Cultivating Curiosity at Workplace
Course Overview
This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of curiosity’s role in the workplace and equip them with practical skills to cultivate the same within themselves. With the help of interactive sessions, discussions, and real world examples, participants will gain insights to harness curiosity as a powerful tool. It will also empower the associates with knowledge and mind set needed to drive innovation and problem solving in completing their work packets.
Faculty Details
Course Instructors
Learning Objectives
At the end of the entire course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the concept of curiosity and its significance at the workplace
- Recognize different types of curiosity and their practical applications
- Discover the benefits of curiosity in problem solving, innovation and decision making
- Learn techniques to foster curiosity within yourself
- Identify and overcome barriers that hinder curiosity
- Apply curiosity driven approaches to enhance job performance and contribute to organizational success
Course Coverage
1. Embracing Curiosity
(Duration: 15 mins)
- Discovering the essence of Curiosity
- Unleashing Curiosity’s power in the workplace
- Engaging with Curiosity: Icebreaker Activity (Curiosity Ping Pong)
2. What is the Science of Curiosity?
(Duration: 15 mins)
- Delving into neuroscience of Curiosity
- Understanding different types of Curiosity
- Sharing Stories
3. The value of Curiosity (workplace + personal)
(Duration: 35 mins)
- Problem Solving with Curiosity
- Innovation and Creativity through Curiosity
- Enhanced Decision Making by Curiosity
- Learning from Curiosity-Driven Success: Insights into practical application
4. Nurturing Curiosity
(Duration: 25 mins)
- Practical Techniques to stimulate Curiosity
- Foster Culture of Curiosity within peers
- Collaborative Exploration: Problem solving using techniques
5. Resilience against barriers
(Duration: 30 mins)
- Identify and demolish barriers to curiosity
- Resilience Building Techniques
- Reflecting back on personal obstacles to curiosity
6. Unpacking Insights
(Duration: 45 mins)
- Applying Curiosity: Group exercise (Curiosity Map)
- Group Discussions: Share Insights and Lessons learned with peers
- Peer Perspective – Constructive Feedback
7. Crafting your own journey
(Duration: 30 mins)
- Design personal action plan
- Group Discussions: Share action plans with peers
- Reflections: Key Takeaways
Exercises
(Duration: 15 minutes)
- Ice Breaking Activity
- Group Discussions
- Hands on exercises
- In Session Quizzes
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