In Mark Batterson’s book, “Whisper,” he references a study on “divergent thinking.” Divergent thinking is “the ability to generate creative ideas by exploring possible solutions.”
A Head Start study tested children on their divergent thinking ability. Ninety-eight percent of children ages three to five “scored in the genius category for divergent thinking.” Ten years later, it was down to ten percent.
The author believed the reason for decline was due to conformity and peer pressure. By adulthood, this can limit innovation in the workplace.
In Matthew 18, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”
If you desire your workplace to be more innovative, look for, and listen to, those who have the innocence of children.
