Creativity and Innovation Discussion Session #20

To strive and thrive you need creative ideas ….downsizing tends to make us timid when we need to be bold ….the creative employees are the ones that will survive

The Creative Process 1. The work environment 2. Traits 3. The four step creative process 4. Brainstorming 5. Divergent thinking

The Creative Process …..is anything but orderly …..has no respect for time

The Creative Process 1. The work environment 2. Traits 3. The four step creative process 4. Brainstorming 5. Divergent thinking

1. The environment that supports creativity…. The size of the team is critical Think about where you come up with your more creative ideas A passion for what they were doing, a genuine respect for others’ ideas

The Creative Process 1. The work environment 2. Traits 3. The four step creative process 4. Brainstorming 5. Divergent thinking

2. Traits of creative people Simply believing you’re creative Curiosity Confidence Courage Constancy They understand the creative process itself

The Creative Process 1. The work environment 2. Traits 3. The four step creative process 4. Brainstorming 5. Divergent thinking

3. The 4-step Creative Process 1. Preparation 2. Incubation 3. Inspiration 4. Verification

Preparation Gather data 1. Subject-specific 2. Divergent

Incubation Steps to achieve “alpha state” Close your eyes Slow, deep breaths Focus on a single image

Inspiration Be prepared to act Don’t waste a good idea

Verification Ideas are common….. …it takes more than merely a good idea

Evaluation Questions Use: A. Strongly agree B. Agree C. Disagree D. Strongly disagree E. Don’t know 1. I found the presentation of material easy to understand. 2. This Advantage session increased my knowledge on the subject presented. 3. I will be able to use some of the information from this Advantage session in the future. 4. The presenter was well prepared for this Advantage session. 5. This presentation should be repeated in future semesters.