Program Description

The Creativity in Business Program leverages a unique combination of innovative classroom learning, individualized coaching and “in-context” practice. Three days of classroom time (one day per month) combined with time-flexible “back-home” learning components provide an extended learning experience sufficient for new skills to be practiced and integrated on the job. True creativity in business results from the contagious energy of inspired and creative individuals. The program is designed to unleash your personal creativity. You will:

• Uncover and remove blocks to creativity, passion, purpose and vision;

• Unleash consistent breakthrough thinking for innovative problem solving;

• Increase individual and organizational confidence in facing risk, uncertainty, and change;

• Increase optimal work/life balance while increasing productivity;

• Develop trust and co-creativity with others based on greater clarity of purpose, more receptive listening and increased openness in communication;

• Stimulate personal motivation through alignment between personal vision and purpose and the purpose of your organization and your profession

Program Structure

The program includes:
• three one-day workshops (kickoff, mid-program retreat, and closing)
• a “Live-With” or idea to keep in mind and practice as you go about each week
• a 30-minute bi-weekly one-on-one telephone session with your personal coach
• an on-line group discussion to share experiences with the group between workshops
• a four-person creativity team you will work with in the workshops and have the option of working with between workshops
• a Personal Strategic Plan to ensure that the benefits of the Creativity in Business program are sustained (3 hours private consultation)

Program Content

Creativity in Business helps you to answer two key questions:

Who is my Self? -- What is my Work?

We are talking about your higher Self, your complete potential — that which allows you to be fully creative in all parts of your life and business. We are talking about your life's Work, that which gives your life meaning, satisfaction, and a driving sense of purpose. These, if answered with attention to your inner depths can yield profound insight and direction. The program leaders and personal coach will guide you through this exploration throughout the program, using all of the learning experiences described above.

Workshop I provides an orientation to the process and an introduction to the four essential tools for enhancing your creativity and developing greater knowledge of your distinctive Self and Work. You will practice working with each of these four tools:

Tools for Creativity
- Faith in Your Own Creativity
- Absence of Judgment
- Precise Observation
- Penetrating Questions

Mid-point through the three-month process, Workshop II will include small group work and interactive exercises, and an introduction to the remaining weekly topics: applying the four tools to meet six challenges confronting those who seek a meaningful life. These challenges, which can have
tremendous impact on both your personal and professional life, are:

Life Challenges
- Purpose and Vision
- Time and Stress
- Relationships
- Balance
- Prosperity
- Bringing Your Creativity into the Organization and the World

Finally, at the end of the three months, we will wrap up with a closing workshop to celebrate everyone’s insights and achievements, and identify ways to continue to consistently bring your personal creativity into the world in your personal and professional life. By the end of the process, you will receive three hours of individual consultation to develop a Personal Strategic Plan that will ensure sustained benefits.