The author of more than 80 articles on leadership, learning, and education, Douglas “Doug” Reeves is the founder of the Leadership and Learning Center and the Center for Successful Leadership. An in-demand presenter and lecturer as well, Douglas Reeves shares his insights through the popular blog ChangeLeaders.com.

2.  The author of more than 80 articles on
leadership, learning, and education, Douglas
“Doug” Reeves is the founder of the Leadership
and Learning Center and the Center for
Successful Leadership. An in-demand presenter
and lecturer as well, Douglas Reeves shares his
insights through the popular blog
ChangeLeaders.com.
Although many people believe that creativity is
an inherent trait, educational and thought
leaders have found that a culture of
experimentation can in fact help nurture this
quality.

3.  Because most assessment systems depend
on a quantifiable result, the prioritization of
creativity requires educators to implement
a system of trying and revising before
presenting a final answer or project. In
doing so, teachers and trainers show that it
is acceptable to attempt something that
may need reworking, and that original
ideas are a worthwhile part of the process.
Teamwork and collaboration also play a
key part in teaching creativity, as new ideas
thrive in the face of analysis and feedback.

4.  Discussing an idea requires a student to
take in information, synthesize and
analyze, and present his or her thoughts
coherently. Teachers and trainers can
also encourage this by inviting feedback
on classroom processes, thus reinforcing
the idea that students' original ideas and
insights have value and can impact their
world.