Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All

Tom Kelley & David Kelley , Tom Kelley

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A powerful and inspiring book from the founders of IDEO, the award-winning design firm, on unleashing the creativity that lies within each and every one of us.Too often, companies and individuals assume that creativity and innovation are the domain of the ‘creative types’. But two of the foremost experts in innovation, design and creativity on the planet show us that each and every one of us is creative.In an entertaining and inspiring narrative that draws on countless stories from their work at IDEO, and with many of the world's top companies and design firms, David and Tom Kelley identify the principles and strategies that will allow us to tap into our creative potential in our work lives, and in our personal lives, allow us to think outside the box in terms of how we approach and solve problems.‘Creative Confidence’ is a book that will help each of us be more productive and successful in our lives and in our careers.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Everyone is Creative: The book asserts that creativity is not limited to a select few; rather, everyone has the potential to be creative in their own unique way.

  2. Mindset Shift: Developing a mindset that embraces experimentation, risk-taking, and learning from failures is crucial to fostering creativity.

  3. Creative Abilities: The authors emphasize that creativity is a skill that can be cultivated and improved through practice and by challenging oneself.

  4. Empathy and Human-Centered Design: Understanding people's needs and experiences is essential for generating creative solutions. Human-centered design thinking involves empathizing with users to create innovative solutions that truly address their needs.

  5. Tolerance for Ambiguity: Creativity often thrives in environments that allow for ambiguity and diverse perspectives. Embracing uncertainty and open-mindedness encourages creative exploration.

  6. Collaboration and Teamwork: Collaborative environments foster creativity by encouraging diverse viewpoints and collective problem-solving, enabling individuals to build on each other's ideas.

  7. Prototyping and Iteration: The book stresses the importance of rapid prototyping and iterative processes in refining ideas and solutions through experimentation and feedback.

  8. Overcoming Fear of Failure: Fear of failure can stifle creativity. Embracing failure as part of the learning process and reframing it as an opportunity for growth is crucial in fostering creative confidence.

  9. Action-Oriented Approach: Taking action and implementing ideas is key. Creative confidence grows when individuals act on their ideas and witness tangible outcomes.

  10. Leadership Role: Leaders play a pivotal role in nurturing creativity within organizations by fostering an environment that encourages risk-taking, experimentation, and innovation.

Language English
ISBN-10 0007592515
ISBN-13 9780007592517
No of pages 244
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher William Collins
Published Date 14 Apr 2014

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Author : Tom Kelley & David Kelley

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