Identifying the dimensions, components and indicators of creativity training of middle managers of Islamic Azad University (Case study: Central Organization)

The aim of this study was to identify the dimensions, components and indicators of creativity training of middle managers of Islamic Azad University in the central organization.

In terms of applied purpose, this research is descriptive in terms of data collection method, which was done with a cross-sectional survey approach.Statistical community includes experts; Experts and knowledgeable people in the field of creativity training. 31 people were selected as the sample by purposive non-random sampling method. Data collection method was document and field research and data collection tools included semi-organized interview and Delphi data collection. The validity of Goba and Linken method is also determined by the agreement between the coders.Foundation and Delphi data research method data was used to analyze qualitative data. Finally, 7 dimensions, 24 components and 142 final indicators were identified.

The findings showed that the dimensions of creativity education (individual, educational requirements, organizational, socio-cultural, environmental, ethical and economic) and its components (personality traits, motivational characteristics, cognitive characteristics, management and leadership, human resource system Organizational structure, organizational culture, group (teamwork), information and communication technology (ICT), legal, goals and policy training, The content was skills training and teaching methods, evaluation, physical space, educational-interactive environment, educational technology, educational system, family, media and virtual agent, value, responsibility, national credibility, international credibility). A model was designed according to the dimensions and components. Such a model should be developed in each organization according to its requirements.