How to Harness Organizational Creativity

1. Home About Services Resources Contract Vehicles Pay Invoice Contact GET STARTED    CHCI Infographics Manage Your Energy To Reduce Stress Tips For Effective Coaching Questions The Business Case of Coaching How to Harness Organizational Creativity Categories Leadership Development Agility Leadership lessons can come from the most unexpected places. Bias Blog Burning Man is a great example of this. Fast Company recently wrote an article about this Books Career Planning eight day “festival” of sorts. Except the way that Burning Man is framed, it’s not a festival – Case Study it’s more of a town. As the author explains, “Once a year, tens of thousands of participants Change Management gather in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert to create Black Rock City, dedicated to community, art, Collaboration self-expression, and self-reliance. They depart one week later, having left no trace Communication whatsoever.” Critical Thinking Crucial Conversations If you’ve never been to Burning Man, you might wonder how the organizers entice nearly Culture 50,000 people to pay $300 to drive or fly out to the desert with only a vague notion of what to Demographics expect.  Furthermore, how does this event encourage participants to contribute their own Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging exhibits and experiences free of charge for other attendees, and leave them satisfied and Emotional Intelligence yearning to return year after year? Employee Engagement Energy Management The Burning Man attendees are endlessly creative, respectful to each other and their Executive Coaching environment – and they receive little direction to do so from the organizers. It’s clear from this Federal Hiring example that micromanagement has no place in fostering that spirit. Generation Human Capital Management An organizer explains, “The organization simply sets a few guidelines, mainly for safety Hybrid Work purposes, and then gives attendees permission to let their imaginations run wild. This is a Imposter syndrome secret that organizations that successfully harness the imaginations of their creative people Innovation have long known: You can’t order creativity.” Leadership Development Management Tips In fact, one commenter states, “…many of the greatest minds in Science and the Arts are News & Events Onboarding regular attendees of Burning Man, including the founders of Google, Paypal and Tesla Organizational Competencies Motors, as well as Sting for example.” Organizational Culture People & HR Analytics So how does a leader foster creativity while watching the bottom line in today’s economy? Problem Solving Here are a few ideas: Purpose Team Building 1. Find your version of the Google 20% time. According to Google’s materials, Google Team Management offers its engineers “20-percent time” so that they’re free to work on what they’re Telework really passionate about. Google Suggest, AdSense for Content, and Orkutare among The Future of Work the many products of this perk. How can your organization create your version of the Training and Development Google 20% time?

2. Values 2. Create a creative friendly environmentwith music, artwork on walls, design Women in Workforce magazines. Allow teams to decorate their department and offer other creative competitions. 3. Find the right mix.An organization needs the right mix of dreamers and do-ers to find  Search … creative success. Too many dreamers without action will create a myriad of ideas that are not executed, creating frustration. Too many do-ers without the vision will just duplicate previous ideas. So find the right balance of both types of people on your Increase The Effectiveness Of Your Leaders And Employees. team. Why is creativity so important? It births innovative products, new business models and collaborative teams. Start little by little, with simple ideas. And remember…you can’t force creativity; you can only create the space and climate for it to grow within individuals. SIGN UP HERE! Let’s share experiences. Leave a comment below, send me an email, or find me on Twitter. Subscribe To Our Newsletter Recent Posts Solving Problems Through Reframing Inclusion and Belonging Calendar Busting Bias in a Hybrid Workforce ← Previous Post Next Post → How to Own Your Career Growth Creating an Equitable and Inclusive Hybrid Work Environment Solutions Resources Get In Touch Training & Education Blog › ›  Human Capital Management Consulting Pay Invoice › › Executive Coaching CHCI Service Brochure › ›  Office Location 44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite G1 People Analytics › Alexandria, VA 22314 Leadership Development › Subscribe to our Newsletter At A Glance (Washington DC Area) Speaking Engagements › CHCI is dedicated to improving   Subscribe! Subscribe!  organizational performance through (571) 970-4250 Ext. 113 improved people management. We ✉ Contact us specialize in Strategic Consulting, People Analytics, Executive Coaching, Training and Education, and Leadership Development. Copyright © 2022 Center for Human Capital Innovation | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions