27 March 2024 In-Person Event
HZDR Building 270
Europe/Berlin timezone

The workshop aims to enhance problem-solving and question-finding skills by strategically using constraints, creative thinking, and design principles. It is centered around a practical, two-step innovation process: first, carefully designing approaches and setting constraints to narrow focus, and second, employing diverse thinking strategies for expansive ideation.

Participants will engage in a series of targeted exercises, including Constraint Brainstorming, Mental Models Role Play, and the Asking Questions Challenge, each aimed at building proficiency in formulating unique questions and adopting various problem-solving perspectives. By exploring methodologies like the First Principles of Thinking and Mental Simulations, participants will learn to dissect complex problems and uncover innovative solutions.

This workshop is ideal for thinkers seeking to refine their ability to generate focused, creative, and strategically diverse approaches to challenges in any field. Join us to expand your toolkit for innovative thinking and apply these principles.

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Europe/Berlin
HZDR Building 270
Room 201
The event will take place in the new IT building (next to the HR building).