BRAINSTORMING AND CREATIVITY Albert Einstein’s quote on creativity.

BRAINSTORMING AND CREATIVITY Albert Einstein’s quote on creativity. When are you most creative? Late at night? First thing in the morning? Working with a group of people or on your own? Which of these statements do you agree with most/least? Why? (On the example of PSLU) The management in an organization should be responsible for coming up with new ideas; The typical work environment is not conducive to being creative; Whenever we have brainstorming meetings, any interesting ideas are usually dismissed by some of the more cynical team members. Brainstorming tips and the seven principles of Koinonia.

Plan Albert Einstein’s quote on creativity Definitions Brainstorming tips The seven principles of Koinonia

Albert Einstein’s quote on creativity “If at first the idea is not absurd, there is no hope for it”

Definitions BRAINSTORMING – a way of developing new ideas and solving problems by having a meeting where everyone makes suggestions and they are discussed. CREATIVITY – mental characteristic that allows a person to think outside of the box, which results in innovative or different approaches to a particular task.

Brainstorming tips a) think of as many ideas as possible b) there should not be more than 8 or 10 people c) write down all ideas, however absurd d) don’t spend too long discussing any one item e) be enthusiastic and uncritical of other people’s contributions f) clearly define the problem or task g) study and evaluate ideas after the session

The seven principles of Koinonia (‘spirit of fellowship’) a) Establish dialogue b) Exchange ideas c) Don’t argue d) Don’t interrupt e) Listen carefully f) Clarify your thinking e) Be honest