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Evidence that children are more creative than adults (and the opposite)

Idea to Value

A 2013 paper suggests that children engage more in imaginative play because it helps them develop the learning skills of causal-reasoning. A 2014 review, 2014 book and 2016 book indicate that higher levels of imaginative pretend play in childhood helps enhance creativity in adulthood. Just because you are creative in one domain (e.g.

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How Technology is Empowering the Modern Property Manager

Business and Tech

At the time we were looking to raise capital (between 2011 and 2013), businesses with women on the executive team received only 7 percent of the venture funding. ” How does this affect resident engagement and satisfaction? We used our software before taking it to market. What a great question. This will make or break you.

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Micromanaging higher ed won’t help students

Christensen Institute

Recognizing the importance of OPMs to public and private, non-profit colleges, however, the Department of Education under the Obama administration issued A “Dear Colleague Letter” in 2011 to clarify that the OPM business model is legal so long as they offer a bundle of services, not just recruiting. Fast forward to the GAO report.

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Warm and Fuzzy at the Front End of Innovation

Paul Hobcraft

I wrote about “ hearing all the voices of ideas at the front end and the “ two distinct parts of the innovation funnel ” building from my original post “ the new extended innovation funnel “, written in 2011. The software solutions I allude too, well those clients interested or curious enough can contact me.

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Why have a Tech Team in Kathmandu?

ITONICS

That was the starting point for my first trip to Kathmandu in 2011. How did this happen and why is Nepal a great place not only for culture, food, nature and the highest mountains on earth but for software development as-well? After a couple more days, we had engaged a team of 6 and started working together. How it all began.

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How to Build the Ultimate Crowdsourcing Platform: Qmarkets’ New VP of Product Discusses Creativity and Innovation Management

Qmarkets

Sivan Leshem joined Qmarkets in 2011 as a project manager, before going on to manage the product delivery department during a period which would see Qmarkets grow into a leader within the idea management market. QM: What were some of the limitations of the previous version of Qmarkets software, and how have these been overcome?

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Workplace Culture: Productive People Make High-performing Teams That Produce Rapid Results

Innovation Excellence

A positive, engaging workplace culture can attract and retain talented employees, increase productivity, and even improve financial performance. In our final installment, we’ll show the importance of a positive workplace culture, and the role of engagement, support, and reliability. Increase Engagement by Making Room for Relationships.

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