Creativity and Innovation Flashcards
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When communicating an innovative idea that challenges the status quo, which framing is most persuasive?
Answer: 'This builds on our strengths while solving X problem'
Framing innovation as an extension of existing strengths reduces defensiveness and shows respect for current work.
What is 'reverse brainstorming' primarily used for in creative communication sessions?
Answer: Generating ideas by asking how to cause the problem
Reverse brainstorming asks 'how would we make this fail?' to uncover problems and inspire solutions from a new angle.
A cross-functional team struggles to communicate creative ideas across technical and non-technical members. The best fix is:
Answer: Use analogies and visual prototypes to bridge the knowledge gap
Analogies and visual prototypes make abstract or technical concepts accessible without requiring shared expertise.
Which behavior most signals that a team has high creative communication health?
Answer: Members freely build on and refine each other's ideas
High creative health shows when team members collaboratively iterate on ideas, indicating both trust and engagement.
What is the risk of using jargon-heavy language when presenting a creative innovation to a diverse audience?
Answer: It excludes audience members and reduces idea adoption
Jargon creates communication barriers that prevent diverse stakeholders from fully understanding and championing the idea.
Which active listening behavior is most critical during a creative ideation session?
Answer: Withholding evaluation while others are still sharing
Suspending judgment while others speak ensures all ideas surface before critical evaluation narrows the creative space.
A team member's creative idea is innovative but poorly communicated. What should a good collaborator do first?
Answer: Ask clarifying questions to help the person articulate it fully
Asking clarifying questions empowers the originator to communicate more clearly while keeping ownership with them.