Things that kill creativity Categories: Management Surveillance: Hovering over adults. Making them feel like they're constantly being watched. The risk taking and creative urge hides. Over Control: Constantly telling adults how to do things often leaves them feeling like their originality is a mistake and any exploration a waste of time. Competition: Putting adults in a win-lose situation, where only one person can come out on top, does not foster creativity. Collaboration Does. Previous Post << >> Next Post