Infinium

Matchsticks are stand-alone programs that are designed to set foundations and strengthen the creative capabilities of individuals and groups. Oriented for direct application to the business world and its challenges.

All Matchstick Programs can be taken individually. Those marked with a "C" or "B" are packaged as part of the Crinking and Beacon series, respectively.

Pricing: Unless otherwise noted, all Matchstick Programs are $375 per person and held from 9:00am - 4:00pm. Lunch Included

Complete List of Matchstick Programs
Insight to Innovation & Creativity	Ideation 1
Ideation 2	Identify & Improve Ideas
Implement - Ideas to Reality	Leading and Building the Way
Idea Capture Systems	Problem Identification
Six Thinking Hats	Engaging Meetings
Thinking Styles	Thinking Maps
Leave Work Energized	Think Like DaVinci
The Creative Way

Insight to Innovation & Creativity [C] [B] Participants Will Understand: The definition and differences of creativity and innovation Why creativity and innovation is essential to organizations today The creative and innovation process Creative thinking principles and obstacles The conditions that enable creative thinking [ Back To Top ]	Ideation 1 [C] Participants Will: Understand how to BrainSpark™ and learn other ideation tools to stimulate creativity Practice the use of the tools Know when to use which tools for best results [ Back To Top ]
Ideation 2 [C] Participants Will: Know advanced ideation tools including Metaphoric Thinking and visioning Practice the use of the tools Know when to use which tools and how to facilitate their use [ Back To Top ]	Identify & Improve Ideas [C] Participants Will: Experience how to discover concepts among ideas Understand the difference between concepts and actionable ideas Know techniques to narrow and combine ideas and to select high potential ideas Learn techniques to take ideas from good to great [ Back To Top ]
Implement - Ideas to Reality [C] Participants Will: Know how to engage others in their thinking Know how to sell their ideas to those that matter Know tools to evaluate their ideas Discover the creative side of implementation [ Back To Top ]	Leading and Building the Way [B] Participants Will Know: Principles of leading for creativity and innovation Principles needed to build an environment that supports creativity and innovation Obstacles to achieving creativity and innovation and how to overcome them Metrics to use for creativity and innovation [ Back To Top ]
Idea Capture Systems [B] Participants Will: Know numerous idea capture processes and when to use them Discover the use of computers in capturing ideas Discern what works best for their needs [ Back To Top ]	Problem Identification [B] Participants Will: Know numerous techniques to discover the true problem to be solved Discern when a problem is a symptom of a problem earlier in the cycle Understand when to use different techniques and practice the techniques [ Back To Top ]
Six Thinking Hats 9:00am - 4:00pm This Powerful Technique Will Allow You To: Clearly and quickly understand a problem or opportunity Generate numerous quality ideas and solutions Think together to overcome obstacles and capture opportunities Shorten meetings and make them more productive Reduce conflict and hidden agendas in meetings [ Back To Top ]	Engaging Meetings Participants Will: Learn how to design an effective meeting Understand the power of being facilitative, the difference between leading and facilitating and how to do both Know how to report information so it is engaging Understand the power "space" has on thinking Learn and practice tools to enhance their meetings and engage people [ Back To Top ]
Thinking Styles 9:00am - 12:00pm Participants Will: Understand different thinking styles in the context of the creative process Know techniques to expand their thinking to other styles, and use the diverse thinking of individuals in a group Know the context for building creative teams by making thinking diversity a part of the process [ Back To Top ]	Thinking Maps Participants Will Learn: Three techniques to use as a catalyst for problem identification and creative problem solving How to apply the techniques to jumpstart creativity and enhance the flow of creative ideas How to use the techniques for both individual thinking and group thinking [ Back To Top ]
Leave Work Energized Participants Will: Know how to maintain and maximize their energy, productivity and zest Learn to recreate the abundant energy they had as a child Understand the worst energy traps and create solutions to overcome them [ Back To Top ]	Think Like DaVinci Participants Will: Tap into their unlimited potential for learning and creativity Learn a practical approach for applying the essential elements of multidimensional thinking Discover an exhilarating way of seeing and enjoying the world Develop powerful strategies for creative thinking Learn proven techniques for sharpening their senses [ Back To Top ]
The Creative Way Participants Will: Know how to unblock their creative energy Learn the common denominators to the creative discovery process Define their creative trail, establish their footing and begin their climb [ Back To Top ]