Week 8 Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is the definition of creativity (Amabile)?
The production of novel and useful ideas.
What is the definition of innovation?
The production of new ideas and their commercialization as a product or service.
What are the 5 steps in the creative process?
Opportunity/problem recognition
Immersion
Creative incubation
Insight (Eureka moment)
Verification/application
What is divergent thinking?
Generating multiple possible solutions or ideas; flexible and explorative
What is convergent thinking?
Narrowing down to the best solution; analytical and focused.
What are the four characteristics of creative leaders?
Knowledge (technical/practical know-how)
Cognitive abilities (intuition, flexibility, divergent thinking)
Personality (independent, persistent, self-confident)
Passion (intrinsic motivation, interest in the task)
What external factors may hinder innovation?
Economic instability, lack of resources, and cultural conformism.
Name 5 common barriers to creativity and innovation.
Fear of failure
Lack of leadership support
Short-term thinking
Lack of collaboration
Emotional stress/anxiety
What are some organisational methods to enhance creativity?
Brainstorming
Idea quotas (“bring 2 ideas”)
Unstructured time (e.g., Google’s 20% time)
Feedback tools (pet-peeves)
Use of AI (e.g., ChatGPT for divergent thinking)
What leadership practices support creativity?
Creativity-oriented HR (hiring/spotting creative talent)
Diverse and supportive teams
Stimulating tasks
Empowerment and autonomy
Leader and organizational support
Time and funding
Delayed financial rewards
Risk-tolerant, original culture
What leadership style best supports innovation?
Transformational leadership.
What is “loose-tight leadership”?
Balancing control with freedom – encouraging wild ideas (e.g., NASA’s warp drive).
What are “what/if” questions used for in creativity?
To challenge assumptions and open up new possibilities.
What is both/and thinking?
Embracing paradoxes and balancing competing needs.
What is counterfactual thinking?
Exploring “what if” alternatives to learn from past outcomes and generate new ideas.
How does mind-wandering help creativity?
It enables creative incubation by allowing unconscious connections to form.
What is the role of mindfulness in creativity?
Improves focus, problem-solving, and flexibility.
What are the 4 phases of the idea journey?
eneration – Creating and selecting promising ideas
Elaboration – Developing and refining the idea with feedback
Championing – Gaining support and resources
Implementation – Turning the idea into a tangible product or solution
