Born to Create: How Creativity Sparks Connection, Innovation, and Belonging in our New World of Work

by Anne Jacoby

I activate my imagination in specific tasks, but it’s not explicitly discussed. I dedicate time for our team to activate our imaginations to continuously improve. My team’s North Star and values are typically discussed about once per year. My team’s North Star and values are integrated into the flow of work, regularly discussed in work projects and feedback conversations. I rely heavily on what’s worked in the past to determine my go-forward strategy. I rely heavily on experimentation to determine my go-forward strategy. Innovative ideas are typically owned by a particular department or person. Innovative ideas are shared and woven into my team’s core operating rhythm. I gather feedback on a quarterly, semiannual, or annual basis. I gather feedback on a continuous basis. I rely on traditional office workspaces to foster creativity. I consider and curate my team’s physical work environment to foster creativity. Creative output (if implemented at the company) is what’s rewarded and celebrated. The creative process, as well as the output, is rewarded and celebrated. When a misstep occurs, my focus is on negative consequences and not repeating mistakes. When a misstep occurs, my focus is on curiosity and learning. When faced with a business problem, I seek out expert guidance. When faced with a business problem, I seek multiple perspectives at all levels. I typically follow a specific defined process to get things done at my organization. I typically consider the best path to ...