Remember your first day at work? You were excited. There were new people to meet, new skills to be learned, new processes or products to understand.
How to Spark Creativity When You’re in a Rut
Creativity is something everyone has when they are confronted with something new, new problems to solve, new ideas to think about. It’s not just for the talented few painters or artists. People are naturally creative and inventive. But creativity can fade when you get bored or discouraged. To get your creative juices flowing again, make an effort to try something new every month. Meet new people at work. Talk to new clients. A lot of creativity also occurs at the crossroads between different people and different ideas. So volunteer for any cross-functional activity you can. And capitalize on obstacles. Remember that phrase, “necessity is the mother of invention?” Well, it’s true. Every obstacle is an opportunity for research and analysis. And finally, share what you know. Nothing makes you clarify your thoughts like sharing what you know, whether it’s in a blog post or a training session or as a mentor. Look for those opportunities. You’ll be surprised at how engaged and happy they make you feel.