The Art of Creative Disruption: Master Lateral Thinking in the Age of AI
19mIntermediate2025-06-12
Authors
ARQ LONDON
Paul Sloane
Course details
In this course, learn how to analyze lateral thinking techniques by identifying key strategies such as challenging assumptions and shifting perspectives, and evaluate their impact on creativity and problem-solving in real-world contexts.
Instructor Paul Sloane shows you how to apply questioning techniques, including "what if" and "why," to assess organizational challenges and create innovative solutions that foster lateral thinking and drive continuous curiosity.
Plus, learn to evaluate the role of generative AI in enhancing lateral thinking by applying AI-driven tools to generate unconventional ideas and challenge traditional problem-solving approaches.
Instructor Paul Sloane shows you how to apply questioning techniques, including "what if" and "why," to assess organizational challenges and create innovative solutions that foster lateral thinking and drive continuous curiosity.
Plus, learn to evaluate the role of generative AI in enhancing lateral thinking by applying AI-driven tools to generate unconventional ideas and challenge traditional problem-solving approaches.
Skills covered
CreativityArtificial Intelligence FoundationsGraphic DesignArtificial Intelligence (AI)Professional DevelopmentOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Mastering lateral thinking for creative problem solving
1. Foundations of Lateral Thinking and Creativity
- 02 - Unlocking creativity by asking basic, powerful questions
- 03 - Improving questioning skills for problem-solving
- 04 - Challenging assumptions to unlock lateral thinking
2. How to Challenge Assumptions and View Problems Differently
- 05 - Challenging assumptions - What if the opposite were true
- 06 - Using generative AI to boost lateral thinking and creativity
- 07 - Taking a different point of view to solve problems
3. Apply Creative Problem-Solving Techniques Practically
- 08 - Using random word techniques for creative problem-solving
Conclusion
- 09 - Applying lateral thinking for innovation
Related courses
- The Art and Craft of AI for Business Resilience
- Learning Art Direction
- Design Thinking: How to Use Creative Problem-Solving for Better Design
- DALL-E: the Creative Process and the Art of Prompting
- Logo Design: Breaking Down the Process
- Adobe Firefly: Tips and Production Techniques
- OpenAI API: Image Generation with DALL-E
- The Art of Rotoscoping
Related learn paths
- Building Adaptability in the Age of AI
- Understanding AI for Creative Professionals
- Essential Skills to Level Up Your Personal Brand
- Advance Your Video Editing Skills
- Develop Your Skills with the OpenAI API
- Essential Skills in Adobe Firefly Professional Certificate
- Applying Generative AI as a Creative Professional
- Human Skills in the Age of AI