Advantages of creative thinking in the workplace
- Better/Unique/Unconventional ideas/solutions are generated.
- May give the business a competitive advantage if unusual/unique solutions/ ideas/strategies are implemented.
- Complex business problems√ may be solved.
- Productivity increases√ as management/employees may quickly generate multiple ideas which utilises time and money more effectively.
- Managers/Employees have more confidence as they can live up to their full potential.
- Managers will be better leaders as they will be able to handle/manage change(s) positively and creatively.
- Managers/Employees can develop a completely new outlook, which may be applied to any task(s) they may do.
- Leads to more positive attitudes as managers/employees feel that they have contributed towards problem solving.
- Improves motivation amongst staff members.
- Managers/Employees have a feeling of great accomplishment and they will not resist/obstruct the process once they solved a problem/contributed towards the success of the business.
- Management/employees may keep up with fast changing technology.
- Stimulates initiative from employees/managers, as they are continuously pushed out of their comfort zone.
- Creativity may lead to new inventions which improves the general standard of living.