When the teacher asked the class to pick a title for a pie chart on the board, it was tough for all of us students. Some people were talking about their opinions and others were quiet. Based on our character, we have a special way to handle group situations. Some students were dominant by only proposing their opinions. It was tough for the whole class to pick one title that each student would agree on. That is when the teacher stepped in. He made us realize that other students, other than the dominant ones, have an opinion as well. The people who do not speak are the ones who are most intelligent, because they are listening, observing, and analyzing. They may have better ideas but are not taking a chance of saying it aloud. Therefore, we must consider that when we are deciding about something in a group, everyone has the right to decide. A leader is not about being dominant over others, but joining them side by side. Remember a leader is nothing without his or her followers who he or she must listen to. Decision-making is also based on an iterative process. The more we try, the better we get. As I have mentioned previously in my blogs, trial and error is part of achieving a great design. There are many definitions for creativity. After watching a presentation by Sir Ken Robinson, he explains that innovation is the business word for creativity. He has many excellent insights about being creative and talented. He says that some people don't know what they are capable of. It is about finding our purpose of life and talent. He adds that talent is not obvious on the surface and we have to discover it. He believes that talent cannot be totally discovered by education since it uses standardized testing. It is about being in your element; to do something in your natural capacity.
Words of the day: Iterative: Comes from the word Iteration which means the repetition of a process.
Inhibition: Someone knowing he or she is uncomfortable and cannot relax.
Dualism: Being divided.
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