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Scenario

How creative teams get stuck in safe mediocrity after failure

Our design team used to take creative risks but after a few client rejections everyone's playing it safe and now we're producing competent work that none of us are excited about, but no one wants to be the one to suggest we try something bold again.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Collective creative confidence can be shattered by external rejection, leading groups to unconsciously choose safety over the very risk-taking that feeds creative vitality.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The psychology of creativity?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.