The champion of ideas, innovation and organizational integrity

That's why it's a good idea to have a Creative on your team

The creative voice makes up 9% of the population, and often brings new perspectives to the table. More than being the typical arts and crafts teacher that many associate with the word creative, they are conceptual architects who love to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. Their penchant for catching up on opportunities and challenges long before others are aware of them makes it wise to listen to them when planning ahead. Creatives value high integrity and are happy to zoom out to see the big picture. They may ask questions like; “are we really who we've said we're going to be now, or are we just trying to get through the days and make money?”. In this way, they help the organization to have integrity in relation to the overarching values and objectives that they have set themselves. Those who have Creative as their most used voice are most often introverted people with a rich inner world of ideas and possibilities, where they have a clear picture of how they want things to be. It makes them always strive to make things better, no matter how good a solution may be.

“The future is more interesting than how we get there!”

Challenges you should be aware of

It can be difficult to communicate clearly and clearly the inner image that one has in their head, and Creatives can experience frustration when others do not understand or support their ideas. Their pursuit of perfection can also lead them to forget to celebrate the 90% that has already been achieved and focus too much on the 10% that did not go as planned. They may also face resistance when attempting to implement new ideas. Focusing on the core of an idea for the future, it is not perceived as relevant for the Creative Voice to go into the framework or the details of how to get there. Then they often face opposition from the more present-oriented voices.

In an ever-changing and challenging world of work, the Creative Voice plays a crucial role in driving innovation, forward thinking and organizational integrity. By recognizing both the strengths and challenges, those who carry this voice can develop themselves, helping to create an environment characterized by continuous growth and innovation.

Read more about the other voices here.