Projects that follow the same playbook every time tend to hit the same walls every time – and in a market where customer expectations keep shifting, that repetition is itself a risk. This Creative Problem-Solving for Project Managers Course by the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy treats creativity and innovation as practical project-management tools, not abstract inspiration, equipping participants to turn fresh ideas into outcomes that actually move a project forward.

The course covers how to generate, evaluate and apply innovative ideas within a real project framework, how to build teams and a culture that keep generating them, and how to plan, market and sustain innovation across every stage of a project’s life – including learning from what fails.

Who Should Attend?

• Project managers and project teams.
• Professionals seeking to enhance creativity and innovation skills at work.
• Entrepreneurs and owners of small and medium enterprises.
• Employees responsible for developing and implementing creative initiatives.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Strengthen creative and innovative thinking within the project management process.
• Apply practical innovation tools and techniques, and identify opportunities and risks creatively.
• Build an organisational culture that supports creativity and continuous renewal.
• Apply innovative approaches to enhance project performance and achieve objectives.

Module 1: Creativity and Innovation as Project Management Tools

• Definitions, differences and the leader’s role in stimulating creativity within the team.
• Characteristics of an innovative work environment and managing resistance to change.

Module 2: Generating and Evaluating Creative Ideas

• Brainstorming, lateral thinking, mind maps and the SCAMPER technique.
• Criteria for evaluating new ideas and tools for opportunity and threat analysis.

Module 3: Designing and Planning Innovative Projects

• Preparing a project plan focused on innovation, and identifying resources and risks.
• Using flexible project models in planning, and applying ideas within the project framework.

Module 4: Leading Creative Teams and Culture

• Building multidisciplinary teams and encouraging open collaboration.
• Leading change, maintaining motivation, and setting a personal action plan to keep developing.

Module 5: Applying Innovation Across the Project Lifecycle

• Innovation in requirements analysis, data collection, execution and performance monitoring.
• Innovation in evaluation and continuous improvement of results.

Module 6: Learning from Failure and Communicating Ideas

• Understanding reasons for failure, learning from mistakes and building mental resilience.
• Presenting ideas effectively, and building a supportive network for innovation.