The course covers several tools that are valuable for generating ideas that would not normally be considered. Teaches you to look at things from a different perspective.
Adrian Leigh
Toyota
Key topics
• What do we mean by innovation?
• Generating ideas.
• Tools for creativity.
• Problem-solving styles.
• Defining the problem and focusing.
• Evaluation and implementation.
• Pulling it all together - Innovation processes.
• Pulling it all together - Action planning.
Mapped against UK- SPEC competencies:
B,
C and
D
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Design and development of processes, systems, services and products - For Chartered Engineers: ‘Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of mechanical engineering problems’
For Incorporated Engineers ‘Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design, develop, manufacture, construct commission, operate, maintain, decommission and re-cycle mechanical engineering processes, systems, services and products’
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Responsibility, management or leadership - For Incorporated and Chartered Engineers: 'Provide Technical and commercial leadership’
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Communication and inter-personal skills - For Incorporated and Chartered Engineers: 'Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills’
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