Not many people realize that imagination is one of the most important tools in their business skill set because to have a highly developed imagination almost always means to be creative. And that’s what, essentially, any business requires — original ways of thinking, seeing an opportunity where others see pain, being able to invent something new. In other words, your mind should be able to see what doesn’t yet exist, and that’s where imagination comes in.
The same is true for employees. In today’s workplace, this ability is more important than ever. Previous generations appreciated professionals for their ability to process information or for practical knowledge. Today, however, anyone with Internet connection has access to more information than ever before, and most of us are at risk of being replaced by robots. What is truly valuable today is asking smart questions and being able to think creatively.
Some people have a naturally developed imagination while others may need to work for it by exposing themselves to new experiences and practicing mental imagery. The test below is designed to help you identify your starting point — low, average or high. As always, you need to answer all the questions for the results to be reliable.
Whenever I read or watch a movie, I imagine myself being a part of the story.
true
false
I don’t know
maybe
Whenever I see an ancient object, I try to imagine how it looked and how it was used back then.
true
false
I don’t know
maybe
I dream of doing big things in my life.
true
false
I don’t know
maybe
I would much prefer to work on a spaceship.
true
false
I don’t know
maybe
I like to imagine how people lived centuries ago.
true
false
I don’t know
maybe
I like to invent new things things, even if impractical.
true
false
I don’t know
maybe
Generally, I look at things differently than other people.
true
false
I don’t know
maybe
I don’t waste my time dreaming of brilliant future.
true
false
I don’t know
maybe
I don’t like to watch documentaries.
true
false
I don’t know
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I am quite predictable.
true
false
I don’t know
maybe
I often catch myself imagining events that never happened.
true
false
I don’t know
maybe
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