Harness Constraints: How Limitations Drive Innovative Thinking

The idea of using constraints to fuel innovation may appear counterintuitive and frustrating. ?After all, isn't innovation about breaking free from limitations and pushing boundaries? ?

While it's true that innovation seeks to explore new horizons, research has found the role of constraints in driving innovative thinking is often significantly underestimated. ??

Constraints, whether they are resource limitations, time restrictions, system parameters or even regulatory hurdles, serve to focus and channel creativity, pushing people and teams to devise novel solutions that might not have been considered or developed as fast under more comfortable and open circumstances. ??

And without constraints research has also shown we are in fact hard wired to take the path of least resistance.? Meaning we are more likely to convince ourselves the easiest solution we find is best.

It is only when constraints become too tight that they start to limit creativity and innovation.

So, getting the right balance of constraints and freedom can help you get the best results from your projects.

In this weeks article, I provide insights from research that show how constraints and limitations can fuel innovation and provide practical tips on how you can use them on your projects to get the best results.

You can read the full article on my website -> How to Harness Constraints to Drive Innovation