Creative leadership : skills that drive change
Creative thinking is a core competence for change leaders, and research has shown that creative thinking can be enhanced through creative problem solving principles and procedures. Creative leadership taps into the creative problem solving research and application as a powerful means for developing creative change leaders.
Print Book, English, 2007
SAGE Publications, Thousand Oaks, Calif., 2007
XVII, 308 p. : il. ; 23 cm.
9781412913805, 1412913802
1026079408
Foundational principles for leaders
Change, leadership, and creativity: the powerful connection
Creative problem solving: background and introduction to the thinking skills model
Identifying complex thinking skills associated with the creative problem solving model
Transforming your thinking: principles for divergence and convergence
Thinking tools for leaders
Assessing the situation: tools for diagnostic thinking
Exploring the vision: tools for visionary thinking
Formulating challenges: tools for strategic thinking
Exploring ideas: tools for ideational thinking
Formulating solutions: tools for evaluative thinking
Exploring acceptance: tools for contextual thinking
Formulating a plan: tools for tactical thinking
Additional factors that influence leaders
Psychological diversity: leading people with different creativity styles
Building a climate for creativity: how leadership sets the tone
Conclusion
Case studies