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MBAexpress: Creativity and Innovation – V 2.0

MBAexpress: Creativity and Innovation – V 2.0

Earn CPE Credits!

  • Format: Online
  • CPE Credits: 1
  • Level: Basic
  • Field of Study: Management & Skill Development
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MBAexpress: Creativity and Innovation – V 2.0

Earn CPE Credits!

  • Format: Online
  • CPE Credits: 1
  • Level: Basic
  • Field of Study: Management & Skill Development
3735

MBAexpress: Creativity and Innovation – V 2.0

This course introduces proven methods that help CPAs and business professionals unlock their creativity and develop innovative thinking. Participants will learn practical techniques to overcome mental barriers, move beyond traditional “SALY” (Same As Last Year) thinking, and approach challenges with fresh perspectives. By applying these strategies, professionals can improve problem-solving abilities, enhance performance, and foster a culture of creativity and innovation in their organizations.

  • Cognitive bias identification and mitigation techniques

  • Innovation evaluation and prioritization methods

  • Customer-centered value creation approaches

  • Innovation integration within established organizations

  • Performance measurement for innovation initiatives

  • Sustainable competitive advantage through disciplined creativity

Who Should Enroll?

CPAs
CPAs looking to enhance their ability to think creatively and apply innovative approaches to financial analysis, advisory services, and problem-solving.
Finance and Accounting Professionals
Professionals who want to move beyond routine processes and develop fresh perspectives to improve financial reporting, analysis, and strategic support.
Corporate Finance Teams
Finance teams seeking new ideas and innovative methods to improve business performance, streamline processes, and support better organizational decisions.
Business Leaders and Managers
Leaders who want to encourage creative thinking within their teams and identify new opportunities for growth and operational improvement.
Professionals Seeking to Strengthen Innovative Thinking
Individuals who want to break away from traditional thinking patterns and build skills that foster creativity, adaptability, and innovative solutions in the workplace.

Key Areas Covered

Practical Idea-Generation Techniques

Learn structured methods to generate new ideas and approach business challenges with creative solutions.

Overcoming Mental Barriers and Routine Thinking

Discover ways to move beyond habitual “same as last year” thinking and develop a more open, innovative mindset.

Brainstorming Strategies

Explore effective brainstorming approaches that encourage collaboration and lead to more diverse and impactful ideas.

Foundations of Innovation in Business

Understand the key principles that support innovation and how organizations can foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Leveraging Analytical and Creative Thinking Together

Learn how combining analytical skills with creative thinking can lead to smarter decisions and innovative business solutions.

Earn Valuable CPE Credits

Participants can earn 30 CPE credits while expanding their knowledge of business management and improving their professional capabilities.

Course Overview

01
Unlock Creative Thinking
Learn proven techniques that help professionals unlock their creative potential and approach business challenges with fresh perspectives.
02
Break Through Mental Barriers
Identify common mental roadblocks such as “SALY” (Same As Last Year) thinking and discover strategies to move beyond routine approaches.
03
Apply Practical Creativity Methods
Explore structured creativity and brainstorming methods that help generate ideas quickly and effectively in professional environments.
04
Drive Innovation in the Workplace
Understand how innovative thinking can improve problem-solving, decision-making, and overall performance within organizations.

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About Authors

Peter Margaritis

Peter Margaritis, CPA, CGMA, CSP is a keynote speaker, author, and communication strategist who helps professionals present financial information with clarity and confidence. He has delivered over 500 keynotes and workshops worldwide and is the author of Improv Is No Joke and Taking the Numb Out of Numbers, using applied improvisation to enhance communication and leadership.

Jennifer H. Elder

Jennifer H. Elder, CPA, CMA, CIA, CFF, CGMA, MS is a keynote speaker, trainer, and business coach with over 20 years of experience helping organizations transform their strategy and operations. She is known for making complex business and financial topics practical, engaging, and easy to understand, and has delivered training for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and CPA firms across the U.S.

FAQs

What Topics Are Covered?

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  • Creativity methods for generating ideas quickly
  • Breaking through mental barriers
  • Brainstorming
  • Innovation
  • Using the creative side of your brain

Who Should Enroll?

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  • CPAs and accounting professionals supporting innovation initiatives
  • Finance teams evaluating strategic projects and improvement programs
  • Business managers leading process improvement or transformation efforts
  • Entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs seeking structured innovation frameworks
  • Professionals seeking MBA-level exposure to disciplined creativity and innovation concepts

What Skills Will I Gain?

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  • Structured idea-generation capability
  • Cognitive bias awareness and mitigation techniques
  • Objective evaluation of innovative concepts
  • Strategic alignment of innovation initiatives
  • Improved problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Innovation performance measurement skills

How Is the Program Delivered?

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The program is delivered fully online in a self-paced format, allowing professionals to complete the course flexibly while maintaining work commitments.

What Is the Program Level and Field of Study?

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  • Level: Basic
  • Field of Study: Management & Skill Development
  • Delivery Format: Online
  • CPE Credit: 1

Learning Outcomes

Apply techniques to build creative confidence

Identify and use different creativity and innovation methods

Break through common thinking patterns that limit performance

Methods to combine analytical and creative thinking for stronger business outcomes.