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.
Status Games
One of the dynamics leaders should be looking out for is the propensity of certain personality types to be more interested in maintaining a high status within the group as opposed to working to arrive at good decisions.
Status interest and deference is a major cause of conflict, competition and blocking in group activities and leads to a restriction of information flow and a consequent reduction in the number and quality of ideas.
Status dynamics cause:
a) People to be more interested in maintaining high status at the expense of good results.
b) People to defer to higher status individuals at the expense of their own ideas.
c) People to value the ideas of higher status people more than their own.
d) High status individuals to consciously block the ideas of lower status individuals.
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/
Women have made tremendous contributions to society at every level;... Read More
Unfortunately, at least two thirds of much of the training... Read More
Once upon a time there lived an innocent, hardworking manager.... Read More
One of the key skills for the leaders of growing... Read More
The following question is usually debated a lot amongst IT... Read More
When we want to hire people for a corporation or... Read More
INTRODUCTIONThe typical approach executive teams use to cascade, or roll... Read More
One of the hardest things I had discovered running my... Read More
Every parent, educator, and manager knows that "Nintendo children"--those born... Read More
Fast Relief for Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 ComplianceSection 404 of... Read More
THE CHANGING BOSS-SECRETARY RELATIONSHIP: Imagine a partnership at work. One... Read More
I'm too busy; I'd love to but I'm very busy;... Read More
The overriding goal of ISO-14000. (History 1995)As ISO-9000 becomes a... Read More
The steps need to be taken to prepare an organization... Read More
I recently gave a presentation to a group of business... Read More
You can use this step-by-step method to hire applicants who... Read More
Statistics consistently reinforce that the biggest challenge in today's contact... Read More
As a child, you probably heard, "to thine own self... Read More
Information is the lifeblood of the economy. That's especially true... Read More
We live in a relentlessly competitive world. The daily pressure... Read More
THE MEASUREMENT OF TRAINING: Evaluation is one of the most... Read More
I found it important to clarify for employees what "deal-breaker"... Read More
What is the number one way to prevent failure in... Read More
What is a Virtual Assistant? A Virtual Assistant is a... Read More
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
Everyone knows that an agenda is the key to an... Read More
Bar Charts and the Information ChallengeWhether one is an unknown... Read More
Hiring good employees is not only important to business, it's... Read More
The characteristics of job applicants have a strong influence on... Read More
In any organisation, progress is frequently impaired by the time... Read More
This facilitator's guide to running a stakeholder analysis workshop is... Read More
I believe the media and our culture sends the wrong... Read More
Every small to mid-sized business owner would love to know... Read More
There's a common phrase used by Organizational Development and Human... Read More
Even in today's still uncertain economic times, there are companies... Read More
Insightful leaders and organizations recognize that training is a valuable... Read More
I recently flew from Seattle to Atlanta, I realized, just... Read More
As a result of the dot com meltdown and the... Read More
The following tips will help you communicate more effectively with... Read More
Whilst tests measuring the creative or innovative personality exist, there... Read More
One of the first things I look at when I... Read More
Is building your own inventory management solution really your best... Read More
Don't Let Your Measurements Mislead You ... Read More
1) Use a live instructor. Adults learn best by doing,... Read More
Many managers believe that treating their team members as responsible... Read More
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
We draw conclusions about people through observation, their behavior, past... Read More
The old saying 'You have to spend money to make... Read More
Ellen was a clerk working for a large insurance company.... Read More
A leader's role is to focus on those areas of... Read More
Employees are the often-neglected stakeholders in the success or failure... Read More
The senior flight attendant on the WestJet flight was starting... Read More
It used to be that only the largest multi-nationals needed... Read More
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
The title implies that some people are and others not.This... Read More
When you have to deal with one of your team... Read More
SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION PROCEDUREEvery complaint will be thoroughly investigated.... Read More
When you are acclaimed for excellence during times of crisis... Read More
In today's competitive world shorter product life cycles, customers rapid... Read More
Sooner or later, most business owners need to look for... Read More
THE PURPOSE OF SURVEY FEEDBACK:In globally competitive environments, organizations are... Read More
Does the idea of program evaluation make your stomach churn?... Read More
Before you start your own business one of the first... Read More
The industrial age is over. Organizations still stuck in the... Read More
All of us have knowledge, expertise, and experience that others... Read More
Today there is great weight put on a person's attitude.... Read More
Business Management |