Creative Problem-Solving for Project Managers Course (Online / Remote)
1Summary
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.
2Objectives and target group
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.
3Course Content
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.