Creativity, Innovation and Transformation
Develop creative thinking skills and innovative approaches to tackle personal and global challenges in an uncertain world.
Develop creative thinking skills and innovative approaches to tackle personal and global challenges in an uncertain world.
This course explores the fundamentals of creativity, innovation, and personal transformation. Students learn practical tools for innovative thinking, understand creative diversity, and develop transformative approaches to problem-solving. The curriculum combines theoretical frameworks like the CENTER model with hands-on exercises in creative thinking and innovative failure. Through peer-reviewed assignments and practical applications, participants develop their unique creative potential while learning to navigate uncertainty and change.
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What you'll learn
Master creative thinking techniques
Develop innovative problem-solving skills
Understand personal creative style
Apply transformation principles
Navigate uncertainty and change
Build innovation toolbox
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
125 Minutes PreRecorded video
Peer reviews, assessments
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There are 4 modules in this course
The course provides a comprehensive approach to developing creative and innovative capabilities through four detailed modules. Students explore innovation tools, creative diversity, the CENTER model, and personal transformation. The curriculum emphasizes practical application and experimentation, helping participants develop both creative skills and transformative mindsets.
Innovation Toolbox
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Understanding Creative Diversity
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
CENTER Model
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Transformation
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Engineering Education Pioneer and Creativity Expert
Dr. Kathryn W. Jablokow serves as Professor of Engineering Design and Mechanical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, where she has established herself as a leading authority in engineering creativity and problem-solving methodologies. Her academic credentials include BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University, and her contributions to the field earned her recognition as a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) in 2008. Her teaching excellence has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the prestigious Keck Foundation's national Engineering Excellence in Teaching Award. As a program director for engineering research initiation at the National Science Foundation's Division of Civil, Mechanical & Manufacturing Innovation, she continues to influence engineering education at a national level. Dr. Jablokow has developed and teaches four innovative courses focusing on individual creativity, problem-solving teams, leadership, and creative design, both online and in traditional classroom settings. Her research focuses on the cognitive psychology of engineering creativity, and she is particularly passionate about helping students discover and develop their unique creative potential by understanding their individual cognitive styles, knowledge bases, and motivational drivers.
Innovation Education Pioneer and Environmental Engineer
Dr. Jack V. Matson serves as Emeritus Professor of Environmental Engineering at Penn State University, where he has revolutionized engineering education through his "Intelligent Fast Failure" approach to innovation and creativity. His distinguished career combines expertise in environmental engineering with groundbreaking teaching methodologies that encourage risk-taking and creative problem-solving. With BS and MS degrees in Chemical Engineering and a PhD in Environmental Engineering from Rice University, he has established himself as an expert in waste management, industrial water treatment, and hazardous waste management. As the former Director of the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education, he developed innovative courses that challenged traditional risk-averse approaches to learning. His entrepreneurial spirit is evident in his founding of three companies: Matson and Associates Inc., Envinity Inc., and Bhutopia LLC. He has authored several influential books on innovation, including "Innovate or Die!" and "Art of Innovation using Intelligent Fast Failure." His teaching philosophy, which emphasizes the essential role of failure in the innovation process, has inspired countless students and professionals to embrace risk-taking as a pathway to innovation. Through his courses and writings, he continues to influence the field of engineering education and innovation methodology.
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