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Happiness is linked to higher creativity

Idea to Value

One study from 2008 of 171 students found that people’s happiness was significantly related to their ability to come up with ideas. In fact, a 2009 meta-analysis of 72 studies looking for links between positive mood and creativity found a strong relationship between the two.

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Applying AI and Machine Learning to Patent Data Analysis

Yet2

Artifical intelligence (AI) and machine learning techniques are changing the world of patent data analysis. Indeed, computer science researchers and service providers in the patent industry have been using AI in patent data analysis for a long time. As a result, using AI to process patent data has become a lot easier and more accurate.

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Self-Serving bias: Why you think nothing is your fault

Idea to Value

A 1999 meta-analysis of multiple previous studies found evidence to support the link between self-threat and people exhibiting the self-serving bias. Researchers believe that one of the primary drivers for this bias may be based on a perceived threat to oneself if things go wrong.

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Groupthink is a Leader's Worst Enemy

Phil McKinney

Examples of Avoiding Groupthink During the Great Recession in 2008, an analysis conducted by EY on nearly 300 publicly listed technology companies revealed an interesting trend. It is also important for leaders to set aside time for reflection and make sure they are taking a step back from their team's day-to-day operations.

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Are you born creative? Is creativity genetic? The nature vs nurture debate

Idea to Value

A 2008 meta-analysis performed by Prof DK Simonton estimated that performance related to creativity and talent had a basis that was no more than 10% – 20% genetic. However, in all of these tests, the correlation between the genetic component and the individual’s creative ability was also very weak.

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What a recent HBR article gets wrong (and right) about innovation metrics

Commodore Innovation

Christensen and colleagues 1 called them “innovation killers” in a 2008 HBR article and earlier work 2 highlights similar issues. When forecast outcome metrics are presented, the reviewers tend to focus on the number itself—not the analysis behind it. Financial metrics (e.g., 1—Muller, J. The tyranny of metrics. Christensen, S.P.

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World IP Day: Innovation is Helping Drive Golfers to Success

Anaqua

Indeed, Tiger Woods himself acknowledged the part his TaylorMade M5 460 driver (patent # US10183202 B1 ) played in his comeback victory in the US Masters - 14 years after his last triumph at Augusta and 11 years since his last major title (the 2008 US Open). It’s the best I’ve felt with a driver in years.