Every unsolved problem in your organization, every unasked question your team hasn't thought to raise, is waiting on a spark of creative thinking. Yet most leadership development stops at surface level creativity hacks and never touches the cognitive habits underneath them. This course closes that gap, starting with your own creative habits before building outward to your team's culture.

Creative Thinking Strategies for Leaders

Creative Thinking Strategies for Leaders
This course is part of Creative Innovation Strategies Specialization

Instructor: Madecraft
Access provided by University of Minnesota
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Apply structured creative-thinking techniques, including frame-breaking, SCAMPER, to generate original solutions to business problems.
Build a psychologically safe, inclusive team culture that encourages creative risk-taking and diverse perspectives.
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Taught in English
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September 2026
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This course is part of the Creative Innovation Strategies Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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