Creative thinking at work
Creativity drives innovation, and innovation drives competitive advantage and profitability.
People who are high on openness to experience tend to perform better on unfamiliar tasks; they are more likely to demonstrate creative behavior. People who are low in openness to experience prefer familiarity, simplicity and closure.
Creative thinking is natural…With a few tips + tricks follow these 4 steps change how you work...today.
Step 1: Be Curious
Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.' Samuel Johnson
Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.' Samuel Johnson
o Ask (lots of) Questions
o Trying to Find the “Right” Answer
Step 2: Make Connections
'Creativity is the power to connect the seemingly unconnected.' William Plomer
o Talk to People in Different Fields
o Try Something (Anything) New Step Sideways &
o See Another Angle
Step 3: Challenge Yourself
'A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.' Albert Einstein
o Take Risks
o Accept Failures
Step 4: Cultivate Your Ideas
'Courage does not always roar. Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, I will try again tomorrow.' Unknown
o Daydream
o Give Ideas Time to Grow
o Consider all the Possibilities
Happy creative thinking!
