Idea to Value

JUNE 21, 2021

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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Idea to Value

MAY 27, 2022

Are some people born creative? Or to say it another way, are some people born not creative? But how do we find out whether someone can be born with or without creative ability? Do we inherit creativity from our parents? But what about creativity? I hear this myth all the time. Or can we develop it at any stage?

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Idea to Value

OCTOBER 14, 2021

In today’s episode of the Idea to Value podcast, we speak with Genein Letford, award-winning speaker, best-selling author and corporate trainer on creative thinking and Intercultural Creativity. Topics covered in this episode: 00:02:00 – What is Intercultural Creativity?

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Destination Innovation

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

You can use these pictures as a random stimulus where the group calls out ideas based on a picture. In small groups of two or three people pool their ideas and develop one or two to feed back to the whole group. In small groups of two or three people pool their ideas and develop one or two to feed back to the whole group.

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Idea to Value

JULY 12, 2021

If you want to become more creative, one of the most effective things you can do is become more comfortable letting your mind wander. It sounds simple, but there is a wealth of research which shows the creative benefits of letting your thoughts flow freely. This incubation state is one of the primary aspects of the Creative Process.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 11, 2022

Why do creative people often behave so differently than other people? For decades, researchers have been trying to find out what makes up the personality profile of creative, innovative people. However, in order to be able to identify the personality of creative people, researchers needed to agree on a way to study personality at all.

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Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Nowadays, there are even a few great podcasts about creativity. Here is a list of the best podcasts about creativity, being a professional creative and becoming more creative: #1: Idea to Value – Creativity and Innovation with Nick Skillicorn. #2: 3: Accidental Creative with Todd Henry. #4:

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Idea to Value

JULY 20, 2023

Diamonds are formed under pressure There are numerous examples of companies who allowed staff to take time to work on their own innovations and creative ideas. So is time pressure actually good for creativity ? And the results were clear: time pressure results in people being less creatively productive.

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Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

And how does this relate to people feeling like there is no point in doing anything with their idea, or thinking that they aren’t even creative? The experiment ran as follows: Dogs were divided into 3 groups: Group 1 dogs were put into a harness for a period of time, but not shocked, and then later released.

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Idea to Value

APRIL 27, 2022

The most successful creative people are the ones who put in the time and effort. They have the grit to work and practice for years, in order to build up the skills to produce highly creative work. And for people who are a bit older, what types of creative activities can boost your motivation to keep going?

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Idea to Value

APRIL 29, 2022

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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Idea to Value

AUGUST 19, 2021

In today’s episode, we speak with Dr Holly White, cognitive psychologist and researcher looking at the link between ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and creativity. We look at why some people with ADHD might succeed on certain creative tasks, as well as the link between inhibition in the brain and creativity.

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IdeaScale

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Innovation is a process that relies heavily on creativity and individual thinking, and these are things that don’t come easily. In order to get your creative juices flowing it can be important to engage in creative thinking exercises and practice ways you can improve your innovation process. Increased Range of Thought.

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Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Over the past few weeks , I have been telling you about the history behind True Creativity. How I started on the journey to find out how creativity worked, and why I found it so important to focus on the science of creativity. I want to help a billion people improve their creativity.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Nurturing this environment is essential for unlocking creativity and driving extraordinary results. Some of these benefits include: Enhanced Problem-Solving: Collaborative teams can approach problems from multiple angles, leading to more creative and effective solutions.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 23, 2021

But a new piece of research indicates that being bored may have an unexpected benefit: Being bored can make you more creative. A study of 170 volunteers by Cadman and Mann set out to test whether engaging in a boring activity could stimulate people to be more creative. The answer might then come to you.

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Idea to Value

JANUARY 12, 2022

Most people would agree that children are naturally more creative than adults. After all, there is evidence that creativity falls steadily as we get older. However, did you know that there is a time period at school when many children may also become temporarily less creative?

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

We know that creativity can lead to better products or services. A research study set out to answer this question and found that, indeed, when people are put in a position to be creative, they tend to view others more fondly because they recollect each person’s unique contributions to the process.

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Idea to Value

MAY 3, 2021

A fascinating new study could shed some light on the evolution of creativity in Homo Sapiens. The April 2021 publication Evolution of genetic networks for human creativity by Zwir, I., The April 2021 publication Evolution of genetic networks for human creativity by Zwir, I., Del-Val, C., Hintsanen, M. self-control. Del-Val, C.,

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 7, 2021

I keep coming back to the dilemma often faced in innovation- do we practice “creative destruction” or “destructive creation? Schumpeter saw “creative destruction” as the renewing, through innovation, society’s dynamics that would lead to higher economic development and welfare levels.

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ImagineNation

OCTOBER 7, 2023

This shift was powered by the defining trait of our species, our human creativity, which is at the heart of all creative problem-solving endeavors, where innovation is the engine of growth, no matter, what the context.

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BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

I was talking with someone who was wondering aloud about how to boost the creative thinking skills of a group made up primarily of fact- and logic-driven individuals. We don’t deal with it more frequently because we consciously push in advance for diverse groups to engage in creative thinking and innovation workshops.

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Idea to Value

JUNE 15, 2021

However, they can also very often result in the brain making the wrong decisions, or preferring answers and ideas which are less creative. In this article I want to begin showcasing the various known biases which have an impact of creativity and innovation performance. List of biases which affect creativity and innovation performance.

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BrainZooming

OCTOBER 4, 2016

I attended a presentation on cultivating a creative culture delivered by Michael Perman, formerly of Gap, at The Marketing Conference last week in San Francisco. During his keynote, Perman discussed twenty-plus three-day creativity sessions he organized while at Gap. What mix of creative diversity will drive implementation?

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Idea to Value

APRIL 29, 2021

In today’s episode of the Idea to Value podcast, we speak with #1 hit music producer and composer Pascal Guyon about his creative process. Pascal has worked with music artists like Leona Lewis and Anthony Hamilton, as well as smaller groups like Jazz musicians in Cuba. 00:15:15 – What is success?

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 7, 2021

I keep coming back to the dilemma often faced in innovation- do we practice “creative destruction” or “destructive creation? Schumpeter saw “creative destruction” as the renewing, through innovation, society’s dynamics that would lead to higher economic development and welfare levels.

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Idea to Value

APRIL 28, 2017

In this very special guest post by Professor KH Kim, we find out the updated facts of what is happening to people’s creativity levels over the past decades, now with updated statistics for 2017. This is a follow-up to what I consider to be one of the most important pieces of creativity research from the past decade.

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IdeaScale

APRIL 28, 2021

While creativity is central to any innovation strategy, it doesn’t come on tap. Drawing from the research behind our infographic , here are eight activities that promote creativity that you can do right now. Taking a walk, doing some yoga, going for a bike ride, all of these have been found to make you more creative.

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IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Are you looking for ways to spark personal creativity within your organization? Research shows most people aren’t as creative as they were once upon a time. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to rebuild creativity and innovation. Re-connect with your creative side. Want to impact innovation on your team and beyond?

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Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

What makes it possible for high performance athletes, aritists, scientists and innovators to effortlessly produce great, creative work? The history of creative flow. Distraction is a major issue preventing people from doing their best creative work. You may have even experienced it yourself. What is a flow state?

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IdeaScale

AUGUST 14, 2019

“Creativity is contagious. Creativity is the true driver of innovation. In order to develop your business and always stay on top of the game with innovative ideas, promoting and preserving creativity in your team is of vital importance. It is better to keep a close-knit group to avoid too many cooks in the kitchen.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 17, 2023

A study with Baul folk musicians found that recording asynchronously boosted creative freedom for women and didn’t negatively affect it for men.

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Idea to Value

JANUARY 24, 2023

Or that people who work in accounting are not creative? Well, there is a powerful psychological phenomenon which means that if someone is part of a group where there is a stereotype that they will underperform or be bad at a task, then that stereotype will actually make them perform worse. Or that Asian students are good at math?

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Creativity is about more than just art. Creativity is how we get great innovation, but encouraging creativity in a structured environment, like work, can be a bit tricky. Fortunately, with a little creativity of your own, you can get the ideas flowing. Creativity is as much about environment as it is about ideas.

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Destination Innovation

MARCH 7, 2019

Among the many fascinating findings in his book, Social Physics, he notes, ‘Email has very little to do with productivity or creative output. ’ He goes on to say, ‘Most of the time, in most places, innovation is a group phenomenon. The post If you want more Creativity, Move the Kettle!

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HYPE Innovation

JUNE 25, 2018

As an innovation manager you have the enviable task of stimulating creativity across the organization, and channeling it towards the strategic goals of the company - ultimately creating breakthrough innovations. Lots of techniques exist for small-group creativity workshops, but stimulating creativity in online environments is relatively new.

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Destination Innovation

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Networking : Engage with a diverse group of people in your industry or interests. 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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