered by Walt Disney and still utilised in the Disney studios today.
Participants work in groups of three, applying the Walt Disney creative-thinking strategy to individual problems. They then apply the same methodology to a group problem, this time working in groups of four. At all stages, they are assisting each other to successfully get into the right state of mind with its associated body language – the states being dreamer, realist, critic and impartial.
Who is it for: This training resource is intended for use by trainers to encourage participants to be innovative by providing them with a proven technique to use, even if they do not believe they are naturally creative.
- Themes:
- Creative thinking,
- Goal setting,
- Managing self,
- Positive thinking,
- Teamwork,
| Resource Type: | Activity |
| Min Group Size: | 4 |
| Max Group Size: | 20 |
| Typical Duration: | 01:15:00 |
| No of Pages: | 9 |
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Purpose: This training resource is intended for use by trainers with participants at all levels, and is particularly appropriate for encouraging innovation in those who believe they are not naturally creative. It is relevant for anyone who needs to resolve problems in the workplace, especially those who manage, supervise or lead others.
Download the training activity, An innovative approach as featured in the Fenman training manual; NLP for Business Excellence