To kill creativity, simply restrict freedom
If you want to kill creativity, then simply restrict employees’ freedom in how they reach their goals. Two common methods are by changing the goals too frequently or by implicitly communicating to your staff that new methods are not welcome. Employees will soon get the message and stop trying. — 6 Ways to Kill Creativity
Now, replace “employees” and “staff” with “children”...
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6 comments
How very true!
When this used to happen to me while teaching, I would quietly close the door and not open it until June. Fellow teachers would ask how I accomplished what I did with the students I was given. I told them I followed my gut and didn't follow the rules.
hi cristina. :)
jane, replacing "employees" and "staff" with "children" .. works equally well to slot in the word "teachers", doesn't it?
:o) Hi Lori! I'm sorry my comment wasn't longer. My daughter was unusually creative this week and I was pretty tired. FYI, don't assume a child won't try the same "experiment" twice. Especially an experiment that will require a doctor. We revisited the bean in the ear, but this time it got a bit out of hand and required anesthetic. *sigh*
Note to self: When using them for counting games, pick beans that are larger than ear canals and nasal passages.
See? I can laugh about it now. :o) And don't feel you need to post this comment, I know it's probably slightly off-topic.
Peace and Laughter!
anesthetic! :O
hope everything is good now. :)
haha, too late — i did post it. but beans in ears are always on topic with me. experimentation! ;)
xoxo
As you can tell, I am catching up on my blog reading. I relish reading your posts. Thank you again for your insights and the quotes you reference.
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