Virtual Creative Problem Solving Institute 2021

Experience how to virtually facilitate challenge mapping, an innovative conceptual thinking method that integrates analytical and imaginative thinking to create better, more robust strategies applicable to any complex problem like “increasing sales” or “creating a better education system.” In this highly interactive session, learn tangible tools and techniques you can use day-to-day to:

• Uncover real root causes and discover new aspirational opportunities in complex problems leading to new insights on how to innovate.
  
• “Normalize” the effect of organizational levels or the “loudest voices” in the room in service of true problem understanding from ALL content experts.
  
• Create an explicit logical map connecting actionable tactics to strategic pillars and broad strategic vision as a better way to articulate robust strategies with ownership.
  

What will you learn or experience as a result of this program or session?

• You will experience how you can engage people using an application specifically tailored for virtually engaging people in creating challenge maps.
  
• You will learn how to discover innovative problem definitions that provide maximum leverage on important issues.
  
• You will experience the power of “How Might We” and the “Why-What's Stopping” Analysis.
  

How might the content of this program or session change your perceptions, habits, ways of working, or view on the world?

• You will discover how easily and efficiently in-depth problem definition and re-framing can be conducted in virtual environments.
  
• You might begin using challenge mapping to develop “big picture” understanding of problem situations.
  
• You might see the value in extending problem definition and re-framing before shifting into problem solving activities.
  

How might you apply what you learn or experience in this program or session?

• You might use a structured thinking process to tap into hidden insights and knowledge.
  
• You might integrate challenge mapping into your virtual practice.
  
• You might further develop strategic planning capability using challenge mapping.