The Importance Of Creativity And Human Relations

Creativity and Human Relations

Creativity in the workplace is a crucial element in the success of an organization. I chose this topic to explore more in depth because of its importance in our business world today. Lamberton and Minor (2014) define creativity as the ability to create ideas, or solutions to problems, that are unique, appropriate, and valuable (p. 234). A high level of employee creativity can be linked to a more productive and lucrative business.

Perception and Creativity

Perception is the way an individual sees the world. Everyone’s perception is different. Therefore, creativity can be influenced by an individual’s perception. Creativity in most organizational settings is typically carried out in groups. Groups can affect

During the 1920’s Graham Wallas defined four steps in the creative process. Step one is perception and preparation (Lamberton & Minor, 2014). This step refers to how each member of the creative team perceives the problem. It is important to have each member’s perception be congruent to avoid difficulty during the creative process. This is relatable to problem solving in my department. All of the nurses working in my department have trained and worked at other facilities that have different workflows. When we come together to discuss an issue, we all have a different perception based on past employment. The difference in perception slows down the creative process. Step two is incubation (Lamberton & Minor, 2014). This step is having an idea that has not fully evolved. There may be extensive research or experimentation that must be completed first in order to reach the final solution. Step three is inspiration (Lamberton & Minor, 2014). This step is that light bulb moment when everything studied or learned comes together. This can be the exciting part of the process, when a final concept has been created and the work that lay ahead becomes interesting. Finally, step four is verification (Lamberton & Minor, 2014). This step is proof that your concept or solution worked. The final outcome was useful or improved

You have to be open to new ideas. If you are not open to new ideas or solutions, then problems will remain the same. We can also view problems or issues as opportunities. In life, we are confronted with obstacles that we may feel we cannot overcome. Then later, looking back realizing that the obstacle was actually a positive change. We can also increase our creativity by spending time with creative people. I have found that the most creative people at work are the ones that are the most positive. They can turn any issue into a positive outcome or find the lesson to be learned. Therefore, the people we surround ourselves with can be a great influence on our