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Methods & workshops — from Zero to Expert

Creativity & problem-solving

Generate ideas (brainstorming, SCAMPER), frame the problem (5 whys, Ishikawa), apply Design Thinking, decide and innovate as a team.

7progressive levels
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Updated September 4, 2026

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Level 2 — Intermediate: framing the problem

"A well-posed problem is half-solved" — understand before searching.

  1. Defining the problem (not the symptom)
  2. The 5 whys method
  3. The Ishikawa diagram (cause-effect)
  4. 5W1H (QQOQCP): analyzing a situation
  5. Reframing as « How might we…? »
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Level 3 — Advanced: structured methods

Proven frameworks to innovate reliably and repeatably.

  1. Design Thinking
  2. The 6 Thinking Hats (De Bono)
  3. Lateral thinking
  4. Empathy map & understanding the user
  5. Combining methods by context
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Level 4 — Expert: deciding, prioritizing & prototyping

Turn ideas into concrete, tested and decided solutions.

  1. Sorting & grouping ideas
  2. Impact / feasibility matrix
  3. Prototyping quickly (low-fi)
  4. Testing & gathering feedback
  5. From choice to decision & action plan
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Level 6 — In practice

Real-world cases, playbook, toolbox and field lessons.

  1. Real-world cases
  2. Recurring problems (playbook)
  3. Best practices & pitfalls
  4. Toolbox
  5. Field lessons
  6. Going further
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