M4 : Creativity in group

Question 1

is the ability to transcend traditional ways
of thinking or acting, and to develop new
and original ideas, methods or objects

Answer 1

creativity

Question 2

they interpreted
creativity as not just making things
(factories do that), it’s creating new
things, things that have never existed
before.

Answer 2

Creativity,
Innovation, and Making Stuff by Gold,
Rich, and John Antonelli

Question 3

is defined as two or more
individuals who are connected to
one another by social
relationships

Answer 3

group

Question 4

are a fundamental part of
social life. As we will see they can
be very small – just two people –
or very large.

Answer 4

groups

Question 5

➔ The most common type people
associate the term creativity with
➔ They think outside the box, and
generate new ideas
➔ Non-traditional
➔ Problem solvers, innovators, and
inventors

Answer 5

Lateral thinking

Question 6

➔ Usually always have the
“Light-bulb/aha moment”
➔ Researchers consider this as
“higher creativity”
➔ Spontaneous, and quick thinkers
➔ Oftentimes get inspiration from
dreams or other states

Answer 6

Inspirational thinking

Question 7

➔ Flexible, fluent, and original
➔ Brainstorms often
➔ Takes risks, and explore many
possibilities
➔ The opposite of convergent
thinker which mainly focuses on
one idea only

Answer 7

divergent thinking

Question 8

➔ Discovers and creates outputs
that are pleasing to the senses
➔ Strong visual and spatial skills
➔ Involves creation of anything artsy
and beautiful
➔ Form, color, shape, and even
rhythm

Answer 8

aesthetic thinking

Question 9

➔ Well-organized, and systematic
➔ Good at keeping things in order
and running operations smoothly
➔ Has the ability to discover the
interrelatedness of things;
“connected the dots”.

Answer 9

systematic thinking

Question 10

what are the 4 basic rules in BRAINSTORMING

Answer 10

1. Focus on
   quantity.
2. Withhold
   criticism.
3. Welcome
   unusual ideas.
4. Combine and
   improve ideas.

Question 11

What makes an
effective team?

Answer 11

1. Define your
   purpose.
2. Determine your goals
3. Set expectations
4. Celebrate breakthoughs
5. Believe in your team