The United Nations designated April 21 as World Creativity & Innovation Day to raise awareness of the role of creativity and innovation in all aspects human development.

On #WCID, the world is invited to embrace the idea that innovation is essential for harnessing the economic potential of nations. Innovation, creativity, and mass entrepreneurship can provide new momentum for economic growth and job creation. It can expand opportunities for everyone, including women and youth.

Try some of these suggestions on how you can participate with World Creativity and Innovation Day:

  • Be curious
  • Stop for a moment and think abut everything you do, and how it could be improved
  • Partner with others who have a different perspective from your own
  • Recognize a colleague when they have a good idea
  • Think about a recent idea- what was the outcome, and who or what championed or blocked the idea from reaching it potential

To continue your exploration into innovation and creativity, we’ve handpicked the following resources for you:

Listen: Made to Stick- Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die

Made to Stick explores why some ideas thrive while others fade away, offering valuable tips on making ideas “stickier.” 

Read: Simply Brilliant- Powerful Techniques to Spark New Ideas

Everyone can generate imaginative ideas by shedding the “I’m not creative” mindset and using Bernhard Schroeder’s CreativityWorks framework. Fuel creativity through tight deadlines, brainstorming, and tools like IdeaGen and SCAMPER.

Watch: Techniques to Improve Creativity

Nurture your creativity with a few powerful activities and reap the benefits.

Content Credit: Carey Musburger, Sr. Assistant, Learning & Organizational Development