The Componential Theory of Creativity

The componential theory of creativity is a comprehensive model of the social and psychological components necessary for an individual to produce creative work. The theory is grounded in a definition of creativity as the production of ideas or outcomes that are both novel and appropriate to some goal. In this theory, four components are necessary for any creative response: three components within the individual – domain relevant skills, creativity-relevant processes, and intrinsic task motivation – and one component outside the individual – the social environment in which the individual is working.


More here: http://www.hbs.edu/research/pdf/12-096.pdf

The Three Threats to Creativity

In a recent HBR blog Teresa Amabile says "Creativity is under threat. It happens whenever and wherever there's a squeeze on the ingredients of creativity, and it's happening in many businesses today."

More here: http://blogs.hbr.org/hbsfaculty/2010/11/the-three-threats-to-creativit.html