RT Brain Creativity for LBP_20070606

Right Brain Creativity for Left Brain People : 

Right Brain Creativity for Left Brain People PMI Session June 6, 2007 Joanne Aaronson, PMP

Agenda Topics : 

Agenda Topics What is Creativity? Why is Being Creative Important? What is the Creative Process? What’s the personal model for Creativity? Tips for Enhancing Creativity –The Code

Definition of Creativity : 

Definition of Creativity When I use the term creative – I mean the ability to come up with unique ideas or information that is of personal or professional advantage… The PMBOK does not define CREATIVITY!

Why Is Being Creative Important? : 

Why Is Being Creative Important? What makes the difference between project Success and Failure? Reliable Forecasting/strategic planning Scope/Expectation control Fostering Teamwork Healthy Customer relationships Anticipating Risks/Mitigation responses Finding just the right solution YOUR CREATIVE ABILITIES!

We all have creative moments! : 

We all have creative moments! Do you listen? Day dreams Inspirational flashes Night dreams Ideas while walking How can they help? Visionary leadership Strategic thinking Forecasting/planning Solving problems Working with people Creative writing *If we listen & learn, creative moments can facilitate confidence in dealing with the “unknown”

Core Leadership Competencies : 

Core Leadership Competencies Results from the Defense Systems Mgmt College Project Leadership research study (1990-1999) Dr. Owen C. Gadeken Interviewed/surveyed 356 project managers Major competencies of highly effective PMs Core competencies determined (27) Show that technical expertise was close to the bottom of the list While were ranked higher vision, innovation and creativity

Climbing the Corporate Ladder : 

Climbing the Corporate Ladder

Results of the DSMC Study : 

Results of the DSMC Study “Managers with engineering and scientific backgrounds judged themselves as being deficient in interpersonal & communications skills”. Conclusion: “Leaders are: strongly committed to a mission thrive on relationships & influence work outside their project and organizational box challenge, empower & support their people”

Defining Left & Right Brain Functions : 

Defining Left & Right Brain Functions Left Brain Analytical, data side Prove it to me! Left brained people are programmers, engineers, most project managers, “techy types”… Right Brain Abstract, free flowing Anything is possible! Right-brained people are artists, musicians, dancers, writers. “free thinkers”. Balanced Brain Combining the best of both

Every Day Brain Power : 

Every Day Brain Power Creative power improves as we slow down Brain wave activity Beta – every day, busy, distracted state Alpha – slowed down, focused & tuned in To access the creative mind (Right brain) Use this power for creative thinking/decision making

Lessons Learned:Great AH HA Moments in History : 

Lessons Learned:Great AH HA Moments in History Einstein and the Theory of Relativity Retreat to quiet place Departure from the “norm” of Physics E=mc2 He had to convince himself first For more information, see The Making of the Atom Bomb, R. Rhoades

The Creative Process : 

The Creative Process Analytical is logical thinking Creative is abstract thinking It is based on the right brain Remember when you were a child? The importance of play Slow down and have fun! Permission to let go of the left brain! Play is important for the creative process!

Accessing Creative Power : 

Accessing Creative Power Importance of PLAY For relaxation To move into the creative Mind Use of Off-sites Get away from work environment Facilitates renewed “vision”

Accessing Creative Power cont’d : 

Accessing Creative Power cont’d Methods to slow down Walking in nature Deep breathing Meditation Tai Chi Get in touch with this inner source and the Right Brain to access performance & creative power

Slide 15: 

Meditation does more than just relax you… it slows you down to the point of slowing down the aging process…. Quantum Healing: Exploring the Frontiers of Mind/ Body Medicine; Bantam Books, NY 1989, Deepak Chopra, MD Study quoted that a group of meditators “were significantly younger biologically than their chronological age.”

Creativity: Know Thy Self : 

Creativity: Know Thy Self Think of a moment of great accomplishment (Your AH HA Moment) Incredible idea Solution to problem Way to handle inter-personal conflict Wrote great response to >>>> What can you remember about it? What were you doing? Where were you? What did it feel like?

Your Personal Model of Creativity : 

Your Personal Model of Creativity Alone or with another person or group Quiet or with background music The place… The time of day… The answers to these questions start to frame your personal model of creativity Do you need to eat first, exercise first, etc.? Routine?

Right Brain Hobbies for Creative Development : 

Right Brain Hobbies for Creative Development Relaxation Balances the body Encourages “play/fun” Move the person into the right brain Facilitates creative flow Examples: Creative writing Drawing/Art Playing music Dancing Gardening

The Code – Elements of Creativity : 

The Code – Elements of Creativity The Code

The Elements of Personal Creativity : 

The Elements of Personal Creativity Positive attitude Empower yourself Establish intent Balance: Engage right brain/left brain(creativity/analysis) Discipline: Training body/mind

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Technique: Relaxation methods Slow down to power up creativity! Awareness of inspiration Ability to interpret & incorporate The Elements of Personal Creativity

Conclusion : 

Conclusion After all, the best part of creativity is the CREATING. From the vision to the reality From the strategy to the target From the problem to the solution After the CREATIVITY, comes REALITY! From Creativity to Reality

Next Steps : 

Next Steps Pick a right brain hobby Practice a relaxation technique Gain experience with creativity Awareness Interpretation Incorporation In other words, start doing THE CODE

Questions? : 

Questions? For further information contact: Joanne AaronsonLife Transformations www.empowerchangenow.com joanne@empowerchangenow.com Useful Resources: Birchard & Nichol, The One Minute Meditator www.intuitive-connections.net www.beliefnet.com Institute for Intuitive Studies: www.eciis.org Other methods: Michalko, Thinkertoys: A Handbook of Creative Thinking Techniques