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Creativity in short-term self-directed groups: an analysis using a complexity-based framework

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  • Petro K. Poutanen
  • Pirjo StÃ¥hle

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This paper uses a complexity-based framework to study creativity in short-term self-directed groups. The study is based on observations and interviews collected from three eight-day working groups addressing real-life societal challenges. Qualitative content analysis of the data was conducted using Atlas.ti. The results reveal group differences in creative capacity as well as difficulties in achieving a working mode that enables the production of creative output within a short space of time. Based on these results we identified seven factors that support creativity in these short-term groups. The results provide important clues for organising and facilitating creativity and innovation in self-directed work groups, self-managed teams and other short-term and ad hoc groups.

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  • Petro K. Poutanen & Pirjo StÃ¥hle, 2014. "Creativity in short-term self-directed groups: an analysis using a complexity-based framework," International Journal of Complexity in Leadership and Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 2(4), pages 259-277.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijclma:v:2:y:2014:i:4:p:259-277
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