Blocks or Barrier to Creativity 1 Mind Set 1.1 stereo typing 1.2 simple 1.3 over-emphasis on previous experience 1.

4 normal rational way of problem solving eg Steam engine used for a hundred years to pump water out of mines then only used as a source of locomotive power for transportation Computer for long seen as per calculator before realizing its potential as a general manipulator When stuck on a problem, managers tend to follow their mind set, which may not be able to help when a new kind of problem situation is encountered for the first time 2 Criticism Criticism stifled creativity or creative thinking 3 Over regard for logical thinking This is not say that creative thinking is illogical or abandment of logical reasoning 4 Barriers for individuals

- physiological barriers - psychological barriers 4 Cultural blocks Resulting from influences of society 5 Emotional blocks Such as fear, anxiety, jealousy 6 Intellectual and expressive blocks 6.1 Strategic blocks ( mind set )

Causing problem solvers to think in ways which exclude consideration of all possible solutions Either / or thinking 6.2 Value blocks Reflect a persons beliefs Have effect of making it impossible for a person to consider certain solutions to a problem 6.3 Perceptual blocks - one may be overlooking opportunities or failing to anticipate threats - - someone with a reputation for being a poor listener 6.4 Self-image blocks

- reflect the fact that the individual rejects any new idea at the outset 7 Blocks in organizational setting 7.1 Lack of resources and management support 7.2 Bureaucracy and Red tape 7.3 Fear of criticism 7.4 Resistance to change 7.5 Fear of taking risks and incurring failure 7.6 Tendency to conform 7.7 Emphasis on managerial control 7.8 Ideas over analyzed paralysis by analysis 7.9 Tendency to look for one big potential winner , rather than a number of smaller ones ***