Summary

Synopsis

Each of us is born creative, even if we are not artists or sculptors. Creativity is what gives us the power to find alternative solutions to everyday problems, and is therefore invaluable in business. Learn some practical strategies and tips on how to become more innovative based on ideas and practices drawn from experts in the field of creativity.

Objectives

• Identify what prevents you from being creative
• Determine the creative environment that works best for you
• List key characteristics typically linked to creative people
• Name three strategies to develop your creativity
• Identify how to infuse creativity into your work

Outline

• Acknowledgement
• Introduction
• Overview
• Objectives
• Inner Reflection
• Reclaiming Creative Power
• Creative Blocks
• Creativity Games
• The Three Ps
• Developing Awareness
• Environmental Issues
• Designing an Environment
• Open Environments
• Crossword Puzzle
• Checkpoint I
• Opening Up
• The Creative Process
• Capturing Ideas
• Convergent and Divergent Thinking
• SCAMPER
• The PMI Method
• Cultivating Team Creativity
• Checkpoint II
• Creative Maintenance
• Play and Humor
• Practice Being an Artist
• Keeping it Steady
• Tapping Your Imagination
• Creative Living
• Final Checkpoint