Como você pode gerenciar riscos criativos de forma eficaz?

One thing I found helpful when doing highly creative projects is actually to do the opposite of what most people think. Instead of "thinking outside the box", you can sometimes unleash a huge amount of creativity by thinking inside the box. This means putting constraints around the creativity and introducing some limits. At first, this can seem daunting but it can unleash incredible creativity as people figure out how to do the "impossible". For example, simply introducing a cost constraint that seems impossible can be great for truly breakthrough innovation.

Structuring your priorities, the so-called “big rocks” by Stephen R. Covey, is the first and main step. Shielding priorities and creating a mechanism that allows constantly revisiting the progress of actions that support meeting goals is essential. Large effort projects require that they be coordinated with other “quickwins” to ensure that there are quick results within the stages of larger projects.

Checks and Balances work for creativity too... Pixar is known for its culture of creativity and risk-taking. They have a "brain trust" where directors and creatives openly critique each other’s work, fostering an environment where risks are managed collectively and constructively. Also, adopting a 'fail fast' approach, where small-scale experiments are conducted to test hypotheses, helps. This allows for learning from failures without significant consequences and adjusting plans accordingly.

Finding the balance between creativity and constraints involves embracing limitations as opportunities for innovative solutions. Use constraints to guide and focus your creative efforts, turning challenges into avenues for unique ideas. eg Consider a graphic designer tasked with a tight deadline. The constraint of time could lead to creative solutions, like simplifying the design or leveraging existing elements, resulting in an effective and timely outcome.

When it comes to balancing creativity and constraints, there is always an opportunity to have space to rethink and ask questions along the way. The constraints can turn into opportunities. There was a strategy session where the team came up with a growth projection over a period of 24 months. The team was asked to revise and come up with the same growth projection but in 12 months. They did it in 18 months using creativity and coming up with new alternatives.

Creativity is a combination of skills, planning, analysis and out of the box thinking. This is especially true for coming up with long term, sustainable, business oriented solutions.

In creative projects where risks are irrecusable, it is imperative to integrate a cushion within structure to absorb potential resource losses and alleviate workforce frustrations. This strategic buffer not only mitigates financial and logistical risks but also serves as a psychological support mechanism, faciltating an environment conducive to innovation and risk-taking. The cushion enhances adaptability, allowing for the adjustment of strategies and timelines in response to unforeseen challenges. It transforms setbacks into valuable learning opportunities, contributing to the overall growth of the team. By providing assurance, boosting morale, and promoting a positive atmosphere, this approach ensures the project's longevity also.

Creativity requires a dose of adrenaline and calm. Sometimes, it's hard to combine both, but it's similar to the rest you have and the first light of the next day. It's that space you need to be ready to create more. Then, the recognition of the existing risk: Will your customer like it? Will it add value? Will it be used? And the resilience that accompanies each setback. Repropose, listen, adjust. It is a continuously open mentality willing to understand what is sought and what really contributes.

The energetic aspect is crucial. As you focus on your vision, your energy aligns with a specific outcome. Acknowledge that the journey might unfold beyond your initial plan. Listen to your intuition, let the energies guide you, and be open to adjustments. Success and failure contribute to your consciousness growth. Remember, sometimes taking the first step leads you to something even grater which you could not see beforehand that aligns even better with your vision. ↳ Trust your intuition, embrace the energies, and be open to the unexpected journey ahead!

Creative and risk are oxy moron...never to mix both attributes...Give freedom, but define time and delivery responsibilities