The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity. The creative mind plays with the objects it loves. Carl Jung When I worked at Qlik Technologies, I was latterly the VP of Innovation and Design, a title I chose myself. After I left,
Invention, creativity, and playfulness occur when people have freedom and safety. In our current environment, fear and anxiety predominate. Those of us who are trying to swim against that tide struggle to find a mental space where we can connect to our creative source. Innovation is about so much more than a personal habit. It's about creating a culture that makes the space for joy and playfulness.
Thank you Donald! Love the quote. I like the distinction between innovate and invent (the latter is more freeing yet perhaps less purposeful). I'd like to see you expound more on the Jung quote- including what "play" looks like and how to do that from "inner necessity." How does one select and switch tools from identifying the problem, creating a safe space to "play" and then applying invention (innovation?).
Invention, creativity, and playfulness occur when people have freedom and safety. In our current environment, fear and anxiety predominate. Those of us who are trying to swim against that tide struggle to find a mental space where we can connect to our creative source. Innovation is about so much more than a personal habit. It's about creating a culture that makes the space for joy and playfulness.
Thank you Donald! Love the quote. I like the distinction between innovate and invent (the latter is more freeing yet perhaps less purposeful). I'd like to see you expound more on the Jung quote- including what "play" looks like and how to do that from "inner necessity." How does one select and switch tools from identifying the problem, creating a safe space to "play" and then applying invention (innovation?).