Flash SE+ssions: Creativity and Innovation in E+ and ESC - Creative Thinking and Problem-Solving in Youth Work

Inspired by the Creativity and Innovation in E+ training and drawing on our experiences online over the last months, we have devised a further concept we call Flash sE+ssions in which we combine different elements to deliver short, sharp training boosters. 

Online one-day sessions can be more flexible and easier to follow by professionals with busy schedules. The Flash sE+ssions look like this: a half-day intensive input on a specific topic followed by a half-day of offline tasks and optional mentoring from the trainers to allow participants to digest and directly apply the knowledge gained into their daily work. At the end of the afternoon the day closes with a debriefing session where participants can share their practical results and deepen the morning input. 

Like shots of inspiration, Flash sE+ssions are a flexible way of training online that can be adapted to many different topics. 

Creative Thinking and Problem-Solving in Youth Work

New situations require new solutions. The pandemic has demanded new ways of working with young people and in this Flash sE+ssion, we will explore concrete tools to come up with these solutions and promote creative thinking in youth work, both individually and in teams. We will surf the waves on how to manage creative teams to be a creative leader. Additionally,  we will present active methods to use with your colleagues to produce more creative solutions and truly innovate in your field.

Target group:

This Flash sE+ssion is for all those looking for inspiration to approach youth work in a more creative and innovative way. We’re talking youth workers and youth leaders, professionals and volunteers, who really want to grow and explore new ways to work with their young people and with their peers. If you are interested in exploring ways to reframe problems, ideate and understand better creative processes overall, this is for you.

Methodology:

Each Flash sE+ssion consists of four moments:

Participants are introduced to the theme in an interactive 3-hour session online (with break) in the morning.

At the end of the morning, participants receive a task to complete off-line.

Trainers are available for consultations/mentoring in the afternoon, regarding the theme and the task given. Consultations happen in small groups or individually, according to need.

A 1h30min debriefing session takes place at the end of the afternoon, to share practical results from the task, deepen the morning input and close the learning process.

Schedule:

One Flash sE+ssion includes:

1st Input: from 10h00-13h00 CET (Brussels Time)

Individual and/or mentoring time: 14h30-16h00 CET (Brussels Time)

2nd Input: 16h30-18h00 CET (Brussels Time)