Being creative in the workplace doesn't necessarily mean being Picasso in the playgroup or a Day Care Da Vinci, it means thinking originally and finding innovative solutions that lead to enjoyable engagement and wider spread positive benefits. Think of times in the year when creativity is often at its peak, such as planning for festivals, birthdays or special events. At these times we are rich with suggestions and recollections of things that have stimulated our thinking as we've gone about our work.
Many people think to be creative they have to be able to draw, paint, make music or act. All these may be artistically creative, but true creativity has a much broader definition. Don't let limiting beliefs prevent you from exercising your creative spark.
Think outside the box
We've heard the term, but how can we do it?
- Give yourself quality time and space to think.
- Think in ways that are different to the usual.
- Think beyond the obvious and practical.
- Look at a solution from different perspectives.
- Use visual, auditory and kinaesthetic stimuli.
- Think solution and benefits, rather than get stuck with the problem.
- Be excited by exploring other possibilities
People who use creative approaches to problems and projects often find themselves given more varied opportunities in the workplace and creativity can be the catalyst for effective team-building and bonding.
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