In this chapter, we will explore the importance, definitions and different perspectives of radical creativity.

You’ll learn what radical creativity means and how it creates change.

Youll explore the elements of a culture of radical creativity, from the individual to the organization.

You’ll learn about different ways to be creative, and how creative people experience radical creativity in real life at a university.

Youll get a view of some Aalto University endeavors, where radical creativity is sought for.

Youll get a broader perspective on the economic value of radical creativity and why it pays off to develop a radically creative mindset.

In this chapter, we explore the individual facets of radical creativity that relate to our selves and our creative identity.

Youll explore creative thinking and its neuropsychological basis, along with three key thinking skills. You will also take a personal creativity assessment.

Youll delve into two routes to radically creative action: self-determination at work and realizing psychological needs, both of which lead to intrinsic motivation.

Youll learn how identifying challenges can drive radically creative outcomes through curiosity, imagination and critical thinking.

Youll gain insights into four types of creative identities: artistic, abstract ideas, entrepreneurial and empowering.

Youll explore three avenues for expressing creativity: tackling challenges in work contexts, experimenting with creative identity, and self-actualization.

In this chapter, we introduce the core steps of the creative process essential for radical creativity.

Youll explore the creative process from preparation to illumination.

Youll delve into creativity enablers like collaboration and a creative climate.

You’ll learn how to encourage and develop ideation techniques, like brainstorming.

Youll get to explore experimentation methods such as piloting and prototyping.

Youll dive further into the creative process, towards implementation and the skills it needs.

In this chapter, we explore the collective aspects of radical creativity.

Youll explore skills for collective creativity as an individual with a transformative idea, focusing on openness to new connections.

Youll delve into using open and closed collaborative creativity to validate ideas and refine solutions.

Youll uncover systems knowledge and develop essential systems thinking skills for promoting radically creative projects.

Youll gain insights into psychological safety and understand how to create a failure management system to foster employees motivation to engage in radical creativity.

Youll explore leadership’s role in fostering a creative culture relating to individual identities, rewarding radical creativity and forming effective teams.

In this chapter, we explore how radical creativity impacts our lives, both individually and as a society, by bringing about significant changes for the better.

Youll learn about systemic impact and the key players involved in driving radically creative outcomes.

You’ll explore how new assumptions and mindsets shape policies and societies, including examples of paradigm shifts in economic theories over time.

You’ll understand personal and collective transformation as the foundation for creating a sustainable future, reflecting inner skills of creativity.

You’ll gain insights into various future scenarios while learning foresight methodologies and how creative practices support transformative futures.

Youll examine incremental, disruptive and radical innovation, understanding the distinctions between radical creativity and innovation. You’ll also learn how an interorganizational approach drives creativity.