Date of Award
12-2007
Access Control
Open Access
Degree Name
Creative Studies, M.S.
Department
International Center for Studies in Creativity
Department Home page
http://creativity.buffalostate.edu/
Abstract
This case study explores the link between the development of a comprehensive organizational assessment tool, the Innovation Aptitude™ Audit and the creative thinking process, as defined by Paul Torrance. The case is designed to engage readers with the Audit while simultaneously exploring the multiple dimensions of the creative process. It shows the power of the creative process at its best (in that it enables us to develop output that is new and useful) and at its most challenging (in that it constantly tests our commitment to our original visions, requires us to take uncomfortable risk and manage self-doubt). By portraying the creative process as a powerful core competency that engages emotions, knowledge, intrinsic capabilities and cognitive capabilities in the pursuit of a creative product, the case raises questions about how individuals in organizations can produce better “product” by using the tools and techniques of creativity while simultaneously managing the challenges creativity presents.
Recommended Citation
Manning, Anne, "The Impact of Creative Process on the Development of a New Assessment Tool for Innovation: A Case Study." (2007). Creativity and Change Leadership Graduate Student Master's Projects. 100.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/creativeprojects/100
