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New research shows being bored might make you more creative

Idea to Value

In the first study, 80 participants (40 bored and 40 controls) were asked to copy phone numbers from a phone directory for 15 minutes ( yawn! ) The theory was that being bored would make people more likely to daydream, which could spark creative performance.

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The Yellowed Pages

Innovation Architecture

If you told a child today that, twenty years ago, every household had a printed directory of every resident and every business in their town—and that the directory weighed upwards of ten pounds and was dropped on people’s doorsteps once a year with a satisfying “thunk,” they would think you were crazy. . It’s true, however.

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Save the Date: Register for IdeaScale’s Summer Webinar!

IdeaScale

Moderators can also gather data on the ground by using our new Display Community as Member feature; drag and drop files to upload them to their campaigns; and use a new app directory to coordinate and install social media features, among others.

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What is Shape? IDEO’s Latest Innovation Tool

InnovationTraining.org

Searchable directory and shared workplaces – document processes, project phases, and learnings in one place. Surveys – create and re-use audiences, use standardized questions to get quick feedback on your ideas. Visualization – add images, text, videos, and links.

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Three steps to unearth the hidden curriculum of networking

Christensen Institute

Teach networking as a skill as part of your career services While career services offices may offer everything from career fairs to alumni directories for students to expand their professional networks, far fewer have the resources to teach students how to network.

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We hear you: 3 insights learned from our inaugural education readership survey, and how we’re responding

Christensen Institute

And here’s what’s currently in consideration: Within the year, create a resource directory on our website that houses our numerous “101” explanations of our theories in one easily accessible destination. As we consider research topics, prioritize the inclusion of issues concerning equity, accessibility, and socioeconomics.

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How To Prepare For An Important Meeting

The Human Factor

Look attendees up on the staff directory or note down their name on introduction, just be sure you know who they are. Secondly, you want to be sure you know all of the attendees. Know who they are, what they do, and why they are there. Google them or find them on Linked In if you have to.

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