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Title: Dynamics of the Creative Process.
Authors: Jokiel, Maja, Jokiel, Grzegorz
Source: e-mentor; 2025, Vol. 110 Issue 3, p33-40, 9p
Subject Terms: DYNAMIC models, DESIGN thinking, ORIGINALITY, PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience, ECOLOGICAL resilience, SOCIAL groups, FACILITATORS (Persons), DESIGN techniques
Abstract: The aim of this article is to present an original model of the dynamic creative process, developed from the authors' extensive experience as creative-process facilitators. The study adopts a participant-observation approach, inductively deriving a conceptual model from years of facilitation in design thinking workshops, with a literature review of prior creativity models and dynamic process frameworks conducted to theoretically ground the proposed model. The authors propose a novel model of group creative process dynamics with three interrelated dimensions. The model's originality lies in its dynamic, non-linear perspective on the creative process, manifested in three key dimensions: Agility & Parallelism, Flow & Fun and Resilience & Flexibility, which integrate cognitive, emotional and motivational factors, distinguishing the proposed model from earlier linear stage models of creativity. The authors illustrate this model through a modified 'Ferris Wheel' Design Thinking cycle (an iterative 7-stage process extending the standard 5-stage approach) and identify six common types of crises that creative teams frequently encounter. The article provides actionable recommendations and best practices for facilitators and managers of creative sessions, such as techniques for fostering team cohesion and flow, methods to maintain flexibility and parallel progress on tasks, and guidance on building resilience to overcome creative setbacks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:The aim of this article is to present an original model of the dynamic creative process, developed from the authors' extensive experience as creative-process facilitators. The study adopts a participant-observation approach, inductively deriving a conceptual model from years of facilitation in design thinking workshops, with a literature review of prior creativity models and dynamic process frameworks conducted to theoretically ground the proposed model. The authors propose a novel model of group creative process dynamics with three interrelated dimensions. The model's originality lies in its dynamic, non-linear perspective on the creative process, manifested in three key dimensions: Agility & Parallelism, Flow & Fun and Resilience & Flexibility, which integrate cognitive, emotional and motivational factors, distinguishing the proposed model from earlier linear stage models of creativity. The authors illustrate this model through a modified 'Ferris Wheel' Design Thinking cycle (an iterative 7-stage process extending the standard 5-stage approach) and identify six common types of crises that creative teams frequently encounter. The article provides actionable recommendations and best practices for facilitators and managers of creative sessions, such as techniques for fostering team cohesion and flow, methods to maintain flexibility and parallel progress on tasks, and guidance on building resilience to overcome creative setbacks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:17316758
DOI:10.15219/em110.1718