While there are many definitions -- and while we can all decide on the one that resonates the most for us -- one of the most accepted definitions in the field of creativity studies, is that something is creative when it demonstrates novelty and usefulness.
There's something new about it which catches our attention, and entertains our imagination, and which serves us in some important way.
Leaving the "usefulness" portion aside for a moment, how might we get to the new stuff? In what ways might we generate novel ideas in our own creative thinking?
Generating ideas is referred to as divergent thinking. Our brains do it naturally, but that doesn't mean we always do it well. Effective divergent thinking requires that we keep open to possibilities, and not judge them too quickly.
There's lots of good information about the important role of divergent thinking in creativity, and how to be effective at it. If you have the desire to know more, I hope to see you on Saturday at the session on Enhancing Incubation!
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