Systematic Procedures Supporting Creativity - A Contradiction?

Abstract

Creativity is often addressed within fine arts, schools, industry, society, politics etc., but there is no unique kind of creativity required. For example, a child may use its creativity on one side for a nice painting or on the other side for the disassembly of a kitchen device. In industry creativity has to be more focused on given problems and obstacles. There is a discussion about creativity of individuals, teams or organizations. In the end, individuals including their subjective pictures of the situation are forming creativity. Flexibility as well as structured procedures will help engineering designers to find the right balance based on the given situation and capabilities. A few examples from daily business in industry underline some of these aspects.