The Creativity Imperative - NDC London 2014
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Denise R. Jacobs' presentation at NDC London highlights the importance of creativity in today’s world and outlines four key directives to foster it: unblock barriers, communicate effectively, collaborate, and allocate resources wisely. The document stresses that creativity can be stifled by a fear of unique ideas and emphasizes the need for an experimental mindset. Jacobs encourages engaging diverse talents and sharing knowledge to amplify collective creativity.
The Creativity Imperative - NDC London 2014
- 2. Denise R. Jacobs NDC London ★ London, UK ★ 3 December 2014
- 3. @denisejacobs @ndc_conferences #ndclondon #creativityimperative
- 4. Want the slides? bit.ly/ndclondon-ci
- 5. Ohai! Photo by Derek Kearney
- 7. Create
- 8. It’s the new Black http://www.flickr.com/photos/designandtechnologydepartment/4771136128/
- 10. IBM CEO Study, 2010 https://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/31670.wss
- 11. Creative? Me! Yes! http://www.flickr.com/photos/carbonnyc/3135103537/
- 12. Creative? Child, please https://www.flickr.com/photos/mahalie/276780530/
- 13. Creative? Umm…maybe? http://www.flickr.com/photos/dlaughland/3475448568/
- 14. “Creativity is all about making connections and seeing patterns.” Bruce Nussbaum, Creativity Intelligence
- 15. Create!
- 16. Here be dragons https://www.flickr.com/photos/pberry/153783546
- 17. Thou shalt not
- 19. “There can be no doubt: creativity gets killed much more often than it gets supported.” Teresa Amabile, Harvard Business School professor and Innovation expert
- 20. Sacrifice creativity for control https://www.flickr.com/photos/onkel_wart/4493215941
- 22. It was a nice idea… http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevygee/3265941065/
- 23. Adobe’s State of the Create Study https://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/pressroom/pdfs/Adobe_State_of_Create_Infographic.pdf
- 26. We MUST create
- 27. Four directives that you must
- 28. Unblock, Communicate, Collaborate, Allocate
- 29. Unblock
- 30. Barriers to creativity http://computertrainingcenters.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/AdobeInfographic.jpg
- 33. Fear of unique ideas http://www.flickr.com/photos/tboard/2259391512/
- 34. Fear of making mistakez https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevendepolo/4498817330/
- 35. No proper outlets http://www.flickr.com/photos/sfllaw/222795669/
- 37. Encourage stupid ideas http://www.flickr.com/photos/laughingsquid/142398084
- 38. Those may be the ONES StartSometihingStupid.com
- 40. Where do good ideas come from? http://www.fastcompany.com/3025314/most-creative-people/can-creativity-be-taught-73-of-creative-people-say-yes
- 41. Allow for inspiration http://www.flickr.com/photos/anieto2k/8124124586/
- 42. Engaged = Creative http://infographicsmania.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Work-Engaged-Work-Inspired-Infographic-infographicsmania.gif
- 43. Communicate
- 44. Become an adept listener http://www.flickr.com/photos/theory/3193684632/
- 47. Relax your own agenda http://www.flickr.com/photos/guiniveretoo/1573049301/
- 48. “Until you really learn a language it can’t teach you.” Douglas Crockford, The Good Parts, Trondheim Developer’s Conference
- 49. Don’t keep ideas to yourself http://www.flickr.com/photos/anieto2k/8127201319/
- 50. Self-preserve or share knowledge? http://www.123wallpapers.in/file/1650/2880x1800/scarlett-johansson-in-lucy-movie.jpg
- 51. Be generous
- 52. Got presenting skillz? Photo: Denise Jacobs
- 53. Sell your ideas http://www.flickr.com/photos/silicongulf/2114492904/
- 54. Collaborate
- 55. Mo’ people, mo’ creativity http://www.flickr.com/photos/international-festival/3019543830/
- 57. Collective creative ideas=infinite http://static.ipaustralia.com.au/store3/10/78/1078354.1.high.jpg
- 58. Creating together well http://www.flickr.com/photos/argonne/4435608143/
- 60. Diversity of ideas & people http://www.flickr.com/photos/shirinwiniger/3680885289/
- 61. Amplify the ideas of others http://www.flickr.com/photos/roland/54381130/
- 62. By doing this
- 63. Replacing it with this!
- 65. Teach and learn=Mentoring https://www.flickr.com/photos/tinfoilraccoon/632770422/
- 66. Allocate
- 67. "Deciding how much time and money to give to a team or project is a judgment call that can either support or kill creativity." Teresa Amabile
- 69. 20% Time works when used https://www.flickr.com/photos/bright/113694992/
- 70. Ask Photo: Denise Jacobs
- 73. Resources
- 74. Produce
- 76. Tap into existing talent http://www.flickr.com/photos/anieto2k/8156999698/
- 79. “The sum total of human effort can add up to not merely more, but to Better.” Umair Haque, Betterness: Economics for Humans
- 80. So…this happened (!!) Photo: Denise Jacobs
- 82. Well?
- 83. “Only a reason has the magic to ignite, in the void, the spark; that comes to make a life feel that it has been more than accidents of fate colliding with chance.” Umair Haque, “How to Create Your Reason”
- 84. The directives guide our reasons
- 85. They help us get Photo: Denise Jacobs
- 86. “Clarity brings about purpose, purpose brings about action, action brings about change.” Joel Yeo
- 88. Get the slides, y’all! bit.ly/ndclondon-ci
- 89. Article in NDC Magazine http://www.ndcmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/NDC-Magazine_3-2014-web-hele-bladet.pdf
- 90. Join us @ NDC People! http://people.ndcevents.com/
- 91. THE CREATIVE DOSE A Creativity + Innovation Collective Work Better. Create More. Create Betterness. Creative Thinking & Problem-solving Applying an Innovation Mindset Creative Collaboration Team Communication & Cohesion TheCreativeDose.com @thecreativedose
- 92. Connect, Chat, and Collaborate! DeniseJacobs.com Sign up on my mailing list here! [email protected] twitter.com/denisejacobs facebook.com/denisejacobsdotcom slideshare.net/denisejacobs Photo used with permission: http://www.flickr.com/photos/aarronwalter/4629078087/