CREATIVE SOLVING IDEAS (CSI): A training course about design thinking, data visualization and ideas management.

This training, for people working with youth (as workers, EVS mentors, trainers or leaders) has the aim to help them learn how to: -use design thinking and data visualization tools for their ideas development and creativity inspiration -present their ideas in the best way using visualization techniques We will combine data presentation, ideas management and design thinking model. On the example of concrete projects, people taking part in this training will be able to integrate visualization tools in every step of their ideas development. The basis for ideas management is the five-steps design thinking process: understanding, define, ideate, prototype, test. On every step we will integrate data visualization tools, techniques and useful programmes (like pintarest, prezi, tumblr, infogramms, brainstorming and clouds, etc…), which they could use in their activities with youngsters, development and/or presentation of ideas & data. No special skills are needed - Learning by doing! The concrete objectives are: 1.To provide participants with tools on design thinking and data visualization as problem solving method 2.To support participants in developing their competences to create a visual presentation for their ideas 3.To offer them opportunities to strengthen their creativity and innovation 4.To create a space for collaboration and common projects between participants 5.To give an overview on alternative methods of project planning 6.To help participants to be more aware of the value of Erasmus +: Youth in Action program