Top 10 Ways to Be More Creative/Innovative
Morning All,
It is a fact that if over our careers/lives we have been in an environment that has failed to foster Creativity or Innovation then it is highly likely the process may be quite alien to most of us! But like many skills a lot can be learned to improve our ability to think & act creatively in college, work or life in general.
Here are my Top 10 Ways to Foster an Innovative Mindset;
1. BRAINSTORM
This is very important ideas and thoughts clashing and being thrown up in the air highlights strengths and weaknesses that would otherwise go unnoticed. This includes asking colleagues and customers their ideas or go for a brainstorming walk!
2. TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS MORE
Your inner feelings are based on your life experiences and can very often be a great guide to successful ideas! Have lunch with a different person each day and don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it!
3. KEEP AN IDEA JOURNAL
Write down all your ideas you never know what idea or thought could make you your first million. Another way to use it is to spend 5 minutes writing down as many ideas as possible, it's amazing when you force yourself to do it what can be achieved!
4. COPY, PASTE & IMPROVE
Plenty have thread these roads before us and most of the time a lot of the hard work has been done for us, so as the heading suggests! But use it wisely as there is no excuse for plagiarism that's just Lazy!
5. USE DEADLINES & GOALS
Without these there is no urgency or target for the creative process! Also not having something to aim for can make us Lazy and we extend our own expectations and get nothing done!
6. LAUGH MORE, WORRY LESS - HAVE MORE FUN
Ask yourself 'What's the worst that could happen IF I fail' and then understand the risks & relax! The work environment is vastly more productive when it's happy.
7. ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY BUREAUCRACY & ADMIN
During the Creative/Innovative periods avoid mundane and dreary tasks that are not helping to achieve goals.
8. ASK FORGIVENESS, NOT PERMISSION
Be careful with this one, but its very effective! Avoid 'NO' at all costs, management, owners tend to be more cautious with the uncertainty of ideas and plans.
9. DIVIDE UP YOUR TASKS
It's easier to solve small problems instead of trying a big project in one go!
10. KNOW IT IS POSSIBLE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Acknowledge all your success' and reward yourself.
This will be especially helpful when looking at our group projects.
Until next post,
The Blipping Student
This is very important ideas and thoughts clashing and being thrown up in the air highlights strengths and weaknesses that would otherwise go unnoticed. This includes asking colleagues and customers their ideas or go for a brainstorming walk!
2. TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS MORE
Your inner feelings are based on your life experiences and can very often be a great guide to successful ideas! Have lunch with a different person each day and don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it!
3. KEEP AN IDEA JOURNAL
Write down all your ideas you never know what idea or thought could make you your first million. Another way to use it is to spend 5 minutes writing down as many ideas as possible, it's amazing when you force yourself to do it what can be achieved!
4. COPY, PASTE & IMPROVE
Plenty have thread these roads before us and most of the time a lot of the hard work has been done for us, so as the heading suggests! But use it wisely as there is no excuse for plagiarism that's just Lazy!
5. USE DEADLINES & GOALS
Without these there is no urgency or target for the creative process! Also not having something to aim for can make us Lazy and we extend our own expectations and get nothing done!
6. LAUGH MORE, WORRY LESS - HAVE MORE FUN
Ask yourself 'What's the worst that could happen IF I fail' and then understand the risks & relax! The work environment is vastly more productive when it's happy.
7. ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY BUREAUCRACY & ADMIN
During the Creative/Innovative periods avoid mundane and dreary tasks that are not helping to achieve goals.
8. ASK FORGIVENESS, NOT PERMISSION
Be careful with this one, but its very effective! Avoid 'NO' at all costs, management, owners tend to be more cautious with the uncertainty of ideas and plans.
9. DIVIDE UP YOUR TASKS
It's easier to solve small problems instead of trying a big project in one go!
10. KNOW IT IS POSSIBLE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Acknowledge all your success' and reward yourself.
This will be especially helpful when looking at our group projects.
Until next post,
The Blipping Student
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