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4. 51–99
5. 100 and more
To tally your score, simply add up the five values in your circled
answers, then read on to see how you rate and find helpful suggestions.
total score

Scoring
Please note that this quick survey is an inexact process. Depending on
the validity of your answers, this can give you strong indicators about
what is working and what isn’t working in your organization.
Scores
24–25 = A+ Very, very good. You work for an amazingly cre-
ative organization. Either that or you find it impos-
sible to be objective about your group’s flaws.
21–23 = A Very good. Your group is very highly realized cre-
atively. Can I come work for you?
19–20 = B+ Much better than average, but there are some areas
in which your group could improve.
16–18 = B Better than average, and enough room for improve-
ment to take seriously.
14–15 = C+ Better than average, but just barely. It’s very good
that you’re reading this book.
11–13 = C Average. But in creative pursuits, average is not
enough. Read intensively.
9–10 = D+ Below average. You might suggest others in your
company read this book.
5–8 = D Well below average. I’d insist that everyone in your
group read this book.
0–4 = F Either you were too tough on your group, you
really, really need this book, or you ought to look
for work in a company that has a clue, creatively.

Responses and Recommendations
Question A: Are the people in your organization quick to find
fault with new ideas?

There’s a time to find fault with ideas. The fragile early stages of the
creative process is not the proper time. Almost all ideas have some
flaws. When people are too quick to judge, they often overlook what’s