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Can creativity training really improve your creativity?

Idea to Value

Some people still debate whether creativity is something which only certain people are born with, or whether it can be developed in everyone. Well, we have already previously seen that creativity is determined more by our nurture (upbringing) than by our nature (genes we are born with).

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Collaborating over videoconference makes you both less creative

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Researchers have found that Zoom, Teams and other videoconference tools can stifle creativity. According to a new research study just published in Nature , collaborating with someone using screens instead of sitting face to face resulted in both participants being less creative.

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16 scientifically proven ways to enhance your creativity

Idea to Value

People often think that science and creativity are not related. In fact, over the past few decades , a huge amount of research has begun showing us exactly what causes our creativity, what reduces it, and even what enhances it. Here are 16 scientifically proven ways to enhance your creativity. Put your phone away.

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Where can you get Fresh Ideas?

Destination Innovation

Brainstorming Sessions : Organize brainstorming sessions with colleagues or friends. Nature and Outdoor Activities : Spending time in nature can stimulate creativity. Art and Creativity : Engaging in artistic activities like painting, music, or writing can stimulate your creativity and lead to fresh ideas.

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What is ‘True Creativity’? (part 3 of 5)

Idea to Value

Today I want to begin telling you about ‘ True Creativity ‘ As I mentioned last week, I have made it my mission to help a billion people transform their ideas into reality. When I was still working at my previous management consulting company, we had several workshops with facilitators to help make the team more creative.

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Status Bias Inhibits Innovation

Destination Innovation

Researchers at the University of Innsbruck in Austria carried out a study in which they sent out the same academic paper to three groups of reviewers. The first set of reviewers were told the paper was written by Vernon Smith, winner of the Nobel Memorial prize for Economic Studies. Think for a moment about your organization.

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The 10 Commandments of Effective Brainstorming

Gregg Fraley

Redefine Brainstorming If You Want Results. . It’s okay to hate Brainstorming. There have been many studies of brainstorming and articles written. Many of these studies start with an outdated notion of what brainstorming is, and usually don’t study real working teams. But first… .