CREATIVE GYM
UNLOCKING CREATIVITY WITH VISUAL THINKING
“Creativity is on the rise as a top skill leaders will need to face the increasingly complex challenges the future has in store for them. Creativity, like any other leadership skill, can be learned and practiced.”
Teams need to be strong and rooted in deep understanding. In this workshop we will use the power of creativity and visual thinking in order to open up possibilities and connections that might not otherwise be found (Brown & Kātz, 2019, p. 22). We will dive into a deeper understanding of yourself, your team, your company, and your audience. You will learn that creativity is not just for artists and that it is something that is in all of us.
Time: Each activity is 10 minutes or less. Most only take 2 minutes.
Enduring Idea: There is something creative in all of us! Creativity builds deeper understanding.
Materials: Sharpies, post-it notes, large pieces of paper.
Creativity & Confidence
Creativity & Courage
Creativity & Empathy
Creativity & Coherence
List of Visual Activities
Confidence
Courage
Empathy
Coherence
Resources
Brown, T., & Kātz, B. (2019). Change by design: how design thinking transforms organizations and inspires innovation. New York, NY: Harper Collins Publ.
Gibbons, S. (2018). Empathy Mapping: The First Step in Design Thinking. Retrieved from https://www.nngroup.com/articles/empathy-mapping/
Kelley, T., & Kelley, D. (2015). Creative confidence: unleashing the creative potential within us all. London: William Collins.
Maeda, J. (October 2, 2012). STEM to STEAM: Art in K-12 is key to building a strong economy. Edutopia. Retrieved from http://www.edutopia.org/blog/stem-to-steam-strengthens-economy-john-maeda
Roam, D. (2008). Napkin Thinking. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri8E8cNf2Bw
Robinson, K. (2010). Changing education paradigms. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_changing_education_paradigms.
Suri, J. (2011). What Nature Can Teach Us From Design Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA2JoLS7_3g
Skotnicka, A. (2018). How visual thinking enhances the way we see and understand. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKe_Tn_2Luw
Stanford d.school. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://dschool.stanford.edu
Stienback, J. (2015). A List of Creative Exercises for Creative Teams. Medium. Retrieved from https://medium.com/@itsmejon/a-list-of-creative-exercises-for-creative-teams-c43b36f9dbde
Wagner, H. (2017). Want to learn better? Start mind mapping. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nTuScU70As