Boosting your creativity means using two types of thinking: divergent and convergent thinking. Let’s break down what these are and how you can use them together!

Here are some easy strategies:

1. Try Brainstorming: Start with divergent thinking, where you think of as many ideas as you can without judging them. For example, if you want to get your team more involved, write down everything you can think of—from fun activities to ways to show appreciation.

2. Take Time to Reflect: Once you have a lot of ideas, switch to convergent thinking. This means looking through your ideas and picking the best ones based on what is doable and what will have the most impact. You can use a simple chart to figure out which ideas are worth your time and effort.

3. Be Flexible: Create an environment where you can easily switch between these two types of thinking. In meetings, for example, let everyone share their ideas first, then work together to make those ideas better.

Using these tips will help you find a balance that encourages new ideas while also focusing on what works best!