LEAD 1110: Creative Thinking At Work
Department
Leadership Skills Certificate
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Leaders who think creatively are highly valued because of their ability to solve problems, save money, and overcome challenges like limited budgets or reduced staff. This course explores critical thinking by analyzing the creative process and discussing the benefits and potential dangers of challenging the rules
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- To cover the fundamentals of creative thinking and where and when it is best applied. Participants will learn to do more with less and find innovative ways to save money.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 6.5
Total Hours: 6.5
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Evaluation Plan
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Proven understanding of material covered through written assignment.
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Course topics
- What is creative thinking
- Opening mental locks
- Soft and hard thinking
- The creative process
- Challenging the rules
- I am not creative
- Putting it to work
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.