WHERE IS CREATIVITY WHEN WE NEED IT? September 20, 2009
Posted by brainactivist in Commends solicited.Tags: creative thinking, imagination in government, innovative decision-making, problem-solving
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What are you noticing in society, government and the world in general that shows creativity in thinking?
THE BENEFITS OF CONSIDERING, MAYBE THEY’RE RIGHT. June 17, 2008
Posted by brainactivist in How to think creatively.Tags: creative thinking, imagination in government, innovative decision-making
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Naturally we all look at things from our particular point of view. Unfortunately, that generally means that most people don’t give adequate consideration to things that contradict their thinking. This is particularly acute, and potentially deadly, when it comes to government. But it’s not a productive attitude in business or life either. I think truly smart people, and definitely creative people, are open to changing their mind.
A good question to ask yourself when someone is telling you something you don’t agree with is, “What if that’s right?”. Just consider the possibilities of where accepting that thinking might lead. Or even just a piece off it.
If you’re not willing to change your mind and/or update your thinking, you probably won’t end up with many innovative solutions.
(Tell us about times when you’ve reconsidered and made a better decision.)
