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Creativity and Innovation

The need for creativity and innovation skills is ever-growing due to the rapid and unexpected changes that characterize the world we live in. When change is the only constant, old ways of working, satisfying customers’ needs and solving problems no longer apply. Thinking creatively or “outside the box” and developing innovative solutions are the most potent tools to remain competitive and surpass the competition. The World Economic Forum places Creativity as the third top skill that the workforce of the future needs to thrive in a new world dominated by robots, autonomous transportation and automation. With the vital role that the food industry plays in society and the fierce disruption to which it is constantly exposed, it is imperative to accelerate the development of creativity and innovation skills of the food industry’s workforce.

The purpose of this interactive - eLearning course is to equip you with the knowledge, tools and strategies that will help you elevate your creativity and innovation at work.

It will also enable you to nurture your imagination, and curiosity and feel more confident in your ability to generate, develop, apply, and contribute to creating a more innovative workplace.

Skills / Knowledge

  • 1. Explain the relationship between creativity and innovation.
  • 2. Describe why creativity and innovation are essential elements in the workplace.
  • 3. Discuss the connection between emotional intelligence, creativity and innovation.
  • 4. List the steps of the innovation process
  • 5. Describe elements and factors that can foster creativity and innovation in the workplace.
  • 6. Apply strategies to generate novel and practical ideas that elevate your performance and impact at work.
  • 7. Apply effective techniques to bring ideas to life
  • 8. Discuss the connection between innovation and learning from failure
  • 9. Describe habits and behaviors that foster creativity and innovation in the workplace
  • 10. Identify how innovative you are and your areas of improvement
  • 11. Create a development plan to help you enhance your creativity and innovation skills

Issued on

March 17, 2025

Expires on

Does not expire

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