Block To Creativity

 Readiness For Changes

 Barriers To Creativity
 Overcome Block Creativity
 Readiness for Changes

 Creative thinking and problem solving is not restricted process.

The blocks are essential two varieties – individual and
organisations
 Myths and misconceptions:

i. I am not a creative person

ii. Creativity is too mysterious to be thought
iii.Creativity equals art
iv.Creativity as madness
 Readiness for Changes
Mindset blocks creativity

Mindset is a condition in which an individual becomes over-

sensitized to some part of the information available at the
expense of other parts.

It is characterized by one-right-answer thinking, looking for

reasons why something will not work, and misplaced emphasis
on logical thinking.
 Readiness for Changes
Mindset:

We have always done it this way - why change?

There can only be one way to do it properly.
It’s experience that counts - it’s the only way to learn.
I learned to do it this way and it never lets me down.
Televisions are for receiving information – not for two way
communication
 Deal with an Individual’s Block to Creativity

Jones (1987) identified 4 typologies of blocks;

•Strategic blocks– one right answer approach, inflexible
thinking. They include the tendency to rely heavily on past
experience or particular techniques without any challenges.

•Value blocks– over generalised, rigid personal values. These

occurs when personal belief and value restricted the range of
ideas.
 Deal with an Individual’s Block to Creativity

• Perceptual blocks – over narrow focus of attention and

interest. There arise from lack of sensory awareness at a
physical level therefore contribute to lack of awareness of
implications of situation

• Self-image blocks – poor effectiveness through fear of

failure, timidly in expressing ideas etc. These reduce
effectiveness in advancing ideas. They arise from a lack of
self confidence in the value of one’s own ideas
Barrier to Creativity

 Emphasis on managerial control

 Short range thinking
 Analysis paralysis
 Rigid hierarchical structures
 Expected payoffs
 Market versus technology orientation
 Pressure to achieve more with less
 Overcome Block Creativity

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV37opeiihE

 Summarize the main points in Overcome the Block

Creativity. Give 6 points each (in the group)
 You may choose your own answer or you may answer
from the video
 Put in a slide and upload in VLE 
 Class Activity
 You are required to :

1. Take a piece of paper. Divide the paper into 6

2. Write your name, and the item that you choose from below; PLEASE HIDE
FROM YOUR TEAM MEMBERS 
 Singing
 Public talk/speech
 Acting
(2-3 minutes)

3. When finished, fold the paper and put the paper on the table
4. The lecturer will then pick the name and you may start doing your item. Use
your imagination and creativity to act and give hint about the item that you
choose until one of your team mates had the answer.

GOOD LUCK 