How to be more creative
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