Leaders need to develop creative ideas of their own to improve productivity and satisfaction. Establishing a climate, or culture, conducive to creative problem solving is another requirement of effective leadership. The point is that top management purposely sets out to take steps to make the organization more innovative.

Vision statements and mission statements set the pace, but they must be supported by the right climate, or organizational culture, and extensive use of the techniques. Establishing a climate for creativity includes fostering a culture of originality, leadership practices for enhancing creativity, and methods for managing creative workers.