FACTS ABOUT CREATIVITY
There are so many advantages to having a
creative working environment; meaning it is something that most companies make
a conscious effort to create. Finding the perfect balance of employees and
giving them the best workspace in which to operate can bring about encouraging
results in the bid to make the business as a whole a more successful place to
work.
Some companies may get this spot on, but others will struggle to find the best
circumstances in which their employees can thrive. With that in mind, here are
some interesting facts that could help create an inspiring working environment
and one that is rich in creativity.
§ A mixed
group of introverts and extroverts has proven to perform better in collective
tasks than a group made up of entirely extroverts. Proving that the importance
of those who are less outspoken cannot be underplayed and that the most
creative people are often the shyest.
§ The
best time to conduct a brainstorming session is around 11 o’clock. Any earlier
and people will still be settling into their day and any later and they will be
distracted by the thought of lunch. Conversely you can position the brainstorm
for a period that spans lunchtime and include catering for your staff.
§ Some of
the biggest and most successful companies in the world have innovative office
spaces that are dedicated to the encouragement of creativity. Brands such as
Google, Microsoft and Apple all have special areas they can work in which use
things like soft furnishings, childish toys and open spaces to allow people to
get in touch with their creative side easier.
§ Scientists
have proven that the perfect precursor to creativity in the workplace is
boredom. Carrying out a monotonous task directly before doing something that
involves creative thinking can enhance your ability to succeed.
§ Due to
the importance of business creativity, there are courses, like these for
example, that you and your staff can take in order to improve the way you
approach things. Here you will learn about idea development, how to bring out
your creative side more and how to participate better in group tasks.
§ It’s
impossible to expect your staff to work at 100% productivity all of the time.
Studies suggest that we are more productive on Mondays and Tuesdays and that we
should take advantage of this by using this time to do the most important and
creative tasks.
§ Tiredness,
periods of passiveness and distractions have all been proven to have a positive
impact on creativity.
§ The
chemical associated with creativity is called dopamine and is released by the
brain in large doses when we are at our most relaxed and content. Therefore,
the more a business looks after and takes an interest in their employees; the
more creative they are likely to be.
§ Last
year the online company ‘Yahoo’ banned its employees from working from home,
stating that being in the same space and working together promoted creativity
in its most natural form.
§ Many
people believe that it is fear that stops us from unlocking the door to our
creativity. Therefore, introducing a ‘no idea is a bad idea’ policy and making
staff feel at home in their working environment are key concepts to improving
creative thinking.
There is no doubting the fact that creativity is a vital part of any successful
business. It allows companies to stay ahead of their competitors and means that
they can continually re-invent themselves if need be. If you feel that your
business could do with a little more creative thinking then consider taking
advice from the points made
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