Directions:  As a Training & Curriculum Specialist, you play a key role in cultivating creativity in the workplace. Indicate on the scale the extent to which you engage in the described behavior that promotes and supports creativity with adult learners. Use this assessment to identify your strengths and potential goals for improvement.

1. I find ways to help staff discover exciting opportunities and freedoms in their work, such as choosing materials to purchase or choosing curricular themes based on children’s interests.
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2. I help staff members see challenges or concerns as problems they can solve.
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3. I ensure that staff members have the tools and support they need to do their jobs.
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4. I meet with staff members regularly and observe in their classrooms or programs to give them the support and feedback they need to get excited and stay excited about their work.
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5. I ensure that the team’s different experiences and expertise are recognized by all members.
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6. I recognize and celebrate individual and team creativity. I use subtle and formal strategies (i.e., leaving notes, highlighting staff members in newsletters, giving “shout-outs” during team meetings, and displaying staff creations around the building).
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7. I recognize that creative spaces are collaborative spaces. I ensure that people feel safe to share ideas.
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8. I collaborate with the leadership team to prioritize and recognize creativity.
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9. I encourage creativity by exercising the mind and body (i.e., taking walks on lunch breaks,  and posting "brain teasers" in a staff area).
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10. I recognize that adults need playtime too. I provide materials for staff to play with, build, and create.
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