Creativity & Innovation Module - PowerPoint Presentation

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Creativity in words…

“You can never solve a problem on the level on which it was created.”

 Albert Einstein

“Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties.”

Erich Fromm

“There is no innovation and creativity without failure. Period.”

Brene

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Defining

Creativity and Innovation

The use of

imagination

or original ideas to create something; inventiveness“What is creativity? Among other things, it is the ability to challenge assumptions, recognize patterns, see in new ways, make connections, take risks, and seize upon chance.”

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What is Organisational innovation?

Organisational innovation

is built on creative ideas,

it is the

successful implementation of creative ideas within an organisationSlide5
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Creativity & Innovation – Why does it matter

Flexibility

Innovation

Improves our capacity for thought and action

Allows us to respond by re-appraising our values and ways of workingHelps deal with unexpected issues by extending current knowledge to new situations and use new information in new ways Encourage to take risksSlide7

What purpose does it serve?

Creativity facilitates with

problem – solving

&

problem – findingAllows people to remain flexible & adaptablePositively influences

physical

&

mental

health

Optimal

functioning

Realization or fulfilment of one's talents and potentialities

- Self-actualization

Longevity Slide8

Creativity & Leadership

Creative leaders will be active in problem-solving procedures

Successful in dealing with new challenges

Hold future vision Inspire others with creative skillsSlide9

What Facilitates Creativity?

Facilitation:

Freedom,

Autonomy,

Good role models & resourcesEncouragementFreedom from criticism, “Norms in which innovation is prized and failure not fatal”Positive emotionsFlowHumour Slide10

What Hinders Creativity?

Lack of respect,

red tape,

constraint,

lack of autonomy & resources, inappropriate norms, incorrect project management,Inappropriate feedback, time pressure, competition, unrealistic expectationsSlide11
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Benefits of being Creative:

Everyone is creative in some way.

Creative skills can be learned and enhanced

Discovering our creativity starts with self-awareness – Answering questions such as;

“HOW am I creative?”  What do I do?  How do I approach problem-solving?”Slide14

– Benefits of being Creative -

Con’d

Creativity Brings

New Solutions

for Difficult ProblemsCreative People Find New OpportunitiesCreative Thinkers Ask Questions before the Customers DoCreative Employees Have a Broader Outlook and ApproachCreativity Accompanies Enthusiasm to

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Objectives of the module

Understand what creativity is, and why it’s an important skill to cultivate and practice in our lives

Understand the benefits of being creative during job-search

Become familiar with the 3 key skills of creativity;

Experience cultivating the skill first-hand through practical exercises and activitiesSlide16

Elements of Creativity

Problem – Solving

: The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues

Decision – Making

: The action or process of making important decisions Goal – Setting: The object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired resultSlide17

Activity 1:The 9 Dot PuzzleSlide18
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Activity 2: What can you see? Slide20
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Activity 3:

Creative Problem Solving (CPS) ModelSlide22

Act. 3:

Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Model

– Cont’d

Stage

StepUnderstanding the challenge Constructing opportunities 

Exploring Data

Framing problems

Generating Ideas

Generating Ideas

Preparing for Action

Developing Solutions

Building Acceptance

Planning Your Approach

Appraising Tasks

Designing ProcessSlide23

Activity 4: Place Identities Slide24

Activity 5Slide25

Activity 6: Game of Alternative Uses

Adapted from Muhamad

Hidayat

http://mummuu.blogspot.com.cy/2010/04/laptop-abuse-crazy-alternative-uses-for.htmlSlide26

Activity 7: Attribute Listing

Feature

Attribute

Ideas (alternatives)

Material usede.g. wood

e.g. plastic

Colour

e.g. black

e.g. multi-coloured

Shape

e.g. rectangular

e.g. oval

Special features

e.g. light on top

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SCAMPER Technique & Variation:

S –

Substitute

– components, materials, people;

C – Combine – mix, combine with other assemblies or services, integrate;A – Adapt – alter, change function, use part of another element;M– Modify – increase or reduce in scale, change shape, modify attributes;P – Put to another use;E –

Eliminate

– remove elements, simplify, reduce to core functionality;

R –

Reverse

– turn inside out or upside down.

Variation: Add:

M –

Magnify

– make it enormous, longer, higher

R –

Rearrange

– change the order, interchange componentsSlide28

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