Just Doing the Work Isn’t Enough: Four Ways Creativity Matters to Productivity
Published: Tue, 06/06/17
Just Doing the Work Isn’t Enough: Four Ways Creativity Matters to Productivity
Though most workers let it slip their minds—if they ever think about it at all—Creativity and Productivity have more in common than the six letters both words end with. While the bottom line in the workplace is almost always profit, and you can achieve
productivity without creativity in some cases, your final products are worth far more when you blend creativity with productivity as you work.
It goes without saying that in some fields of endeavor, creativity and productivity inextricably intertwine. But even in the most
business-oriented venture, creativity should form part of the recipe. This isn’t always obvious, and in the past, may not have been as necessary as it is in the modern Global Village. So let’s take a look at a few reasons why creativity does matter to your business team’s productivity, no matter what you do—reasons you may not have thought about before.
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Scott Halford is a writer and
long-time educator of business people worldwide. He focuses on brain-based behavioral science, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and influence. In 2014, Scott was inducted into the National Speakers Speaker Hall of Fame. He has been the Brainy Business columnist for Entrepreneur.com, and blogs for Huffington Post. Scott is the author of the Wall Street Journal best-selling book, Activate Your Brain, and Be a Shortcut – The Secret Fast-track to Business Success.
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f you’re a business leader, the responsibility of inspiring creativity in your employees falls on your shoulders. One of the best ways to inspire your employees is to not only tell them what to do, but explain why to do it. Bringing your employees on the mission and giving them a sense of purpose opens the
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