Innovative thinking refers to the way of thinking that can discover and create new knowledge, methods, products or services. It is one of the important goals of corporate training because it can help employees improve work efficiency, solve problems, respond to changes, and create value. Innovative thinking is not born, but can be formed through training and exercise. From the perspective of psychology and management, this paper summarizes the ten habits of cultivating innovative thinking, and analyzes the application and effect of these habits in practice in the light of the enterprise training cases provided by Shangpu Consulting Company for customers.

1. Stay curious

Curiosity is the source of innovative thinking, which can stimulate employees to explore and discover new things, new problems and new opportunities. Habits of maintaining curiosity include: active questioning, active observation, extensive reading, and continuous exploration. In these ways, employees can expand their knowledge, increase the amount of information, and inspire.

For example, in the corporate training provided by Champ Consulting for an automobile manufacturer, in order to increase the sensitivity and insight of employees to market needs and competitor dynamics, Champ Consulting designed a "car tour" activity. In this activity, employees are divided into groups, and each group needs to visit car showrooms of different brands, different types, and different prices within a certain period of time, and record their own observations and feelings. In this way, employees can understand the current situation and trends of the automotive market from multiple perspectives, and discover the advantages and disadvantages of their own products or services.

2. Dare to Try

Trying is the practice of innovative thinking, which can help employees turn their ideas into actions and test their feasibility and effectiveness. Dare to try habits include: the courage to express their ideas, active participation in innovative projects or activities, not afraid of risk or failure. Through these ways, employees can enhance self-confidence, exercise execution, accumulate experience.

For example, in the corporate training provided by Shangpu Consulting for an e-commerce platform, in order to improve employees' understanding and satisfaction of user needs and behaviors, Shangpu Consulting designed a "user experience laboratory" activity. In this activity, employees are divided into small groups, and each group needs to design a research or test plan for users and execute it in actual user scenarios. In this way, employees can directly communicate and interact with users, obtain feedback and suggestions from users, and optimize and improve based on actual data.

3. Accept failure

Failure is the only way to innovative thinking. It can help employees learn from their mistakes and find the causes and solutions of problems. The habit of accepting failure includes: facing up to failure, not evading or shirking responsibility, analyzing the causes and lessons of failure, and making plans and measures for improvement. In these ways, employees can improve their self-reflection and adjustment skills and develop a spirit of continuous improvement.

For example, in the corporate training provided by Shangpu Consulting Company for a catering chain company, in order to improve the employees' ability to develop and promote new products, Shangpu Consulting Company designed a "food creativity competition" activity. In this activity, employees are divided into groups, and each group needs to design a new dish based on market research and user feedback, and conduct trial production and trial eating. In this way, employees can use their creativity and skills, but also face the possibility of failure. If it fails, employees need to analyze their own shortcomings and seek guidance and help from experts or colleagues.

4. Multi-angle thinking

Multi-angle thinking is one of the methods of innovative thinking. It can help employees break the mindset, expand their thinking horizons, and find more possibilities and solutions. The habit of multi-angle thinking includes: empathy, thinking from different roles, positions, situations, etc.; comparative thinking, comparing and learning from different industries, fields, countries, etc.; associative thinking, from different knowledge, experience, Interests, etc. are connected and combined. In these ways, employees can increase the depth and breadth of innovative thinking.

For example, in the corporate training provided by Shangpu Consulting for a financial services organization, in order to increase employee attention and improvement to customer needs and satisfaction, Shangpu Consulting designed a "Financial Services Experience Map" activity. In this activity, employees are divided into groups, and each group needs to map out the various links, feelings and problems they have experienced in the process of using financial services from different customer roles (such as investors, borrowers, financial managers, etc.), and make corresponding suggestions for improvement. In this way, employees can understand their needs and expectations from the customer's perspective and look for service solutions that better meet their needs.

5. Seek Feedback

Feedback is one of the tests of innovative thinking that helps employees assess whether their ideas or actions are effective or valuable and get suggestions for improvement or refinement. The habit of seeking feedback includes: actively seeking opinions or suggestions from superiors, colleagues, customers, etc.; actively participating in evaluation or review activities; and listening to and absorbing criticism or praise from others. Through these ways, employees can increase their objective understanding and improve their innovation ability and level.

For example, in the corporate training provided by Shangpu Consulting Company for a medical device company, in order to improve the quality and efficiency of employees' new product design and development, Shangpu Consulting Company designed a "product innovation review meeting" activity. In this activity, employees are divided into groups. Each group needs to design a new medical device according to market needs and technical conditions, and show and introduce it to experts and users at the review meeting. In this way, employees can obtain feedback and evaluation from experts and users, and modify and improve according to their opinions.

6. Continuous learning

Learning is the foundation of innovative thinking, which can help employees update their knowledge, master skills and keep up with the times. The habit of continuous learning includes: regularly attending training or seminars to learn new theories or methods; actively consulting materials or networks to learn new information or trends; and constantly practicing or simulating to learn new skills or experiences. Through these methods, employees can continuously enrich their knowledge reserves and improve their professional quality.

For example, in the corporate training provided by Shangpu Consulting for a tourism service enterprise, in order to improve the insight and creativity of employees on the tourism market and customer needs, Shangpu Consulting designed an activity of "Tourism Creative Workshop. In this activity, employees are divided into groups. Each group needs to design a new tourism product or service based on the latest tourism market report and customer research data provided by Champ Consulting, and share and discuss with other groups in the workshop. In this way, employees can learn the latest tourism market dynamics and customer demand characteristics, and apply to their own creative design.

7. Win-win cooperation

Cooperation is one of the promoting factors of innovative thinking, which can help employees use the wisdom and strength of the team to achieve better innovation results. The habit of win-win cooperation includes: actively participating in team activities or projects, sharing their own ideas or resources; respecting and listening to others' opinions or suggestions, seeking consensus or compromise; supporting each other and encouraging others to form a good team atmosphere. In these ways, employees can enhance team spirit and improve team efficiency.

For example, in the corporate training provided by Shangpu Consulting for a clothing brand, in order to improve the innovative and collaborative ability of employees in clothing design and marketing, Shangpu Consulting designed a "clothing creativity competition. In this activity, employees are divided into groups, and each group needs to design a suit of clothing according to the theme and requirements, and display and promote it. In this way, employees can give full play to their talents in design, production, sales, etc., and communicate and collaborate with other team members.

8. Jump out of the comfort zone

Comfort zone refers to the environment or state where people are accustomed to and feel safe and comfortable. Jumping out of the comfort zone means that people dare to challenge themselves and try new things or environments to gain new experiences and growth. The habit of jumping out of the comfort zone includes: actively accepting new tasks or roles, challenging one's abilities and potential; actively looking for new opportunities or environments, expanding one's horizons and networks; actively adapting to new changes or situations, and adjusting one's attitude and behavior. Through these methods, employees can increase their adaptability and flexibility, and improve their innovation level and competitiveness.

For example, in the corporate training provided by Shangpu Consulting for an educational institution, in order to improve the innovative ability and diversity of teaching methods and content of employees, Shangpu Consulting designed a "teaching exchange plan" activity. In this activity, employees are divided into groups, and each group needs to go to different educational institutions for teaching exchanges within a certain period of time, and summarize and share after the exchanges. In this way, employees can be exposed to different teaching concepts and models, and learn from them.

9. Utilization of Resources

Resources refer to all kinds of useful materials, information and manpower that people can use. The use of resources means that people can effectively discover, acquire, integrate and utilize various resources to achieve their own innovation goals. The habit of using resources includes: actively searching for and screening useful information or data to increase one's knowledge base; actively contacting and using relevant contacts or institutions to increase one's social capital; and actively applying for and using favorable equipment or conditions to increase one's material support. In these ways, employees can make full use of the resources they have or can obtain to improve the efficiency and quality of their innovation.

For example, in the corporate training provided by Shangpu Consulting for an architectural design company, in order to improve the innovative ability and practicality of employees in architectural design and construction, Shangpu Consulting designed an "architectural creativity competition" activity. In this activity, employees are divided into groups, and each group needs to design a building plan according to the theme and requirements, and make models and displays. In this way, employees can use various information, data, materials, equipment and other resources provided by Shangpu Consulting, and combine their professional knowledge and experience in the construction field to carry out creative design and implementation.

10. Stick to the Goals

A goal is a specific, clear, measurable result or state that people want to achieve. Adhering to goals means that people can clearly define their own innovation goals and make continuous and planned efforts for them. The habit of adhering to the goal includes: formulating specific and reasonable innovation goals and breaking them down into operational steps or tasks; formulating specific and flexible innovation plans and adjusting or revising them according to actual conditions; formulating specific and effective innovation evaluations, and rewarding or improving them according to the evaluation results. In these ways, employees can increase their clarity and certainty about their innovation goals and make a sustained and planned effort towards them.

For example, in the corporate training provided by Champ Consulting for an advertising company, in order to improve the innovative ability and effectiveness of employees in advertising creativity and execution, Champ Consulting designed an "advertising creativity contest. In this activity, employees are divided into groups, and each group needs to design an advertising plan according to the customer's needs and budget, and produce and display it. In this way, employees can define their own innovation goals and carry out creative design and execution in accordance with the innovation process and standards provided by Champ Consulting.

Conclusion

From the perspective of psychology and management, this paper summarizes the ten habits of cultivating innovative thinking, including: keeping curiosity, daring to try, accepting failure, thinking from multiple angles, seeking feedback, continuous learning, win-win cooperation, jumping out of the comfort zone, using resources, and sticking to goals. This paper also analyzes the application and effect of these habits in practice, combined with the enterprise training cases provided by Shangpu Consulting Company for customers. It is hoped that this paper can inspire and help the design and implementation of enterprise training.