As a student, you will need to develop your creative skills for working individually and as a member of a group, because both kinds of ability are vital to your effectiveness in the workplace and in your personal life.

Working on your own

You should try to:

• Develop the characteristics of creative people, such as flexibility and persistence
• Use your imagination effectively
• Build your self-confidence and assertiveness
• Motivate yourself and overcome negative attitudes
• Communicate your ideas effectively
• Understand how to use problem solving strategies as an individual
• Learn about creativity software

Working with others

You should try to:

• Work effectively in a creative group
• Use problem solving strategies in a team
• Develop and access creativity networks