Lateral Thinking

  • Overview
  • Curriculum
Overview

Course Description

Here’s a chance to improve the way you think and perform at work. Learn to look at a situation from different perspectives. Understand the interesting concept of the ‘Six Thinking Hats’ and develop the instinct for better, smarter and faster decision making through this colourful and engaging course. Attractive animation and infographics help you master the art of developing, shaping and executing novel ideas - that break free from traditional ways of thinking, to solve problems easily.

What You will Learn

Understand Lateral Thinking

Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono

Challenge Assumptions

Adapt to a different viewpoint

Curriculum
Module 1 Introduction
Introduction
Objectives
What is Lateral Thinking?
Lateral VS Vertical Thinking
Assessment (5 questions)
Module 2 Put on Your Hat!
Introduction
Six thinking hats
Assessment (5 questions)
Module 3 Challenge Assumptions
Introduction
Alternative or concept extraction
Challenge
Assessment (5 questions)
Module 4 Different Point of View
Introduction
Provocation and movement
Focus
Assessment (5 questions)
Module 5 Selecting and Shaping Ideas
Random entry
Harvesting ideas
Treatment of ideas
Assessment (5 questions)
Module 6 Lateral Thinking in Action
Steps to solve problems using lateral thinking
Assessment (5 questions)

Author : With Open Minds

Course Level : Beginner to Intermediate

Modules : 6

Duration : 55 mins

Certificate : Available

Language : English

Quiz : Available

Enrolled : 700+

Why this course is important?

It is always expected to think vertically rather than thinking laterally. Lateral thinking is more of thinking creatively and coming up with new solutions to situations. Through this e-Learning course, learners can approach problems in different ways and generate new ideas. The course explains the concept of lateral thinking, six thinking hats by Edward de Bono, application of lateral thinking at workplace, etc. with the help of scenario based example, enriching visuals, assessment, etc. This course proves beneficial for learners as it enables them to think innovative solutions to resolve their problems.

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