Business Innovation ? Blocking: Saying YES or NO

Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation.

There are other useful definitions in this field, for example, creativity can be defined as consisting of a number of ideas, a number of diverse ideas and a number of novel ideas.

There are distinct processes that enhance problem identification and idea generation and, similarly, distinct processes that enhance idea selection, development and commercialisation. Whilst there is no sure fire route to commercial success, these processes improve the probability that good ideas will be generated and selected and that investment in developing and commercialising those ideas will not be wasted.

Blocking: saying YES or NO

Personalities can be divided into many types, but one of the simplest and easiest classifications that benefits idea generation and creative thinking is the concept of YES and NO.

a) People who generally say NO are rewarded by the security they gain.

b) People who generally say YES, are rewarded by the adventures they have.

Consciously acting to ACCEPT, that is say YES, rather than say NO, has benefits including:

a) A wider diversity of ideas as none are rejected.

b) More novel ideas as none are rejected.

c) A greater tendency to not evaluate ideas before expressing them.

d) A greater propensity for accepting first thoughts.

e) A greater tendency to see value.

f) A greater tendency to think outside comfort zones.

These and other topics are covered in depth in the MBA dissertation on Managing Creativity & Innovation, which can be purchased (along with a Creativity and Innovation DIY Audit, Good Idea Generator Software and Power Point Presentation) from http://www.managing-creativity.com/

You can also receive a regular, free newsletter by entering your email address at this site.

You are free to reproduce this article as long as no changes are made and the author's name and site URL are retained.

Kal Bishop MBA, is a management consultant based in London, UK. He has consulted in the visual media and software industries and for clients such as Toshiba and Transport for London. He has led Improv, creativity and innovation workshops, exhibited artwork in San Francisco, Los Angeles and London and written a number of screenplays. He is a passionate traveller. He can be reached on http://www.managing-creativity.com/

---

Take Your Good Idea One Step Further

Whether you're an executive, manager, professional, or entrepreneur, you need... Read More

A Time for Rebellion!

When is it right for you to rebel against the... Read More

The Pendulum Swings Right - A Major Shift is Happening Inside Our Brains

The world is now changing again, it appears. The logical... Read More

Innovation Management ? Ideas From The Most Embarrassing Experiences Of Life

Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More

Business Innovation ? Confidence through Competence

Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More

How to Turn Nothing Into Something

Excerpted from the Jim Rohn Weekend Seminar-Excelling in the New... Read More

Putting Your Ideas Into Action

Ideas are everywhere. Some are small and seemingly insignificant. Others... Read More

Managing Creativity and Innovation, Part 2 of 2

Leaders, consultants and managers must be competent in at least... Read More

Innovation Management: Trying Out New Ideas

Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More

Enhancing Vulnerability To Master Perfectionism

One of the ways a person must advance past perfectionism... Read More

How To Do What You Dont Want To

Before I reveal it, shall we review some things that... Read More

Innovation Management ? moving past the wall

Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More

Owning Your Power

Owning your power, your power to be real, to be... Read More

How To Benefit from The Power of New Innovations in the Year 2005

How many times have you heard the phrase "knowledge is... Read More

Creativity and Innovation Management ? Joy and Sustainability

Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More

Starving for Intimacy

Some are seeking love in a bottle. Others look for... Read More

How To Be An Innovator In A World Of Change

Innovators are opportunity-oriented.What's the hidden opportunity in that problem? Where... Read More

Intuition Power In Three Steps

Have you ever used your intuition to solve problems? Can... Read More

Three Step Problem Solving

How do you like to solve your problems? Do you... Read More

Become an Idea Collector

Have you ever gotten a really great idea ? one... Read More

Change Is a Skill Development Learning Process

Change, like almost every other life experience, is a learning... Read More

Set Yourself Up for Success!

Set Yourself Up For Success!... Read More

Accelerate Your Learning

Although you may not currently be a student, learning is... Read More

Business Innovation ? Good Thinking NOT Leadership

Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More

Innovation Management ? Isolating Problems and Implementing Solutions

Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More

Improve Your Small Talk - Gain Big Dividends!

Do you hate to make small talk? If so, you... Read More

Can We Change People?

There was a class of "challenged" children and many teachers... Read More

Seeking Initiative and Innovation? Reward Failure!

Based on Proprietary Research"If you want to increase initiative and... Read More

Innovation Management ? Capturing Ideas

Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More

Why Do We Suppress Higher Thought?

Throughout History we have imprisoned our brightest stars and thinkers.... Read More

Befriend Your Budget, This Yuletide and Always

It is that time of year again. Yuletide?Christmas in the... Read More

Creativity and Innovation Management - Good Ideas Part 1

The constant search for Good Ideas has resulted in many... Read More

Why It?s Important to Make Your Idea Real

Say you have an idea for something new and exciting... Read More