Introduction to Methods and Tools to Encourage Creativity

Type of course:

Digital learning, Lesson

Language:

Duration:

15 minutes

Workload:

2 hours

Proficiency:

Advanced

Target:

Professionals, Students, Workers

This nugget delves into the concept of creativity, distinguishing it from innovation and emphasising its learnable nature. It introduces four methods for generating new ideas: evolution, synthesis, revolution, and rebirth. The discussion also explores roadblocks to creativity, such as reliance on rational thinking, self-censoring, and self-punishment, with suggestions for overcoming them. Additionally, the nugget provides insights on developing personal creativity by being curious, unplugging to relax, seeking advice, and employing creative thinking techniques. Lastly, it touches on preserving and cultivating creativity by questioning assumptions, defining and redefining problems, and reflecting on experiences for self-assessment.

Learning outcomes

Learner who has completed the nugget is able to apply various methods to cultivate and enhance personal creativity, such as evolutionary, synthetic, revolutionary, and rebirth approaches to idea generation.
Learner who has completed the nugget is able to recognize and overcome common roadblocks to creative thinking, including reliance on rational thinking, self-censoring, and self-punishment.
Learner who has completed the nugget is able to utilize specific techniques to boost creativity, including curiosity exploration, unplugging and relaxation, and seeking external advice or collaboration.