Creative Teamwork.....Nah

Our species is the only creative species, and it has but only one creative instrument, the individual mind and spirit of man. Nothing was ever CREATED by two. There are no good collaborations, whether in music or art, in poetry, in mathematics or philosophy. Once the miracle of creation has taken place, a group can build and extend it, but the GROUP never invents anything. The preciousness lies in the lonely mind of one person, one creator. I don't think Mr. John Steinbeck believed in the power of teamwork or teambuilding to create....nor do I suspect he would have participating in team "brainstorming". Not to say those fab sessions aren't a great deal of fun and full of insights...I just don't believe he would have generated too many post-it notes in the afternoon brainstorming session. If ya got a J. Steinbeck on the team - allow that creative professional to brainstorm ALONE - and twitter his thoughts over to the group!