Having the ability to think creatively gives you a massive advantage in the business world. So it would make sense that you should improve this skill set right?
Some people are good at numbers, others with words. And it’s the same with creativity. Some people think analytically, while others think differently!
I think it’s important to play to your natural strengths but I also believe a little creative flair is important to develop. If you disagree then think about the concept of ‘gut feel’. The most successful business people rely heavily on intuition for major decisions. This intuition is developed from the right-side of the brain.
The best way to develop the right-side of your brain is to exercise it. Just like you exercise a bicep to be stronger, you’ve got to exercise the mind to be stronger.
So what are the best exercises? A good place to start is the web where you can find games like this one. If you’ve got an iphone, look for apps like the Moron Test or Whack Pack just to name a couple. The phone apps are great. You can play with them while waiting for a meeting, waiting for a flight or sitting in a taxi. Try to use them once a day even for just 5mins. You’ll notice a dramatic increase in your ability to think creatively.
My personal favourite right-side exercise is to come up with witty one liner’s or quick fire jokes. I don’t have time to come up with these from scratch, so I use daily news items as the catalyst for a joke. I find this really gets my creative juices flowing and ideas come much quicker in the business world as a result.
