MBA 580 Ekvall’s Dimensions of a Creative Climate Assessment Worksheet
Complete this template by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information.
For your chosen organization, take notes on each dimension of creative climate identified by Göran
Ekvall. Then apply a rating for each dimension and write a summary of your overall opinion of the
organization’s creative climate.
Use this scale for your ratings:
0 (Not at all applicable)
1 (Applicable to some extent)
2 (Fairly applicable)
3 (Applicable to a high degree)
Dimension Notes Rating
Challenge Employees are given the chance to challenge themselves for
new processes that improve turn around times and projects
completion
2
Dynamism and
Liveliness
It is encouraged to enjoy the job and projects and form a
relationship with each other to share ideas and build
comradery to decrease the level of complacency
2
Playfulness and
Humor
A positive environment is always expected and accepted. 1
Freedom Freedom is allowed. It builds ideas on improvements 3
Risk Taking Risk taking is an inherent part of this industry, with moderation 2
Idea Time Welding methods are allowed to be tested 2
Idea Support Support is everywhere 2
Trust and
Openness
Very valued 2
Debate Allowed to question within reason 1
Conflict
(negatively
correlated)
Not between employees, not much of an issue 1
Summary: In summation, the fabrication industry can be very fast paced, but at our company, we
turn the fast paced nature into opportunities for improvements by idea sharing, testing and team
building that suits each employee the best, but this must all remain within the scope of the business
owner and all welding codes that are applicable.
