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The Achiever NewsletterCreativity for SuccessCreativity 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.
So how can we as adults regain and maintain our spirit of fun and creativity? Here are a few tips: Be curiousPractice developing your curiosity by asking questions to get a better understanding, or to see things from a different perspective. Some questions you might ask:
Celebrate your failuresThere 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
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! Publication Date: Spring 2000
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