Management to identify intractable/challenging problems and invite staff across different divisions/ branches to work on “passionate projects”.
Assumptions:
a. We are not talking about Corporate Planning Teams!
b. We are talking about officers like YOU to volunteer and choose to contribution/ lead a project of your own passion!
c. And yes, your boss will consider it as part of your work scope!
Still don't get it????
If Mr Glorious from History unit is passionate about teaching Creativity across all levels and Ms 'Cooped-in-cubicle' from Astrology unit has ideas on testing how to assess creativity. Senior Head of Zoology thinks it’s a brilliant idea! Director of Research knows good ‘lobang’ and has expert knowledge about curriculum design.
Now, what say you on this project idea?
Assumptions:
a. We are not talking about Corporate Planning Teams!
b. We are talking about officers like YOU to volunteer and choose to contribution/ lead a project of your own passion!
c. And yes, your boss will consider it as part of your work scope!
Still don't get it????
If Mr Glorious from History unit is passionate about teaching Creativity across all levels and Ms 'Cooped-in-cubicle' from Astrology unit has ideas on testing how to assess creativity. Senior Head of Zoology thinks it’s a brilliant idea! Director of Research knows good ‘lobang’ and has expert knowledge about curriculum design.
Now, what say you on this project idea?
4 comments:
It sounds great. But creativity should not be forced. If there is really a need for a change in the various units, this will definitely inspire good innovations. Working across departments will definitely create a spark which can be a fire in the future.
Kokilavani Vassou
CPDD - LLB2 - TL Unit
Already being done on smaller scale, dude! Process Skills officer is helping Geography officer in developing Geography computer game :)
DM can still identify challenging problems that are a priority for the Ministry, but I believe officers can do so on their own too. We just need a culture where working across branches on projects is seen as normal.
We will also need officers to see that their skills apply beyond their subject areas. When this happens, I'm sure we'll discover even more insights into the nature of curriculum and education.
Sure. Already happening now, isn't it? Coyote fund supports this. At the lowest level, even WITs projects are meant to encourage people doing what they are passionate about. However, I feel this has to be ground up. Any top-down approach to making everybody think up a project to do will make this a chore.
I agree that creativity should not be forced and should be a bottom up effort. Since it takes time to build a culture of creativity and innovation, perhaps we can start with smaller activities first. The following activities are adapted from "Creativity and Innovation Day - Toronto" for your consideration:
1. Weird Challenge
Find the smallest or zaniest problem our organisation faces and challenge people to come up with the worst solution. By working together on the problem, contributors feel a greater sense of ownership even if it is small or zany. No matter what idea is presented, everyone should build on the idea. We can involve the senses such as asking all to describe the smell, taste, feel, sound and colour of the problem.
2. Born Free
Promote workplace freedom. We can have a creativity showcase of things our colleagues do in their personal time that are creative. These colleagues could share their passion in various aspects like art, models, music and acting at the open areas of HQ (5th Floor, Canteen, Open Space).
3. Idea Coffee Buzz
Have a free coffee day and encourage colleagues to talk to one another. When new ideas appear, get them to write them down no matter how good or bad they are. A whiteboard can be set up in a high human traffic area of which colleagues can contribute ideas by writing on it or sticking memo pads on the board. Passers-by can then take one of the ideas and add something to it to make it better.
3.Lunchbox Surprise
Surprise colleagues with a performance by a string quartet, painter, sculptor or a mime over lunch.
4. Daily Ha Ha
Ask different colleagues to provide an email chuckle a day. Make laughing or play time as part of the agenda of meetings.
Chong Siew Fong
LLB1
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