Creative Thinking Program

This complete program is delivered as a 2-day package, or elements thereof can be delivered as ½ day modules. It is particularly suitable for business owners, managers, and business/ entrepreneurship students. It is designed to stimulate a creative and innovative approach to business. Themes include:

• Creativity and Whole Brain Thinking
• The Creative Process
• Developing a Creative Mindset
• Business Creativity in Action
• Tools and Techniques for Idea Generation and Innovation

"The Creative Thinking Network encouraged me to develop what I thought were dreams but are now a reality. Not only has the Network benefited me but also all of the people with whom I am now working. Check out www.ime.ie as that idea was brought to fruition on the CTN program."
Thomas Cooney, Institute for Minority Entrepreneurship, Dublin, Ireland.

"Mary Whelan's Creative Thinking Program is by far the most worthwhile course that I have ever done. Packed with illuminating insights, it has dramatically improved and enriched my life."
Mary Dowey, Journalist

"I always knew I had the ability to be creative, however I felt that the business world did not need this. How wrong was that type of thinking! Through the Creative Thinking Network I discovered to my delight that the missing link in my business was creativity. Not only does it give me an 'edge' over my competitors - I am now much happier in my work. One of my clients recently told me that she liked my work because it was 'different and modern'. Outside of my work life I often find myself thinking up new ways of doing ordinary things and starting conversations with friends and family exploring their creativity - it's great fun!"
Patrick Shannon, Director, Hardcopy

"Wicklow County Enterprise Board invited Mary Whelan to run a two day business innovation training course involving workshops and coaching sessions with a group of our clients, entitled 'Practical Innovation in Tough Times'. The feedback was excellent, with participants complimenting Mary on her communication and facilitation skills, along with her expert knowledge of the topics of creative thinking and innovation, plus her unique ability to apply them to a practical business context.  Overall, Mary's delivery and administration of the course exceeded expectations, and it is great to know of a trainer working to such a high level in this niche topic."

Louise Fleming, Assistant CEO, Wicklow County Enterprise Board.

"Mental Health Week in the mid-west has been running since October 2005. Its aim is to enhance physical and emotional wellbeing and to raise awareness of the importance of good mental health. Mary has been part of our journey for the past two years and through her workshops has shown how creativity is linked to our wellbeing and how essential it is if we are to successfully negotiate life's ups and downs. She has shown how creative solutions are part of solving problems whether they occur at home, at work, or at school. Using whole brain thinking and creative thinking skills help to open the mind to different view points and approaches  and therefore  protects our mental health by helping to reduce stress and tension. Participants in Mary's workshops give consistently positive feedback and her sessions are always very popular."