How do you promote creativity? 

A 10 step guide

Promoting other people’s creativity involves developing an environment that encourages and nurtures freedom, comfort and innovative thinking.  

By consciously incorporating the strategies below, you can foster a more creative environment in various settings, being it at work, in education, or in everyday life. 

Here are 10 steps to help you do exactly that: 

  1. Encourage curiosity – ask questions and explore new ideas. 
  1. Provide autonomy – allow the freedom to make decisions and explore their own creative paths. 
  1. Foster a supportive atmosphere – develop or create a non-judgmental and open-minded environment where people feel comfortable sharing their ideas. 
  1. Diversify – collaborate with other people with varied backgrounds and skills to bring different creative perspectives. 
  1. Embrace failure – failure is a natural part of the creative process and an opportunity for learning! 
  1. Offer resources – provide access to a range of tools, information and training to help people develop their creative skills. 
  1. Recognize and reward creativity – acknowledge and celebrate creative contributions. It is motivating! 
  1. Be open to change – adapt and evolve as new creative ideas emerge. 
  1. Lead by example – demonstrate your own creative thinking and willingness to try new things. 
  1. Set aside time – last but not least, dedicate specific time for creative activities or brainstorming sessions. 

We all live in a rapidly evolving world, creativity is a valuable asset that can enhance our personal and professional lives, contributing to our own well-being and the essential advancement of society.