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Synopsis

In the AI era, generating innovative ideas is critical, yet many professionals struggle with idea resourcefulness. This course focuses on the power of analogy, a long-standing PMI tool, to unlock your creative potential. By mastering analogy—the skill of drawing insights from one context and applying them to another—you’ll learn to think outside the box and solve complex problems innovatively. Through cognitive science and real-world applications, you’ll gain the technique to generate new ideas, drive innovation, and stay competitive in today’s fast-changing environment. The goal? To help you master “舉一反三”—the ability to infer many ideas from one.

Course Objective and Outline:

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the power of analogy: Grasp the principles of analogy and its significance in problem-solving and idea generation.
• Apply different forms of analogy: Learn how to use structural, functional, and conceptual analogies to tackle diverse challenges.
• Use analogy in problem-solving: Identify and apply relevant analogies to address complex problems, drawing on insights from various fields.
• Unlock creativity through analogy: Leverage analogy to generate new ideas and develop innovative solutions in both individual and collaborative settings.
• Foster interdisciplinary thinking: Harness cross-disciplinary knowledge to fuel creativity and drive innovation in your projects.

Prepare for the future: Develop strategies for continuous idea generation and lifelong learning, ensuring you stay adaptable in an ever-changing world.

Audience:

This course is perfect for project managers, PMPs, senior leaders and professionals in any role who are looking to enhance their creative thinking and problem-solving abilities in the AI era. Whether you’re in project management, business strategy, or innovation roles, this course will equip you to generate unlimited ideas and apply analogical thinking to solve complex challenges. It is especially beneficial for those who looking to strengthen their idea resourcefulness and develop the ability of ‘舉一反三’—to infer many ideas from one analogy.

Prerequisites:

To get the most out of this course, attendees should:

• PMP certification holders or Experienced PM leaders
• Be eager to explore new ways of thinking and expand their creative potential.
• No prior experience of analogy or cognitive science is required, but a willingness to engage in interactive discussions and creative exercises will enhance your learning experience.

Instructor’s Profile

Prof. Dr. Kelvin WAN, PMP, PMO-CP

Industry Expert (Project Management), Chinese University Of Hong Kong (CUHK)
EMBA Adjunct Professor, CityU HK
Global Master Trainer and Corporate Coach of a Listed MNC
Master Trainer and Founding ExCo, iLEAP, Hong Kong Computer Society (HKCS)
Ex-VP Certification of PMI HK, PMI

Prof. Dr. Kelvin Wan is a professional master-trainer and corporate coach and in IT/IS field with over 25 years of experience. He has provided live training and coaching to more than 19,000 executives across the U.S., U.K., Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Greater Bay Area (GBA) regions, specializing in soft skills, methodologies, and company strategies. On average, his learners have 15 years of professional experience.

He is known as a “3H” trainer—High-touch, High-energy, and Highly-engaged—leveraging technology to deliver impactful live training sessions.

Prof. Wan is also a practicing scholar. His recent research on “Soft Competence for Executives” has been accepted by a renowned U.S. forum and published on major search engines. This research is particularly relevant to project talent employment in the AI era for the coming decades. In addition to his academic contributions, Prof. Wan has been invited to join the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council as a member specializing in Project Management and PMO. He is also the only expert from Asia invited to serve as a Global PMO Award judge, representing the region for PMOGA (PMO Global Alliance).