LESSON 3: Fostering Creativity

Question 1

Strategies to Encourage Creativity

Answer 1

1. Create a Supportive Environment
2. Encourage Risk-Taking
3. Provide Time for Exploration
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
5. Recognize and Reward Creativity:
6. Training and Development
7. Access to Resources

Question 2

Techniques to Stimulate Creative Thinking

Answer 2

1. Brainstorming
2. Mind Mapping
3. SCAMPER Method
4. Six Thinking Hats

Question 3

A free-flowing process of generating ideas without judgment.

Answer 3

Brainstorming

Question 4

• Visualizing different aspects of a problem and its potential solutions.

Answer 4

Mind Mapping

Question 5

A technique for improving or innovating existing products by asking questions related to Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate, and Reverse.

Answer 5

SCAMPER Method

Question 6

SCAMPER MEANS

Answer 6

Substitute
Combine
Adapt
Modify
Put to another use
Eliminate
Reverse.

Question 7

A technique developed by Edward de Bono, encouraging individuals to look at a problem from different perspectives (logical, emotional, creative, etc.).

Answer 7

Six Thinking Hats

Question 8

A SICX THINKING HATS WAS developed by

Answer 8

Edward de Bono,

Question 9

Personality Traits Associated with Creativity

Answer 9

1. Openness to Experience
2. Risk-Taking
3. Intrinsic Motivation
4. Tolerance for Ambiguity
5. Persistence and Resilience
6. Independence
7. Playfulness and Humor

Question 10

• Individuals who are high in openness tend to be more imaginative, curious, and willing to explore new ideas.

Answer 10

Openness to Experience

Question 11

• Creative individuals often embrace uncertainty and are more willing to take risks in both their personal and professional lives.

Answer 11

Risk-Taking

Question 12

• Those driven by internal satisfaction, rather than external rewards, tend to be more creative.

Answer 12

Intrinsic Motivation

Question 13

• Creative people are more comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty.

Answer 13

Tolerance for Ambiguity

Question 14

• Creativity often requires persistence, as many ideas do not work on the first attempt.

Answer 14

Persistence and Resilience

Question 15

• Creative individuals often show a preference for working independently

Answer 15

Independence

Question 16

• A playful attitude can encourage a more relaxed, open state of mind where creative ideas flow more easily.

Answer 16

Playfulness and Humor

Question 17

: Provide a work environment that
encourages experimentation, where mistakes are seen as learning
opportunities.

Answer 17

Create a Supportive Environment

Question 18

Managers should create a culture where employees
feel safe to propose out-of-the-box ideas without fear of repercussions.

Answer 18

Encourage Risk-Taking:

Question 19

Google’s “20% Time” policy is a famous
example, where employees are allowed to spend a portion of their time working on personal projects that may benefit the company.

Answer 19

Provide Time for Exploration

Question 20

: Bringing together individuals from different
departments or expertise areas encourages a diverse range of perspectives,
leading to more innovative solutions.

Answer 20

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Question 21

: Publicly recognizing and rewarding creative efforts signals to employees that creativity is valued and encouraged within the organization.

Answer 21

Recognize and Reward Creativity

Question 22

: Offer workshops or courses focused on creative thinking, problem-solving, and brainstorming techniques.

Answer 22

Training and Development

Question 23

Provide employees with the tools, technology, and
knowledge required to pursue creative ideas.

Answer 23

Access to Resources: