Creativity - Definition, Philosophy & Vision

Definition of Creativity 
            Creativity is the use of one’s imagination to create new ideas.  According to Rhodes, creativity can be identified in a person, process, product or press. 
Philosophy on the Benefits of Creativity to Leaders of Organizational Change
 
            As leaders develop their creative thinking abilities and master those factors that promote creativity, they enhance their leadership effectiveness. As a leader, we must be extremely creative in our approach to change and to get buy-in from those most affected by the change. Whether it is a technological change or a change to corporate values, some resistance can reasonably be expected.  It is a leader’s responsibility to enable people within the organization to accept the change.  Creativity plays a critical role in transitioning to the new desired state.  Some of the benefits of creativity to a leader are:

1. have a greater sense of competence when dealing with change.
2. are more confident when dealing with professional challenges.
3. have a greater ability to conduct a meeting that engages the best thinking of all participants.
4. can think more strategically.
5. understand the need for creative thinking in today’s complex workplace.
6. supports the diagnosis of complex situations.

 
Vision
 
           My vision is for creativity to be standard practice when enabling groups to be more flexible to change.  Creativity needs to be the catalyst which facilitates transforming groups ideas through positive evaluation into workable solutions.  The change process is rarely a positive experience.  As a way of developing an organizational climate of appreciation and positivism, leaders must pay close attention to the way we communicate within the organizations.  This sets the tone for management teams and the workforce. Not only does creativity promote imaginative thought but it reduces the group’s resistance to change.  My vision encompasses two things:  
(1)Incorporating the use of Creative Problem-Solving techniques in the building “Awareness” stage of the ADKAR Change Management model.
(2)Using the Appreciative Inquiry model in the building “Desire” stage of the ADKAR Change Management model.