The subjects of my recent posts are “creativity” and “innovation“. But what does do creativity and innovation actually mean?Discussing both terms with my colleagues, we couldn’t not notice that we sort of arrived at the same definitions. We did recognise that there was definitely a difference, but somehow couldn’t point out what it was. I decided to consult the Internet 🙂
Innovation:
- A new method, idea, product (Google)
- The central meaning of innovation thus relates to renewal or improvement, with novelty being a consequence of this improvement. (Wikipedia)
- Something newly introduced, such as a new method or device (dictionary.reference.com)
Creativity:
- The action or process of bringing something into existence (Google)
- Refers to the phenomenon whereby a person creates something new (a product, a solution, a work of art etc.) that has some kind of value (Wikipedia)
- The act of producing or causing to exist (dictionary.reference.com)
Reading definition of both those terms it is rather clear that the difference is very subtle. However:
- Every Innovation is a Creation of something new. Innovation is a Creative process.
- Not every Creation leads to Innovation. Creating new processes/devices/art doesn’t mean that something was renewed or improved.
Thoughts?
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