Comments for creative creatures http://www.wearecreativecreatures.com the creative power that fuels winning businesses Thu, 24 Mar 2011 06:04:52 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Why do we get our best ideas in the shower? by Brandon Fownes http://www.wearecreativecreatures.com/2010/05/14/why-do-we-get-our-best-ideas-in-the-shower/comment-page-1/#comment-434 Brandon Fownes Thu, 24 Mar 2011 06:04:52 +0000 http://www.wearecreativecreatures.com/?p=702#comment-434 Hi, I've thought a lot about this. I'm stand-up comedian and I have tons of my best ideas in the shower. I have concluded that this is because when I am in the shower, I am mentally alert and, yet, my eyes are (generally) closed. I believe that this mimics what a Buddhist would call 'mindfulness'. The imagination is free to run wild. I have found the same thing to happen during meditation. Hi, I’ve thought a lot about this. I’m stand-up comedian and I have tons of my best ideas in the shower. I have concluded that this is because when I am in the shower, I am mentally alert and, yet, my eyes are (generally) closed. I believe that this mimics what a Buddhist would call ‘mindfulness’. The imagination is free to run wild. I have found the same thing to happen during meditation.

]]> Comment on Creative detectives by David Hughes http://www.wearecreativecreatures.com/2010/12/11/creative-detectives/comment-page-1/#comment-214 David Hughes Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:31:14 +0000 http://www.wearecreativecreatures.com/?p=1016#comment-214 Great analogy with detective work. Fits with a widely accepted problem solving tool that encourages casting a wide net early in the process to gather data and information. You have to have Stimulators in this step of problem solving to ensure any and all scraps of evidence are included in building the picture goes unnoticed. I guess some of the most complicated crimes in the world have been solved by this process... I wonder if they could have been solved quicker if the investigators had this quality of insight? Great analogy with detective work. Fits with a widely accepted problem solving tool that encourages casting a wide net early in the process to gather data and information. You have to have Stimulators in this step of problem solving to ensure any and all scraps of evidence are included in building the picture goes unnoticed. I guess some of the most complicated crimes in the world have been solved by this process… I wonder if they could have been solved quicker if the investigators had this quality of insight?

]]> Comment on Creativity within reach, part #2 – Greenhousing by Mark Simmonds http://www.wearecreativecreatures.com/2010/10/10/creativity-with-reach-part-2-greenhousing/comment-page-1/#comment-136 Mark Simmonds Mon, 18 Oct 2010 18:36:30 +0000 http://www.wearecreativecreatures.com/?p=955#comment-136 I fully agree that Spotters are great at Greenhousing! This is because they are often the ones that spot early ideas that are fragile in nature. However, Spotters can often be the quiet ones in the group, and therefore need the Supporters around them to 'protect' them and bring out the best of them! I fully agree that Spotters are great at Greenhousing! This is because they are often the ones that spot early ideas that are fragile in nature. However, Spotters can often be the quiet ones in the group, and therefore need the Supporters around them to ‘protect’ them and bring out the best of them!

]]> Comment on Creativity within reach, part #5 – Signalling by Mark Simmonds http://www.wearecreativecreatures.com/2010/10/13/creativity-within-reach-part-5-signalling/comment-page-1/#comment-135 Mark Simmonds Mon, 18 Oct 2010 18:31:52 +0000 http://www.wearecreativecreatures.com/?p=1001#comment-135 The reason why Signalling is often associated with Supporters is that it is essentially an empathetic behaviour and demonstrates that the individual concerned is aware of his/her impact on others around them. Supporters are empathetic and sensitive people! The reason why Signalling is often associated with Supporters is that it is essentially an empathetic behaviour and demonstrates that the individual concerned is aware of his/her impact on others around them. Supporters are empathetic and sensitive people!

]]> Comment on Creativity within reach, part #1 – Freshness by Creativity within reach – part #3, Realness http://www.wearecreativecreatures.com/2010/10/09/creativity-within-reach-freshness/comment-page-1/#comment-133 Creativity within reach – part #3, Realness Mon, 11 Oct 2010 07:24:19 +0000 http://www.wearecreativecreatures.com/?p=958#comment-133 [...] Freshness is the Stimulator’s playground, Realness is the territory of the Sculptor. Sculptors are good at [...] [...] Freshness is the Stimulator’s playground, Realness is the territory of the Sculptor. Sculptors are good at [...]

]]> Comment on Cartoons are more than just fun! by A Sculptor who’s a master Spotter and a high-octane Stimulator too http://www.wearecreativecreatures.com/2010/05/09/cartoons-are-more-than-just-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-79 A Sculptor who’s a master Spotter and a high-octane Stimulator too Sun, 01 Aug 2010 16:01:44 +0000 http://www.wearecreativecreatures.com/?p=650#comment-79 [...] might remember an earlier post on these pages about Scott McCloud and his amazing ‘Understanding Comic’ book. I’m totally in [...] [...] might remember an earlier post on these pages about Scott McCloud and his amazing ‘Understanding Comic’ book. I’m totally in [...]

]]> Comment on Why do we get our best ideas in the shower? by Cal http://www.wearecreativecreatures.com/2010/05/14/why-do-we-get-our-best-ideas-in-the-shower/comment-page-1/#comment-69 Cal Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:20:47 +0000 http://www.wearecreativecreatures.com/?p=702#comment-69 It's not just you. I get solutions to a lot of my work problems while swimming, showering, or driving. I keep a notepad in the truck, but have had a difficult time with the wet environments. For my birthday my wife actually found an aquanotes notepad that she got me so I can write in the shower or pool. Nice to find another "white noise" thinker. It’s not just you. I get solutions to a lot of my work problems while swimming, showering, or driving. I keep a notepad in the truck, but have had a difficult time with the wet environments. For my birthday my wife actually found an aquanotes notepad that she got me so I can write in the shower or pool. Nice to find another “white noise” thinker.

]]> Comment on Cartoons are more than just fun! by Turning 1000 text-pages into a 24-page comic book http://www.wearecreativecreatures.com/2010/05/09/cartoons-are-more-than-just-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-53 Turning 1000 text-pages into a 24-page comic book Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:14:12 +0000 http://www.wearecreativecreatures.com/?p=650#comment-53 [...] an earlier post, I wondered if ideas could be expressed in the form of a cartoon strip. I guess I was thinking [...] [...] an earlier post, I wondered if ideas could be expressed in the form of a cartoon strip. I guess I was thinking [...]

]]> Comment on Why do we get our best ideas in the shower? by Why my godmother thinks swimming & creativity is linked http://www.wearecreativecreatures.com/2010/05/14/why-do-we-get-our-best-ideas-in-the-shower/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Why my godmother thinks swimming & creativity is linked Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:31:20 +0000 http://www.wearecreativecreatures.com/?p=702#comment-22 [...] might remember my earlier musings about the impact different sporting activities have on the way I think creatively. Well… the other night, I had dinner with my godmother. She is, by the way, also a child [...] [...] might remember my earlier musings about the impact different sporting activities have on the way I think creatively. Well… the other night, I had dinner with my godmother. She is, by the way, also a child [...]

]]> Comment on The 6th dimension… the Spoiler by Isobel http://www.wearecreativecreatures.com/2010/05/15/the-6th-dimension%e2%80%a6-the-spoiler/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Isobel Tue, 18 May 2010 20:57:18 +0000 http://www.wearecreativecreatures.com/?p=710#comment-7 I agree that Spoiler behaviour (examples that spring to mind immediately are the 'we tried that before and it was terrible and that'll never work around here' lines) can be so off putting that it makes people loath to try something new or take a risk. In certain instances e.g. a creative problem-solving session, effective facilitation can very usefully counteract Spoilers. By this, I mean, a facilitator who will remind people that it's all about shifting their focus from convergent thinking (there's one "right answer" to this problem) to divergent thinking (coming up with new connections between unrelated ideas) and (at the start of the process) encourage people to let go of judgement/immediate evaluation and allow ideas to come up. Finally, a good facilitator can keep the energy and momentum of a group up and ensure ideas are protected at the initial stages. Really looking forward to reading the outcomes of your research. I agree that Spoiler behaviour (examples that spring to mind immediately are the ‘we tried that before and it was terrible and that’ll never work around here’ lines) can be so off putting that it makes people loath to try something new or take a risk. In certain instances e.g. a creative problem-solving session, effective facilitation can very usefully counteract Spoilers.
By this, I mean, a facilitator who will remind people that it’s all about shifting their focus from convergent thinking (there’s one “right answer” to this problem) to divergent thinking (coming up with new connections between unrelated ideas) and (at the start of the process) encourage people to let go of judgement/immediate evaluation and allow ideas to come up. Finally, a good facilitator can keep the energy and momentum of a group up and ensure ideas are protected at the initial stages.

Really looking forward to reading the outcomes of your research.

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