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Happiness is linked to higher creativity

Idea to Value

In fact, a 2009 meta-analysis of 72 studies looking for links between positive mood and creativity found a strong relationship between the two. Another 2008 meta-analysis of 102 studies found that the type of mood people were in directly affected their creativity. This is backed up by another study from 2014.

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Getting more curious: Research shows that curiosity can be enhanced

Idea to Value

A 2019 meta-analysis of 2,692 individuals showed that there was a strong positive link between being more curious and being more creative. This has been backed up by research that shows that indeed, curiosity levels appear to decrease as we age , especially for new experiences which stimulate us. Making some activities more game-based.

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How Jobs Theory can help address the loneliness epidemic

Christensen Institute

Fifty-eight percent of US adults are experiencing loneliness , and according to a 2017 study , this lack of social connection is as harmful as smoking up to 15 cigarettes per day. Loneliness and social isolation in the US Last year, the American Medical Association declared loneliness a public health concern. Surgeon General.

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3 Ways Innovation Consulting Services Help Businesses to Drive Strategic Growth

Flying Fish Lab

Identifying Untapped Opportunities Through Market Analysis Untapped opportunities refer to possibilities in a market that have not been discovered. One effective method to identify these prospects is through market analysis. For example, unmet customer needs, overlooked market niches, or emerging trends.

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Strategic Thinking Exercise – A SWOT Analysis to Push Thinking

BrainZooming

Yesterday’s post on using a new type of SWOT analysis to stimulate bolder strategic conversations in strategy meetings garnered quite a bit of attention. It received enough attention that we decided to share an additional strategic thinking exercise that puts a twist on the typical SWOT analysis. We can help! Mike Brown.

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The need for Transformational Innovation

Paul Hobcraft

Any compelling future needs to engage the full analysis of the changing landscape, the environment changes, the industry shifts, and alternatives of how to move from the existing position through steps or stages into a new one. Transformation is scary, but it lies within us all. Ingenuity is our fertile land for innovation.

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Please, we need a different Innovation narrative

Paul Hobcraft

The increased ability to deploy, activate and utilize resources and assets requires these digital platforms to constantly exploit latent potential through the network and relationship engagements that engage in mutual pursuit. Clear strategy leadership, a different organisational culture but with an emphasis more on partner engagement.