Creative Critical Thinking for Innovative Problem Solving & Decision Making (6-7 April 2026) St. Giles Boulevard Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

OVERVIEW


HAVE YOU ever solved ONE problem only to realise you created a   BIGGER ONE?

HAVE YOU   ever thought you solved the problem but you only cured a symptom & didn't fix the root cause?


Do you need both brains to make a good business decision?

Answer:   Yes, of course.


Creativity requires whole-brain thinking; right-brain imagination, artistry and intuition, plus left-brain logic and planning.

Whole-brain thinking provides you with a strategic roadmap for creativity, problem-solving, innovation, and

transformation.


Is critical thinking more important than creative thinking?

Answer: They both are! They’re two sides of the same coin.


Leaders or managers must have  both critical and creative thought. To solve problems, leaders must think deductively and rationally (critically)   whereas in other instances you need to think expansively and innovatively (creatively). If teams approach all problems from a purely rational, deductive manner, they’ll never exceed previous levels of achievement. Conversely, if teams approach all problems creatively, they’ll  never understand why something was not working and be able to take corrective action. Many problems require a blend of the two approaches. To focus on developing one and ignoring the other not only risks ineffective problem solving but it runs contrary to what people intuitively understand – they need both.


WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

Answer: Creative ideas are the currency of the new economy.


Whole Brain Creative Critical Thinking Workshop uses immersive simulation approach to motivate and foster creative thinking in teams. When upper management employs thinking skills to enhance productivity, the blend of left and right brain have become part of the process through participation leadership. Hence, this course will show you how to apply these techniques to your daily work and how you can build a culture of creative critical thinking champions within your team.



LEARNING OBJECTIVES


Creative Leadership Skills


  • DISCOVER  your unique approach to creativity and critical thinking.
  • LEVERAGE  the four intelligences to drive innovation and strategic problem-solving.
  • DEVELOP  a structured framework for managing both creative and analytical processes.
  • CREATE  an environment that nurtures both imaginative and logical thinking.
  • DESIGN  and facilitate high-performance sessions for idea generation, problem-solving, and pattern analysis.
  • RECOGNISE  barriers to both creative and critical thinking, and implement strategies to overcome them.
  • BUILD  innovation and structured reasoning into individual and teamwork processes.


Creative Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving and Innovation


  • LEARN  how to apply creative and critical thinking in complex and uncertain environments (VUCA world).
  • DEVELOP practical thinking skills that balance innovation with sound judgment.
  • EXPERIMENT  with diverse techniques that enhance both ideation and evaluation.
  • IDENTIFY  and apply multiple frameworks to generate, refine, and assess ideas.
  • IMPROVE  the way you analyse challenges, frame solutions, and communicate ideas persuasively.
  • DEVELOP  innovative concepts and ensure their feasibility for real-world implementation.


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