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4. 4 An enterprising person has the following characteristics:  They keep their eyes open and mind active  They seize opportunities as they arise  They see the future in the present  They actively work toward their goals  They always find a way to take advantage of a situation

5. 5 Creativity is generating new ideas Innovation is when creative new ideas are implemented

6. 6 An off-the-wall idea, given the proper attention, may just become:  A solution to a problem  The next great marketing campaign  The beginnings of the next innovative product or service

7. 7 The main blocks to our creative potential are the three following limiting beliefs:  I am not creative  I don’t know how to be creative  It’s not ok to be creative around here

8. 8 There are two creative thinking methods – Creative and Analytical ANALYTICAL THINKING  Searches for consequence  Evaluating  Works in one direction  Non experimental  Serious  Systematic  Utilises logic, sense and rational  Follows sense and logic CREATIVE THINKING  Searching for all possibilities  Experimenting  Works in many directions  Entertaining  Playful  Incoherent and random  Utilises fantasy, wishes and intuition  Follows impulses and feelings

9. 9 If you do not want to settle for just ‘good enough’ in your job or project, consider these strategies:  Look for ways to make improvements  Focus suggestions on areas that have the greatest impact  Follow up your suggestions with action  Step outside of your box  Don't make frivolous suggestions

10. 10 Here are some basic steps for those that want to make a suggestion to the management:  Make the suggestion  Give the reason why you are making the suggestion  Explain what will be gained and what will be lost  Be prepared to answer questions AND MAKE IT

11. 11 Many organisations assign senior managers as screeners for new ideas. The common steps they usually follow include:  The idea presentation  Screening  Evaluation  Approval

12. 12 Brainstorming is an idea evaluation technique. Brainstorming is used not only evaluate but also further develop ideas. Brainstorming is generally done with a group of people.

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