Comes up with more new ideas than average. Asks creative questions and speculates about diverse solutions. Occasionally makes imaginative suggestions. Is good at developing ideas, but original work is conventional and familiar. Sometimes suggests new approaches to lift routine work out of commonplace.
Any original idea produced is apt to be of minor import.
When working on a new problem, seeks frequent advice from colleagues and relies on others' suggestions. No noticeable originality in approaches to assignments. Seldom contributes new ideas. Shows preference for routine and standardized approaches. Content to do what is told.