Creativity is widely regarded as an important skill and asset in our learning environments and workplaces, yet we are not always supported in developing it. As Yale psychologist Zorana Ivcevic Pringle writes, recent research shows that in these settings, it can take significant courage to show our creativity, rather than sticking with what is more conventional or expected. We can encourage innovation and creativity by reducing the need to be courageous and foster environments in which stakeholders—whether they be students, staff, or parents—are respected and have a voice.
Toolkit Library/
Why creativity takes courage
Making connections:
Principled Innovation asks us to work with others and recognize the limits of our own knowledge so that we can better understand and tackle the complex issues our communities face.
The five whys
Tool
15 minutes
By: IDEO
K-5 Card Deck Activity: Creativity
Tool
30 minutes
By: Principled Innovation® (PI)
Creativity pulse check
Tool
5 minutes
By: Character Lab
Leading in uncertain times by empowering others
Article
10 minutes
By: Edutopia
Convergent thinking versus divergent thinking
Video
2 minutes
By: John Spencer