Review below about Ekvall’s ten dimensions and provide your feedback by answering the following questions:
o Do you agree or disagree with their suggested need for additional dimensions?
o Were you surprised that Ekvall included only one dimension that is negatively correlated? How did they evaluate their organization in this area, and what conclusions can you draw from their evaluation?
o Do you agree or disagree with their post about the dimension that is the most difficult to assess? Share your reasoning.
2. Review the creative climate assessments posted by your peers and provide your feedback by answering the following questions:
o Based on the notes, did you disagree with any of the ten ratings in the assessments?
o Do you think it would be more beneficial for your peers’ organizations to strengthen the strongest aspects of their creative climate or improve the weakest aspects?
o What recommendations would you make to your peers’ organizations to improve their creative climate? For example, think about how established organizations with existing structures designed for efficient and effective use of resources can relax some of their restrictions to allow playfulness, freedom, and risk-taking without losing control of the things that allow it to be currently successful.
I was not surprised by Ekvall’s ten dimensions. Depending on the organization and department, I can see how the dimensions would foster innovation. Employees who enjoy their work and feel empowered are more likely to be excited and work towards innovation and change for their company. I think a dimension that could be added is work life balance. Ensuring an employee is not overworked and can take care of their home life helps maintain motivation. It also helps the employee feel respected and appreciated.
Dynamism and Liveliness was the hardest to evaluate. As there must be a balance. Employees need to know when it is appropriate to be relaxed and joke. They also need to understand what jokes and who would not appreciate this dimension. This makes it the hardest as work needs to be first and foremost. At the same time to build relationships and trust some time to relax and get to know each other is important.
My organization scored highest and equally in challenge, Dynamism and liveliness, Idea time, Idea support, and trust and openness. I think these are the highest scores because the company is large, so some dimensions are limited. But many employees participate in goals, ideas, and enjoy a positive vibe. Innovation is fostered to grow the company and maintain client trust. The company scored lowest in Risk taking. The company is part of the baking industry, so risk taking is limited. Multiple government regulatory departments monitor the work, and the company is required to limit risk to ensure customers are not negatively impacted. This does limit the creative climate but new ways to work within the regulations are constantly being considered to ensure clients are
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