Lessons in Creativity and Leadership

The team at FilmBilder has done it again. They have created another fun way to depict an important concept in a fun and engaging way.

Have a look at the video before we can go further.

What I learnt from the video:

1) The most important criteria for creativity to flourish is the presence of exploration and fun. True innovation happens when we step back from our routine. Creative ideas come when we are looking to have fun while working.

2) Creative ideas will start off by causes some disruption or negative effect before it can effect positive change and tremendous productivity gain.

3) It is fine to be different, think differently and do things differently. Even when everyone around behaves congruently.

4) It takes time for people to realise the benefits of a creative solution. Persistence and conviction is needed in order to stick with the creative solution and it pays off.

5) One of the most important jobs of the managers is to look at their team and how they are functioning. If the team has found a creative way to approach work, incorporate it in the process and make it the new normal until there is a more creative and better way to do the work.

6) Creative solutions to day-to-day problems typically come from those who are on the ground doing the work. As managers and leaders, it is our responsibility to look and listen to the people who have their feet on the ground and provide them the support that they need to do their work well.

7) There is always a way by which one could do great work and yet have fun doing it.

Conclusion:

Being different is good. Exploring new ways of doing old things is even better. Having fun while doing all this, the best way to work.