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Innovation and Creativity

A family of 10 competencies. Kokoro can combine several of them into an assessment tailored to the role, to build a comparable signal before interviewing.

• Solution design

  Measures the ability to analyze challenges, generate innovative ideas and design effective solutions.

• Cognitive flexibility

  Measures the ability to adapt mentally in changing situations. This assessment looks at mental agility, managing ambiguity and creativity in problem solving. It focuses on shifting perspective, flexible thinking and the capacity to overcome mental barriers, essential for performing in dynamic work environments.

• Idea generation

  Measures the ability to generate original, creative ideas in specific contexts. This assessment emphasizes innovation and creative solutions to the challenges presented. The proposed ideas are assessed based on their originality, feasibility and relevance to the given problem, essential for roles that demand innovation and decision-making.

• Brainstorming skills

  Measures the capacity to generate ideas in a collaborative context. This assessment looks at active contribution in brainstorming sessions and the generation of creative solutions. It is based on the originality, diversity and quality of ideas within a limited time, and the ability to build on others ideas while promoting collaboration.

• Constant innovation

  Measures the capacity to generate ideas, adapt to change and foster continuous improvement. This assessment looks at the predisposition to innovate, take risks and propose original solutions to challenges. It focuses on idea generation, attitude toward change and spotting opportunities for improvement at work.

• Conceptual thinking

  Measures the ability to understand and work with abstract concepts, connect ideas and apply theories to practical situations. This assessment looks at critical thinking, analysis and the capacity to identify patterns and abstract information.

• Creative thinking

  Measures the capacity to generate original ideas and innovative solutions. This assessment looks at divergent thinking, imagination, mental flexibility and the ability to connect concepts in unique ways. Its aim is to identify those with strong creative skills, essential in environments that demand innovation and fresh ideas.

• Design thinking

  Measures the ability to approach challenges in a creative, user-centered way. The assessment looks at the use of design tools and processes, the generation of ideas oriented to user needs, and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams. It focuses on identifying opportunities and designing innovative solutions through iterative thinking.

• Divergent thinking

  Measures the ability to generate varied, original ideas in response to given situations. This assessment looks at unconventional thinking, exploring diverse perspectives and creating multiple solutions. It is based on the originality, fluency, flexibility and depth of responses within a specific time, focused on identifying people with high potential for innovation and creative approaches.

• Tolerance for ambiguity

  Measures the ability to handle uncertain or unclear situations.