There are a lot of different creative skills that you can learn, but the 14 that we listed here are some of the most important. If you want to be more creative, start by working on these skills. With time and practice, you'll be able to come up with great ideas for your business or project.
Top 14 Creativity skills to learn
1. Idea generation
Idea generation is the first step in the creative process, and it’s a skill that can be learned. As you begin your journey toward becoming more creative, start by practicing and improving your ability to generate ideas.
Pick up any item of interest — a magazine, newspaper, or book — and flip through it until you find something that catches your eye. This could be an article headline or photo caption; perhaps there's something about an article's topic or the author that piques your interest.
Write down five things about that particular object: What is it? What does it do? Who made it? Why did they make it? How did they make it (or what does its creation mean)? What does this have to do with anything else in my life experience?
Look through old magazines from last year and pick out articles that caught your eye at the time; now write down five things about those articles: What was so interesting about them then—and still is now—that made me want to save them for later reference?
2. Curating and editing.
Creativity is the ability to come up with new ideas. But it's also about choosing the best ones and taking action on them.
When you see something, do you immediately know if it's good or bad? If it's good, does your first thought include "I should make this" or "this could be a great story for my blog"? If it's bad, do you think "why would anyone waste time doing that?" or "wow I'm glad I dodged that bullet." If so, then curating and editing may be one of your strengths as a creative individual.
The act of curating involves selecting which pieces of art are worthy enough to put in an exhibit (or portfolio), while editing helps make sure that those pieces fit together into something coherent—and beautiful! A curator is someone who makes sure all the work presented at an art show has been vetted for quality; an editor chooses between different versions of one idea until they find what works best for their audience. In both cases, there must be a balance between quality control versus experimentation—if every piece had to meet some arbitrary standard before being displayed (whether at an exhibit or on-screen), there wouldn't be much room left over for uniqueness; if everything new were just thrown out there without any consideration to how it fits with previous work (whether in terms of style or genre), then nothing would ever improve upon itself!
3. Experimentation
Experimentation is the key to innovation, creativity, and learning. If you want to learn new things and grow as a person, then experimentation is what will get you there. In fact, it's been shown that people who experiment more have a greater chance of success in their lives than those who don't!
So how do we start experimenting more? The first step is to let go of fear: fear of failure or even fear of looking stupid. Whatever it may be when we are afraid of something new our minds shut down and we stop taking risks which means fewer chances for success in life.
If this feels overwhelming but you still want to take some risks in life (because they WILL pay off), here are some simple tips:
Approach strangers and ask them questions about themselves or ask if they mind answering questions from an interviewee like yourself on camera (this was actually how my husband met me!). You never know; this could lead him/her to turn out to be one person whose story inspires yours later on down the road!
4. Problem-solving and lateral thinking
Problem-solving and lateral thinking are two skills that can be learned and practiced. Problem-solving is about finding the best solution to a problem, whereas lateral thinking is about coming up with creative solutions to problems. The key difference between these two skills is that one involves coming up with a solution, while the other involves finding it.
Lateral thinking involves looking at a problem differently in order to come up with a solution or idea. It involves taking your mind off of conventional logic, rather than using it as your guide. For example, if you're trying to figure out how much money you need for rent this month but don't know how much your rent will be until after payday comes around—lateral thinking might involve asking yourself what other bills need paying first or putting aside some money each week until then so that you'll have enough when the time comes.
5. Playfulness
Playfulness is a key component of creativity. It is what makes us stand out from our peers and competitors. Playfulness can be learned, practiced, and used in many situations. Learning how to play will help you be more creative by developing your innate ability to make connections between seemingly unrelated things and see the possibilities in the ordinary or mundane things around your life. It’s also an important part of learning how to have fun!
6. Collaboration
Collaboration is a key skill for people in the workplace, whether you're working with a team or pitching an idea alone. It's a skill you can develop over time by practicing it every day. Collaboration is about finding common ground and building on what everyone has to say, even if it takes some time—and that's something everyone can do!
One thing that helps me build collaborative relationships is being open to other people's ideas and perspectives. It takes a lot of mental energy to come up with ideas yourself, so I try not to be too protective of my own thoughts and instead let myself learn from others' insights as well.
If there’s one place where collaboration tends not to work very well yet (and I hope these changes soon), then it’s probably in academia/education where most classes are still taught through traditional lectures rather than group discussions
7. Public speaking and pitching
Practice, practice, practice. The old adage "practice makes perfect" is especially true when it comes to public speaking. Take every opportunity you can to speak in front of a group or even one person who will listen and give feedback.
Know your audience: You may think you know what your audience wants to hear but are you really sure? Take the time to do some research on them before presenting so that you’re able to connect with them on a personal level by addressing their needs directly in your presentation.
Know your material: If possible, try practicing with an outline of what points you want to be covered in the speech or presentation so that if someone asks for further details about one of those points later on during the talk all they have to do is look at their notes rather than having another conversation about it which might take away from time spent discussing other topics that might be more relevant towards reaching objectives set forth by decision-makers within companies looking for guidance from experts such as yours truly!
8. Visual thinking
Visual thinking is a skill that anyone can learn.
Visual thinking is the ability to see the big picture and consider all your options. It helps you solve problems quickly, make decisions, communicate ideas, and create things.
Visual thinkers are able to simplify complex situations into something memorable and straightforward because they can take information from the world around them and turn it into useful knowledge. They use their visual skills every day whether they realize it or not!
9. Foresight and visioning
Thinking about the future is an essential skill for any entrepreneur. It’s also a skill that can be learned, so if you want to try it out and see what happens, here are some ways you can start:
Focus on long-term goals rather than short-term ones. Do you have a vision for what your business will look like in five years? In ten years? What does it take to get there?
When making decisions or setting priorities, consider how they will affect your future goals—and whether those goals are still relevant. You may change your mind about certain things as time passes, but it’s important to be aware of what these changes might mean in the long run.
10. Storytelling
Storytelling--the art of using stories and anecdotes to teach, sell, or inspire--is a powerful creative skill that everyone can learn.
Storytelling is not only a great way to convey information but also an effective way to remember it.
A story can be used as a tool for teaching, selling, and inspiring people.
Stories help us connect with others and make our message memorable.
11. Teaching others and taking new perspectives
You’ll never know what you can do unless you try.
You’re limited by your knowledge and experience, but also by your imagination. The more experienced and knowledge you have, the larger your imaginative reach is likely to be. But even though that may sound like a straightforward idea, it can be surprisingly difficult to put into practice. It’s easy to feel stuck in our ways when we think everything, we've learned so far has made us who we are—and this is where teaching others comes in!
Teaching others means taking on new perspectives every day: not only learning about other people's experiences but also sharing your own with them, as well as thinking critically about how those experiences relate to each other (and maybe even challenging some of them). Asking questions will help keep your mind open while learning new things—and sharing what you learn with others will keep the door open for future exploration too!
12. Business skills and entrepreneurial spirit
The creative process is an interesting one. It's the best part about being a creative person, but it can also be very frustrating if you're not equipped with the right tools.
Business skills and entrepreneurial spirit are two of those essential tools. If you want to become more successful as a creative freelancer, learning business skills will help you generate revenue and make your business more efficient.
13. People skills (especially observation)
As a creative, you're not just responsible for your own output. You're also in charge of the people who work with you and the customers who buy from you.
People skills are extremely important. There's a reason why we say that "it's not what you know but how you interact with people" when it comes to job interviews—and it isn't just because we want to sound cool. People skills are essential if you want to be successful as an entrepreneur or work in any organization where collaboration is critical to success (which means every field). That makes them worth training yourself on and developing over time.
Observation is one key skill that can help you improve your people skills while also improving your creativity overall. It can be learned through practice, tested by others, and taught by experts like me!
14. Creativity is a skill you can learn
Creativity is a skill that can be learned. It's true!
Creativity comes from our ability to be inventive and create new ideas, and it's often associated with the arts, but creativity is also found in every other field. In fact, it's one of the things that makes us human. You see this in everything from our use of tools (which are unlike any other animal) to the way we communicate through language—we have an enormous capacity for creative thinking. But how do you get better at being creative? The answer lies in your mental processes: they're a set of skills that can be learned by anyone and improved by practice.
Conclusion
these are the top 14 creativity skills that you can learn and improve upon. By doing so, you will be well on your way to becoming more creative in all aspects of your life. Remember, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to being creative – what works for one person may not work for another. The important thing is to find what works for you and then run with it. Be persistent, be passionate, and most importantly, have fun!