Generating new ideas and decision-making techniques

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Workshop methodology

• Contents of the course will be presented and explained, introducing and outlining creativity, problem solving and decision-making topics.
• Furthermore, students will work either alone or in groups to generate both responses and find solutions with regard to practical assignments which will be presented in class.

ASSESSMENT:

Students will interact and participate within groups to defend their responses by showing accurate knowledge of the contents explained in class. In order to pass this subject, 60% of the attendance will be mandatory. 

For those of you who had not attended classes properly, would have a choice to review  online recorded contents and  submit the practical assignments for the next day.

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Workshop contents

1.- Creativity tools

1.1.- Creativity based on circular economy business ideas

1.2.- Brainstorming

1.3.- Lateral thinking

1.4.- Six thinking hats

2.- Problem-solving techniques

2.1.- Solving techniques to tackle circular economy problems

2.2.- Getting the root of a problem

2.3.- Breaking problems down into manageable parts

2.4.- Identifying the likely causes of problems

2.5.- Widening the search for solutions

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