Creativity and Innovation Flashcards
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Why is psychological safety considered foundational to creative communication in teams?
Answer: It allows people to take creative risks without fear of humiliation or punishment
Psychological safety removes the fear of judgment, which is the primary barrier to sharing half-formed or unconventional ideas.
When an innovative project fails, what communication approach best preserves team morale and future creativity?
Answer: Conduct a blameless post-mortem focused on learning
A blameless post-mortem extracts lessons from failure while preserving the psychological safety needed for future innovation.
What is the purpose of 'silent brainstorming' (brainwriting) as a creative communication technique?
Answer: To ensure all voices contribute equally without social pressure
Silent brainstorming neutralizes social dominance effects, giving introverts and less assertive members equal creative voice.
A team must communicate a disruptive innovation to employees who will be significantly affected by it. What should come first?
Answer: Acknowledge the impact and invite questions and concerns
Acknowledging impact and opening dialogue builds trust and reduces resistance, making innovation adoption more successful.
Which question type most effectively promotes creative thinking in a team discussion?
Answer: Open-ended 'what if' questions that challenge assumptions
'What if' questions suspend current constraints and invite speculative thinking, the hallmark of creative ideation.
What is the role of storytelling in communicating a new innovation to stakeholders?
Answer: To make abstract ideas emotionally resonant and memorable
Stories engage both reason and emotion, helping stakeholders connect with and remember the value of an innovation.
Which practice best sustains a culture of continuous innovation through communication over time?
Answer: Regularly celebrating both successful ideas and valuable failed experiments
Celebrating both successes and instructive failures reinforces that experimentation is valued, sustaining long-term creative culture.