GMS 200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Lateral Thinking, Divergent Thinking, Organizational Culture

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Global Management Studies
• Course: GMS 200
• Professor: Deborah De Lange

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Chapter 13 continued information and decision making. Creativity: the generation of a novel idea or unique approach to solve problems or exploit opportunities. Personal creativity drivers: task expertise, task motivation, creativity skills creativity. Situational creativity drivers: group creativity skills, management support, organizational culture . Make innovation a way of life in an organization! At ryerson: digital media zone, centre for urban energy, fashion zone and more coming. You hold your ground in face of criticism. Lateral thinking diverse ways to solve problems. Objective, willing to step back and question assumptions. Creative thinking: waiting times for elevators don"t need to upgrade systems just put in floor to ceiling mirrors as a distraction. Diversity more information, knowledge, expertise that is non-homogeneous. If everyone is thinking about the team outcome, the disadvantage can be overcome. It takes self- awareness of every team member. Justice see the un principles: global compact and universal declaration of human rights. Caring consistent with your responsibility to are.