Creativity & Innovation
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Looking at something in a new way, bringing new perspective, whether with structured or unstructured processes. The creativity, development, creation of new ideas, testing, refinement and evaluation happens so that improvement can happen.
Open to other perspectives, with capacity to contribute and work within an environment of originality. Operating in a space of continuous learning, constantly striving for success.
KNOWLEDGE
Know how to use previous knowledge and experience and learning from success failure and alternate perspectives.
Understand the difference between creation and duplication allowing for originality and development
Understand that to create a change or innovate there is a need to know what steps and supports are necessary
Understand that creativity and innovation is a long-term, cyclical process of small successes and frequent mistakes
Know of appropriate digital methods, tools and techniques of transferring knowledge to young people
Know where to look for inspiration, support and expertise for developing ideas
Identify tools for (digital) creativity (including free and open source tools)
SKILLS
Can express oneself through the creation of simple digital mediums
Can think creatively using a wide range of idea creation techniques e.g. ‘thinking outside the box’
Create new and worthwhile ideas that are original, valid and have potential positive impact
Analyse, elaborate, refine, and evaluate ideas in order to improve and maximize creative efforts
Implement innovations by acting on creative ideas to make a tangible and useful contribution
Use technology to develop ideas, demonstrating creative / digital expertise to contribute to a project
Choose appropriate and meaningful methods to assess young people’s learning needs and objectives
Design; by planning, delivering and evaluating youth led, needs based programmes
ATTITUDE
Responsive to new and diverse perspectives when working creatively with others.
Maintain an open mind and curiosity in using new technologies and communication tools
Demonstrate originality and inventiveness in work and understand the real world limits to adopting new ideas
View failure as an opportunity to learn;
Have a positive attitude to risk / ambitious and driven to create a change
Mindful of any external factors that affect innovation
Attentive to meeting needs of young people / supporting their progression
BEHAVIOUR
Display satisfaction and empowerment from working creatively.
Naturally self-motivated and self-directed to contribute to innovative work
Respectful to others views and expertise by acknowledging the experiences of others
Demonstrate leadership and courage when required and is willing to be a “first mover”
Tackle factors supporting & blocking creativity
Improvise & experiment using technology and digital tools
Manage imperfections, failures, and mistakes
