Workshop 1 of 9 · Category A
Critical and Creative Thinking for Local Challenges
Systems thinking, critical analysis and lateral problem-solving
All our courses can also be delivered on request: online, hybrid or in person at any venue, anywhere in the world, in Arabic, French or English.
Season
2026-2027, scheduled on request
Format
3 days, 10:00 to 16:00 each day, 12 contact hours per module
Delivery
Slí Nua Nexus, Glebe Street, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, F31 NN50, or your venue, online or hybrid
Certification
Certificate of completion for this module
Overview
An interactive, hands-on module designed to help participants deconstruct local community issues using systems thinking, critical analysis and lateral problem-solving methodologies.
Objectives
To move beyond surface-level symptoms, identify root causes of civic challenges, and unlock innovative, actionable solutions.
Learning outcomes
Participants will learn how to map complex problems, apply structured creative frameworks, and convert community friction into practical action points.
Who it is for
Young people, educators, volunteers, artists and local residents.
You leave with
A mapped problem tree for a live local challenge, with prioritised action points.
Included in these bundles
Book this module inside a thematic track and save around a quarter on the individual rates.
This module is part of the Potential Workshops. Complete all 9 workshops to earn the Slí Nua Advanced Certificate in Civic Innovation & Project Management. See the full series.
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Call for Creatives
Want to run something like this with us?
We welcome proposals from creatives, coaches, facilitators, artists, makers and subject-matter experts. Talks, workshops, multi-week courses or residencies; we handle the space, the setup and the audience, you bring the craft.