
Curiosity at Work
Sharpen your thinking. Drive Better Innovation.
Innovation doesn’t start with ideas—it starts with discovery. The best solutions come from a deep understanding of the problems they solve. Yet, many professionals rush to solutions without fully exploring the opportunity space. Curiosity at Work helps leaders and aspiring leaders sharpen their ability to uncover insights, reframe challenges, and guide their teams through the discovery process.
What You’ll Gain:
A scientific understanding of curiosity and how to harness it for innovation
Techniques to identify real problems and opportunities before jumping to solutions
Lateral thinking strategies to reframe challenges and uncover new possibilities
Stronger questioning skills to challenge assumptions and spark fresh ideas
Practical methods for fostering team-wide curiosity and guiding discovery sessions
Course Structure:
Interactive Learning: A mix of instruction, hands-on exercises, and collaboration
Real-World Application: Participants bring a real project or opportunity to explore
Cohort Size: Up to 24 participants for meaningful discussion and feedback
Time Commitment: 4 weeks if delivered virtually, 1.5 days for on-site engagements (~8-10 hours total)
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for current and emerging leaders who want to strengthen their ability to navigate uncertainty, uncover insights, and foster a culture of curiosity within their teams. You don’t need to be a formal manager—anyone who sees leadership as part of their career path will benefit from this course.
Course Overview:
How Curiosity Works – Understand the science behind curiosity and how it fuels innovation
The Discovery Phase of Innovation – Learn techniques to define problems and identify opportunities
Reframing with Lateral Thinking – Shift perspectives to unlock creative solutions
Asking Better Questions – Develop the skill of powerful, insight-generating questions
Opportunities vs. Ideas – Differentiate between identifying challenges and solving them
Developing Collective Curiosity – Learn practical strategies to lead teams through discovery
Applying to Workplace Challenges – Use course concepts on a real, role-relevant project
Why This Course?
Great leaders don’t just have great ideas—they ask great questions, seek fresh perspectives, and guide their teams toward solving the right problems a better way. This course gives you the frameworks and tools to navigate complexity, spark innovation, and lead with curiosity.