Idea Evaluation and Selection |CP5|
Transforming Ideas into Impactful Solutions.
Welcome to "Idea Evaluation and Selection," the fifth course in the Mastering Creative Problem Solving series. This course guides you through the critical process of transforming a wealth of ideas into a clear, strategic plan of action.
After generating creative possibilities, it's crucial to determine which ones merit your time, energy, and resources. This course equips you with robust evaluation techniques to assess feasibility, prioritize effectively, and select ideas with the greatest potential for impact.
Using real-world case studies and structured frameworks, you’ll master the art of selecting winning ideas, balancing innovation, risk, and strategic alignment to maximize success.
What You’ll Learn
Criteria for Evaluating Ideas
Develop customized evaluation frameworks that precisely reflect your project goals, available resources, and core values, ensuring your decisions are well-informed and intentional.
Prioritization Methods
Learn powerful techniques such as weighted scoring, impact/effort grids, and decision matrices to systematically rank ideas and build actionable roadmaps.
SWOT Analysis for Idea Assessment
Utilize SWOT to thoroughly explore each idea’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats—bringing potential risks and hidden possibilities into sharp focus.
📦 What’s Included
  • Engaging, beginner-friendly Audio Deep Dives & Text lessons
  • Coaching Session: Decision-Making & Idea Evaluation Workshop
  • Case studies from innovation teams, entrepreneurs, and product developers
  • Interactive exercises with real - life case scenarios
  • Downloadable study guide, SWOT templates, scoring models, and prioritization grids
  • Bonus: Idea selection tracker and team alignment tips
👤 Target Audience
  • Product managers, strategists, and innovators deciding between competing ideas
  • Entrepreneurs seeking clarity on where to focus resources
  • Teams struggling to reach consensus during ideation follow - up
  • Anyone wanting to ensure their best ideas translate into real - world value
✅ Requirements
  • Completion of the “Idea Generation Techniques” course is helpful
  • An open challenge or list of ideas ready for evaluation
  • Willingness to make data - driven, reflective choices
🎓 Certification
Earn a Certificate of Completion to validate your skill in idea analysis and decision – making - perfect for innovation teams, leadership training, or project portfolios.
🌐 Part of the Mastering Creative Problem Solving Learning Path
This course ensures your ideas evolve from possibility to action:
Introduction to Creative Problem Solving
Developing a Creative Mindset Overview
Problem Identification and Analysis
Idea Generation Techniques
Idea Evaluation and Selection
Developing Creative Solutions
Overcoming Creativity Blocks
Collaboration and Team Problem Solving
Applying Creative Problem Solving in Real Life
Each lesson builds on the last moving from inspiration to implementation.
🚀 From Possibility to Practicality
Not every idea is equal. Learn how to choose the ones that will truly make an impact.