Creativity isn't just for artists; it's an asset businesses can use to drive innovation provided managers are in tune with their workers emotions, according to HBS Working Knowledge.
The article rejects the idea that creativity is a magical entity, claiming instead that it's a learnable attribute provided a person is motivated to build their creativity abilities.
The article's authors also identify a link between emotion and creativity, claiming positive emotions result in high levels of creative output.
It's suggested managers can foster creativity at work by being in tune with their knowledge workers' thoughts, perceptions, emotions and motivations – all forces that directly affect creativity.
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