Synectics-based one-day experiential workshop for team creative skills¶

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Evidence · 3 claims (3 for) · 1 study (1 causal), q2 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 3 claims rest on one study

Description¶

A one-day workshop pattern using the Synectics creative problem-solving approach: an ice breaker to create a collaborative climate, explanation of Synectics principles, split-group experiential learning exercises, and team practice with creative techniques such as "brainstorming, excursions and metaphors". Experiential learning and reflective practice are used for creative problem-solving, with opportunities for teams to practice newly acquired skills during the workshop itself.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

A supportive classroom environment created to inspire creativity, with group roles assigned and guidelines for creative behavioural processes

Constraints¶

Workshops accommodated a maximum of 20 participants per session

Target Learners¶

higher education students in leadership, entrepreneurship and project-based courses

Learning Goals¶

team creative skills
novel and adaptive thinking

Claims¶

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

de Villiers Scheepers, M. J. & Maree, L. (2015). Fostering Team Creativity in Higher Education Settings. e-Journal of Business Education & Scholarship of Teaching, 9(1). http://www.ejbest.org

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`title`	`Synectics-based one-day experiential workshop for team creative skills`
`description`	`A one-day workshop pattern using the Synectics creative problem-solving approach: an ice breaker to create a collaborative climate, explanation of Synectics principles, split-group experiential learning exercises, and...`
`status`	`review`
`generated`	by `process:settle-candidates` on `2026-11-03`
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`sources`	1 — `de-villiers-scheepers-2015`

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