Catchers have no verifiable way to measure creativity - Deepstash

Catchers have no verifiable way to measure creativity

A study showed that people on the receiving end of pitches have no objective way to assess creativity - not even the expert ones.

  • Their criteria are subjective and often inaccurate, and from early on, they are set.
  • If they detect subtle cues indicating that the pitcher isn't creative, they won't look favorably at your proposal.
  • However, if they are made to feel that they are participating in an idea's development, they respond well.

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