Creativity is the ability to think about a task or a problem in a new or different way, or the ability to use the imagination to generate new ideas. There are several kinds of creative skills that you can practice becoming more creative in the workplace. Used in combination, they can be effective in helping you think differently about a problem or a task. They include:
• Making connections - when you are creative, you find connections between different ideas and use those connections to solve problems.
• Making observations - you can discover new ways of doing things by observing the world around you.
• Asking questions - being creative sometimes allows you to challenge accepted or conventional wisdom.
• Networking - when you are creative, you can usually enjoy a diverse company and network with people.
• Experimenting - bringing out your creativity may help you experiment.