WaKe Up AnD dIsCoVeR!

“Every human has four endowments- self awareness, conscience, independent will and creative imagination. These give us the ultimate human freedom... The power to choose, to respond, to change.“-Stephen Covey 

Creativity and innovation are important keys to success in today's rapidly changing world. Process improvement, problem solving, recruiting, retaining and motivating employees, decision making, dealing with limited resources, satisfying customers, and rapidly changing technology are all examples of business realities that require creative solutions. Yet, innovative thinkers are often tough to find today.Somewhere along the line, many of us have forgotten how to use their imagination to think and solve problems out of the box. So how can we regain and maintain our spirit of fun and creativity? Here are a few tips I came across:-

Be curious:

Practice developing your curiosity by asking questions to get a better understanding, or to see things from a different perspective. Some questions you might ask:


• What are we taking for granted?

• What are we assuming is impossible?

• What if ...

• Why do we ...

Celebrate your failures:

There are many inventions we view as essentials today that exist only because someone recognized their failure as an opportunity. Examine what can be learned from each "failure." It may be an opportunity to create a new product, improve a process, or solve a problem. Look for ways to make this type of evaluation part of your normal practices so the entire workforce is encouraged to think more creatively!

Nurture your inner child:

Look for ways to become a kid again. Watch children at play and remember what things brought you joy as a kid. Consider what brings you joy today and take time out to explore your playful side.

These are just a few of the ways you can learn to be more creative to achieve the success you deserve. Remember, it's never too late to start. Good luck and have fun!