Creativity

Characteristics of the Creative Person

1. curious
2. seeks problems
3. enjoys challenge
4. optimistic
5. able to suspend judgment
6. comfortable with imagination
7. sees problems as opportunities
8. sees problems as interesting
9. problems are emotionally acceptable
10. challenges assumptions
11. doesn't give up easily: perseveres, works hard

Positive Attitudes for Creativity

1. Curiosity
2. Challenge
3. Constructive discontent
4. A belief that most problems can be solved
5. The ability to suspend judgment and criticism
6. Seeing the good in the bad
7. Problems lead to improvements
8. A problem can also be a solution
9. Problems are interesting and emotionally acceptable

Miscellaneous Good Attitudes

1. Perseverance
2. A flexible imagination
3. A belief that mistakes are welcome

Source

Design Standards - when can it be in place?

When can a company/individual put the standard in place (as per my understanding)

• (most important) if they have will to implement the standards
• If they have appropriate resources in place
• If they have proper plan in place
• If they have right staff in place