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1. Stimulating Creativity In The Workplace 2. Blocking Creativity In The Workplace pages 3,4 & 5 pages 6,7 & 8 3. Recommendations For My Creative Workplace 4. Reference Material pages 9,10 & 11 page 12
TIMULATING
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IN THE WORKPLACE
6. Make The Office Fun: Author Roger Von Oech wrote, Necessity may be the mother of invention, but play is certainly the father. A fun office environment is essential to a creative and productive workplace. Inspiration can come in many forms; ie: Music, Art, Plants and Animals can enhance creativity. Creativity is associated with Joy and Love and negativity associated with Fear, Anxiety and Anger. So whenever possible make sure the workplace is a Fun and Happy environment. Todays happiness often predicts tomorrows creativity. 7. Remove Competitive Boundaries: Studies have shown creativity is compromised when people in a workgroup compete instead of collaborating. When people compete for information they stop sharing information and that doesnt stimulate creative thinking. No single individual has got all the information required to complete the creative process. Encourage the sharing of ideas and the ideas will benefit greatly. 8.Furnishings and Layout: Ergonomics are a consideration that should be made as a persons comfort is a big part of their creativity, and the workplace layout is a big part of the creative process. 9. Brainstorming Ideas: Have regular group meetings or think tanks with the Creative Team to discuss ideas for Ad Campaigns or general workplace environment. 10.Be Flexible: Flexibility is a key component of the creative workplace. Be willing to try new and different approaches to just about anything and you will see the creative juices flow.
Value and recognise peoples talent and creativity will flourish, and remember Creative Thinking turns great ideas into reality.
LOCKING
REATIVITY
IN THE WORKPLACE
arrrg! are we going to move to the new office or what? I can't think clearly about anything. look at all this clutter!
7. Failure to encourage or recognise talent: Failing to recognise talent in people will block their creativity, so it is important to recognise and encourage that talent. 8. Too Many Distractions: Clutter (boxes, papers, note pads, etc), lack of space, wrong furnishings or the lack of flaura can all contribute to blocking creativity in the workplace. 9. Creative Boundaries: If you restrict people in their creative thinking by giving them boundaries then you block their creativity. True creativity has no boundaries or restrictions placed on it so remove as many boundaries as possible in the creative thinking process. 10.No Flexibility: An unwillingness to be flexible with your thinking will quickly block creativity and lead to a general unhappiness in the workplace. This lack of creativity will eventually cause you to lose clients. Fail to value and recognise peoples talent and creativity will never flourish, and remember Creative Thinking turns great ideas into reality.
i want more space! you guys are gonna have to move out of here! my cogs have stopped turning and i can't think straight!
ECOMMENDATIONS
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REFERENCES
http://www.officedesigngallery.com/template_archives_cat.asp?cat=12 http://www.smallbusinessadvocate.com/small-business-articles/creativity-breaking-the-mental-blocks-694 http://www.creativity-portal.com/bc/other/creative.block.html http://positivesharing.com/2006/10/10-seeeeeriously-cool-workplaces/ http://www.masternewmedia.org/where_to_find_free_images_and_visuals/ http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2009/03/photovisi-simple-quick-collage-builder.html http://sielearning2.tafensw.edu.au/moodle/mod/resource/index.php?id=419 http://sielearning2.tafensw.edu.au/moodle/mod/resource/view.php?id=13111 http://sielearning2.tafensw.edu.au/moodle/mod/resource/view.php?id=13131 http://sielearning2.tafensw.edu.au/moodle/mod/resource/view.php?id=13122 http://www.aintnodisco.com/ http://www.flickr.com/groups/inspiringworkplaces/pool/