Stimulating creativity in groups through mental simulation

Elaine M. Wong; Laura J. Kray; Adam D. Galinsky; Keith D. Markman

doi:10.1108/S1534-0856(2009)0000012008

Stimulating creativity in groups through mental simulation

Elaine M. Wong, Laura J. Kray, Adam D. Galinsky, Keith D. Markman

Columbia Business School

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Abstract

A growing literature has recognized the importance of mental simulation (e.g., imagining alternatives to reality) in sparking creativity. In this chapter, we examine how counterfactual thinking, or imagining alternatives to past outcomes, affects group creativity. We explore these effects by articulating a model that considers the influence of counterfactual thinking on both the cognitive and social processes known to impact group creative performance. With this framework, we aim to stimulate research on group creativity from a counterfactual perspective.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	111-134
Number of pages	24
Journal	Research on Managing Groups and Teams
Volume	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1108/S1534-0856(2009)0000012008
Publication status	Published - 2009

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Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

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