27.10.20 / Problem Solving and Creative Thinking During Covid

Tutors: Laurie Knell

Date: Tuesday, October 27th, 2020

Duration: 2 hours (12.00-14.00)

Venue: Online

Cost: €0

Course Profile:

Lunch & Learn: A series of 2hr self-development workshops helping you to manage your well-being and control your response to workplace stress during the Covid-19 Crisis.

This course, presented in partnership by Screen Skillnet and Screen Skills Ireland is supported by Skillnet Ireland’s ReBound fund.

In the world of work we are always grappling with problems and challenges.  Yet how can we become more effective in solving the problems we encounter?  In this two hour session we will draw upon the latest thinking in creative problem solving to take a fresh look at how individuals and organisations can address the challenges that they face, both big and small.

Key areas covered:

• What is a problem? Understanding different types of problems
• Problem finding vs problem solving
• Techniques and approaches for solving problems
  • Diagnosing and understanding problems
  • Generating new ideas
  • Evaluating and screening ideas
  • Developing potential solutions
  • Testing and implementing
• Pitfalls and challenges of problem solving

Participant Profile:

This course is aimed at Heads of Departments, Managers and Team Leaders, in the Film & TV industry.

Screen Skills Ireland courses are open to all regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or disability.

Application Procedure:

Please apply online at www.screenskillsireland.ie by 6pm on Thursday 22 October 2020.

Problem Solving and Creative Thinking During Covid

Please note places on this course are limited to 20 participants and applicants are assessed on their CVs so please make sure you upload an up to date CV.

For further information, please email barbara.deignan@screenskillnet.ie

For technical issue with applying on the website please contact elizabeth.fraser@screenskillsireland.ie.