The Business of Creativity Course

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The Business of Creativity course

A new series of on-demand masterclasses from Sir John Hegarty launches on 27th March 2023.

Now more than ever, businesses need to innovate and adapt at pace. Creativity is business-critical.

Exclusive AANA member offer:
20% discount off the course


Module 1

Understanding Creativity

  • The role creativity plays in business
  • The need for marketers to shift from stalking to seducing
  • The types of creativity
  • Understanding the difference between creativity and innovation
  • Creativity as an expression of self

Module 2

How to get started

  • Understanding words can be a barrier
  • Creativity doesn’t exist in a vacuum
  • The role confidence plays in creativity
  • How to navigate risk
  • How to overcome the fear of a blank page
  • The importance of your north star

Module 3

The power of truth

  • Without truth an idea loses its power
  • The truth of art is fundamental to its success
  • Truth in business
  • Truth in brand and why brands were originally formed
  • What word should be used instead of brand
  • The power of a movement

Module 4

Creating a culture

  • How to inspire a creative culture
  • The importance of coming up with a philosophy to guide your creativity
  • John’s philosophy and how to find yours
  • The role of humour
  • How the power triangle should be inverted in a creative culture
  • How to manage creativity

Module 5

The creative
process

  • Process Vs Chaos
  • The importance of a great brief
  • What are the key components of an inspiring brief
  • The importance of body language
  • How to receive an idea
  • How seeking difference is crucial to a successful outcome

Module 6

Finding and nurturing an idea

  • How creativity is 80% idea and 80% execution
  • Good is the enemy of great
  • The importance of team
  • Knowing when to turn the page and move on
  • The role of cultural relevance

Module 7

Storytelling and selling creativity

  • How storytelling inspires learning, remembering and communication
  • How words can often be a barrier to effective communication
  • Key principles when selling ideas
  • The role of storytelling in business and maintaining a culture

Module 8

Living the creative
life

  • The danger of ‘isms’
  • 7 habits for a creative life

Exclusive AANA member offer: 20% discount off the course