Advanced Creative Thinking
Unlock your creative superpowers in curiosity, imagination, persuasion and AI-driven innovation.
Program Overview
In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to generate truly novel and impactful ideas is a competitive edge. Whether it’s rethinking everyday challenges or sparking revolutionary changes in your field, creativity and communication of new ideas has become a crucial asset.
This three-day Advanced Creative Thinking & Communication course is offered in collaboration between Vilnius University Business School and Kaospilot. It is designed to help individuals who are ready to transform how they approach problems. This program will help you unlock your creative potential, equipping you with fresh perspectives and the ability to challenge conventional thinking. It offers a playful yet structured approach to nurturing creativity, allowing you to push your organisation or personal endeavours to new heights.
This program goes way beyond brainstorming—giving you the tools, mindset, and confidence to become an idea generator and an inspiring visionary. Over three intensive workshop days and one online seminar, you will engage in practical exercises and insights that will elevate your ability to innovate and get others to support your new ideas, whether in everyday tasks or complex challenges. Are you ready to unlock your creative superpowers in curiosity, imagination, persuasion and AI-driven innovation.
Content
Across three inspiring days, you will be introduced to innovative approaches that challenge psychological and social barriers to creativity. The course combines scientific insights with practical exercises, ensuring you don’t just talk about creativity—you experience it firsthand. By the end of the course, you will have developed a clear and actionable plan for integrating creative thinking into your professional and personal life.
Key Learnings Include:
- Master 7 powerful techniques to boost your creativity in daily life.
- Build a toolbox that goes far beyond traditional brainstorming.
- Discover alternative ways to explore new ideas with a curious and open mindset.
- Learn to challenge industry norms and spot opportunities where others see obstacles.
- Prepare highly persuasive idea presentations for gatekeepers, investors and general audience.
- Explore how to leverage AI tools like chatbots to enhance creative thinking and persuasive communication.
- Develop creative rituals and workspaces that fuel imagination and focus.
- Cultivate inner capacities that unlock more breakthrough ideas from your subconscious.
- Get fun, everyday exercises that will continuously expand your creative thinking and communication skills.
Is This For Me?
The Advanced Creative Thinking program is for anyone looking to enhance their creativity—whether you’re seeking to innovate in business, leadership, product development, or even personal projects. This course provides universal problem-solving tools that lead to unique, competitive solutions across industries and professions.
If you’re ready to play a bigger role in shaping the future of your industry, or if you’ve tried creative processes like Design Thinking but found it difficult to sustain innovation, this program is for you. You’ll gain the confidence to make creativity an everyday part of your life, and receive one of the world’s most distinctive diplomas in advanced creative thinking from Kaospilot.
Learning Outcomes
Each day of the program is designed to progressively build your creative capabilities, ensuring that you leave with practical tools and techniques to foster creativity in any context.
- You will understand key concepts, theories, and models related to the cognitive and social barriers to creativity and practical methods to overcome them.
- You will understand key theories, methods and tools related to idea presentation and how to communicate new ideas persuasively to gatekeepers, users, colleagues, stakeholders etc.
- You will learn to use AI tools to enhance your creative exploration and develop innovative ideas.
- You will learn to solidify your creative process by integrating new rituals, environments, and practices into your daily routine, creating a lasting foundation for continuous creative output.
Approach
The Advanced Creative Thinking program combines Vilnius University Business School’s and Kaospilot philosophy of blending theory, practice, and reflection and the . Through a dynamic mix of scientific insights, hands-on exercises, and peer collaboration, you will not only learn about creativity but experience it in action. The program encourages experimentation and exploration, fostering a learning environment where taking initiative and trying new approaches are key to success.
We specialize in creating diverse and collaborative learning communities. You’ll have the opportunity to work with participants from a variety of industries, ensuring a rich exchange of perspectives and ideas that will enrich your creative journey.
Facts
Designed and delivered in collaboration with Vilnius University Business School
Dates
New dates available for 2025!
Open course:
- 11, 12 & 13 June 2025 – this one for Vilnius students
Practical Information
The program includes materials, lunch, tea/coffee and brain food throughout. Accommodation is not included.
Day 1 begins at 10.00 and ends at 17.00.
Day 2 begins at 09.00 and ends at 21.00.
Day 3 begins at 09.00 and ends at 15.00.
1 Online Session after completion of the 3 day program.
About the programme directors
Christian Byrge
Professor PhD
Christian Byrge, PhD, is a professor and internationally recognized expert in creative thinking. He is a key figure behind the Creative Genius programs and has authored over 70 works on creativity. With 18 years in research and teaching, he has guided creative processes for global brands such as Novo Nordisk, Lego, and Danske Bank.
Dennis Dybdal
Kaospilot & entrepreneur
Dennis Dybdal is an innovation and strategy expert with over 15 years of experience in start-up development and leadership training. As founder of Green Zebra in East Africa, he has focused on impactful education and corporate training. He holds a business degree from Kaospilot, served on its Board until 2023, and has completed executive programs at Stanford, Harvard, and Cambridge.