Creative Work: Examining the Impact of Alone vs. Together

This report examines the debate of whether people are more creative when working alone versus in a group setting. The introduction presents the core argument that individual work maximizes creative potential, and the report explores both the positive and negative aspects of this perspective. The report references research and studies that support the idea that solitude and introspection can foster innovation, while also acknowledging the importance of collaboration in generating ideas. The arguments presented include the idea that intelligent individuals may find greater satisfaction and creative output when working independently, and that forced collaboration can sometimes hinder creativity. The conclusion summarizes the key points, emphasizing the potential benefits of individual creative work over social interaction and collaboration, especially for intelligent individuals. The report includes references to support its arguments.

ORGANIZATIO
N BEHAVIOUR
C R E A T I V E P E O P L E

INTRODUCTION
The intent of this presentation is to present an argument related to the
topic that is “People are more creative when they work alone”. This paper is
highlighting both the aspect that is positive and negative related to the topic.

PEOPLE ARE CREATIVE
WHEN THEY WORK ALONE
It has been said that to maximize the potential of creativeness is to
flow between being in a group and being alone and back again. According to
Pollack (2017), where collaboration today considered to be the new “it” thing
for identifying ideas, but history and research shows the significance of
isolation and being along with own thoughts to make real breakthroughs.

ARGUMENT
According to a book written by Keith Sawyer in 2007, an effort to rebut
concludes that innovations or discoveries come from the exchange of
opinions and ideas in groups. As per the belief of Sawyer, he pointed out that
to be creative people it is important to be an extrovert as well as an introvert.
He also expressed that an average group is eventually more in resolving the
complex issues in comparison to working individually (Pollack & Cabane,
2017).

ARGUMENT
The concept according to which collaboration leads to more creative
people has today become conventional wisdom in the field of business. In the
present time, collaboration has been raised as the characteristic of growth
and creativity in almost every sector and industry. Even, the individual genius
who prefers to work alone is considered to be a myth of yesterday (Games,
2017).

ARGUMENT
As per the study conducted through Elsevier journal
ScienceDirect.com, the traits of shyness and unsociability that are normally
seen as unwelcoming, are positively linked with creativity. In addition to this,
as per the survey conducted on 15000 respondents lie in the age group of 18-
28 years, it has been revealed that intelligent people are happier when they
have less social interaction (Games, 2017).

ARGUMENT
It has been believed that social interactions with friends lead to higher
self-reported happiness. However, there is a big exception. For those who are
intelligent, these kinds of associations diminish. It has been seen that
intelligent individuals are less satisfied with their life if they frequently
socialize with their friends (Cain, 2012).

CONCLUSION
In conclusion, it can be said that far from being a "myth of yesterday,
an intelligent individual working alone is more creative in comparison to those
who get into social interaction and collaboration. Forcing an individual with a
creative mind to collaborate leads to diminishing his/her creativity.

REFERENCES
• Cain, S. (2012, Jan 13). The Rise of the New Groupthink. The New York
Times. Retrieved from
https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/15/opinion/sunday/the-rise-of-the-new-gr
oupthink.html
• Games, G. (2017). Even if you work in an office full of geniuses, science
says it might be better to work alone. Retrieved from
https://www.businessinsider.com/even-in-an-office-full-of-geniuses-science-s
ays-you-should-work-alone-2017-11?IR=T
• Pollack, J., & Cabane, F.O. (2017). Are People More Creative Alone Or
Together? Trick Question. Retrieved from
https://www.fastcompany.com/3069033/are-people-more-creative-alone-or-t
ogether-trick-question