Creativity matrix for identification of personal attributes

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Creativity Matrix
The Matrix belowwill helpyouidentifyyour Perceived AttributesinCreativity.Pleasefollow the
instructions inthe nextpage before attempting tocompletethe matrix below.The final outlineand
analysiswill helpyou establishyourperceived strengthsandweaknesses; therein,recognising
opportunitiesandthreatsfor yourpersonal growthandCPD. On a cautionarynote: ingeneral,we
tendto underscore ourselves,therefore itishighlyrecommendedthatyouspendatleastone minute
on eachattribute thinkingaboutbothpositiveandnegativetraitsof yourpersonality.
Attributes Score Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats
Imaginative
Disciplined
Persistence
Collaborative
Inquisitive

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Example
1) Firstly, take a few minutes to think about the attributes listed below and score
yourself between 1 and 5 for each, based on your own perception of yourself. As
shown in the example table below. (1 lowest to 5 highest)
2) Drag and Drop the Blue Dots on appropriate axis and number, per your score.
3) Drag and drop the Red Lines on the picture. Resize and rearrange the Red Lines to
intersect with the Blue Dots
The area covered under the curve denotes your Perceived Personal Attributes in relation to
Creativity. Next, complete the table below by identifying your SWOT. After doing this exercise
reflect on how you can improve your Creativity by adjusting your attributes.
Attributes Score Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats
Imaginative 5 Very imaginative
and think outside
the box
Can get lostin
imagination and
detached from
reality
Take advantage
of my innovative
thinking
Spend too much
time imaginingand
not enough on
doing
Disciplined 2 Scope for
improvement.
Utilise
competencies more
effectively.
Lack motivation
and relianceon
myself.
Can improve
productivity by
managingtime
more efficiently
Fallingback into
comfort zone
Persistence 4
Collaborative 3
Inquisitive 1