In the age of gen AI, human creativity matters more than ever, and it can help you grow your career. These strategies can help you approach problem-solving in a new way and bring your most creative mind to work.
Spark change. When you’re stuck, challenge yourself to think bigger and break away from the usual patterns. Imagine solving problems with no constraints on resources or possibilities. Identify the unspoken rules in your work, question them, and explore what would happen if you did the opposite.
Nourish and flourish. After a creative lull, reframe your challenges to see them from a new perspective. And revisit past approaches or ideas that were set aside—they may hold untapped potential in the current context.
Refresh and renew. To sustain success, focus on what’s missing or unexplored in your market or team. Seek out opportunities others are overlooking, and consider how you might address those gaps. Anticipate challenges or moves from competitors and find ways to act first or differently.
Test transformation. When major change is needed, act decisively and set strict deadlines to drive progress. Break big ideas into manageable steps and focus on rapid execution. Push beyond the obvious solutions until you find something bold enough to inspire meaningful change.
