Ideas Generation and Selection
TGS-2020505108
Can I better guide my team to generate ideas to solve workplace problems? Can I get them to innovate and improve the way things are done? Learn the skills to guide your team to generate ideas to resolve or improve workplace challenges.
THIS COURSE IS SFC-ELIGIBLE
This course is organised by Environiche LLP, an approved training organisation under Singapore Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ).
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Course Description
Idea generation and selection is at the core of change in every organisation. How do we go about selecting the best ideas to address gaps and drive effective change?
This experiential course will teach learners how to generate, select and communicate ideas through a systematic process. Transfer and apply these skills in your workplace to response to real-world issues.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Facilitate brainstorming and ideas generation teams
- Substantiate or challenge individuals’ viewpoints using a logical approach
- Integrate differing views and ideas
- Select appropriate approaches to communicate ideas in an effective manner
- Evaluate new methods, procedures or systems related to idea selection
Duration
22.75 hours blended-learning including face-to-face learning, online learning and assessment
Upcoming Schedule
Course Fees and Subsidies
Employer-sponsored (SME)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $103.50
Employer-sponsored (non-SME, Age<40 yr old)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $693.75
Employer-sponsored (non-SME, Age>40 yr old)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $103.50
Self-sponsored (Age<40 yr old)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $693.75
Self-sponsored (Age>40 yr old)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $103.50
Non-Singaporean
Full fee: $1,035.00
Course support period: 15 October 2020 – 14 October 2022
Trainer



Cross-sectoral learning and development experience in specialising in the Industry 4.0, Skills of the Future, Advanced Engineering in the Process and Manufacturing Industry. Previous L&D consultancy projects also include Leadership and People Management, Chemical and Energy, Infocomm, Workplace Safety, Counselling and Social Work, amongst others.
I am a Specialist Adult Educator (Curriculum) with the Institute of Adult Learning. Till to-date, I have developed over 100 WSQ modules and 30 skills standards in different industries since 2013 under Environiche LLP.
Other Course Information
Target Audience
General public with an interest to develop skills to lead teams to generate, evaluate and select ideas to better contribute to their organisation goals.
Certification
Learners who have successfully completed and passed the assessment will receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA) in Ideas Generation and Selection issued by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
Language of Instruction
This course is conducted in English
Course Outline
Building the foundation
Learn the importance of ideas generation and selection to support innovation in business and organisations.
Building skills for actions
Learn the different techniques to encourage responses when communicating with different parties. Learners will plan and select the appropriate brainstorming techniques based on the issue at hand.
Communicate ideas and plans
Learn the knowledge and skills to communicate and justify the final ideas to stakeholders.
Continuous improvision
Practice the skills of generating ideas using real-world issues. Evaluate and communicate ideas in class, and gain feedback from trainers and peers to improve on ideas selected.
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Workplace Problem Identification
TGS-2020504245
When you face a problem, and your job is on the line. You wished you would have attended this course.
THIS COURSE IS SFC-ELIGIBLE
Course Description
Your boss demands you to reduce losses and improve sales by 10%. Your palms start sweating. You’re not even sure where to begin. If you succeed, all’s good. If you don’t… that would be your job on the line.
When it comes to workplace problems, the line between sucess and failure can be thin. That’s why having strong problem-solving skills is essential whether you are a manager, team leader or employee.
This course provides you with the skills to identify workplace problems that are hindering work process and personal effectiveness. Learn how to design and shortlist viable solutions using problem solving approaches. Understand the importance of testing and modifying your solutions until the problems are absolutely resolved.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify the types of performance deficiency/cause of failures
- Use facilitation skills to work with team members to address problems
- Set criteria and shortlist viable ideas
- Apply appropriate decision-making and problem-solving techniques
- Evaluate factors underlying the effectiveness of implemented solutions
- Develop corrective action plans for any shortfalls identified in solutions
Duration
17.5 hours classroom learning and assessment
Upcoming Schedule
Course Fees and Subsidies
Employer-sponsored (SME)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $75.00
Employer-sponsored (non-SME, Age<40 yr old)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $487.50
Employer-sponsored (non-SME, Age>40 yr old)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $75.00
Self-sponsored (Age<40 yr old)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $487.50
Self-sponsored (Age>40 yr old)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $75.00
Non-Singaporean
Full fee: $750.00
Course support period: 01 July 2020 – 30 June 2022
Trainer



Cross-sectoral learning and development experience in specialising in the Industry 4.0, Skills of the Future, Advanced Engineering in the Process and Manufacturing Industry. Previous L&D consultancy projects also include Leadership and People Management, Chemical and Energy, Infocomm, Workplace Safety, Counselling and Social Work, amongst others.
I am a Specialist Adult Educator (Curriculum) with the Institute of Adult Learning. Till to-date, I have developed over 100 WSQ modules and 30 skills standards in different industries since 2013 under Environiche LLP.


Alastair holds a MSocSc and is a professional counsellor, trainer and certified life and executive coach working with individuals, families, and organizations to bring about change. Using counselling and therapy, he works with clients to resolve emotional and relational issues that are affecting their lives.
As a coach and trainer, he enables clients to deal with internal & external resistance to make their desired goals and outcomes a reality. Whether through therapy, coaching or both, his objective is to help clients bring forth better versions of themselves so that lives can be transformed.
Other Course Information
Target Audience
General public with an interest to develop or enhance their problem identification and solving skills to better contribute to their organisation goals.
Certification
Learners who have successfully completed and passed the assessment will receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA) in Problem Identification issued by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
Language of Instruction
This course is conducted in English
Course Outline
Building the foundation
Learn the skills to identify problems and deepen understanding of the problem in relation to organisation or clients' work.
Examining problems
Apply problem solving and decision-making techniques to identify viable ideas to resolve problem.
Assess solutions and plans
Acquire skills to evaluate implementation plans and to communicate the plans in concise and clear manner to stakeholders.
Continuous improvision
Evaluate implementation plans and develop the skills to apply corrective actions to improve on solutions.
This course is organised by Environiche LLP, an approved training organisation under Singapore Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ).
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