Employers who want to see creative thinking in their workforce should value supportive friendships between colleagues as the key to unlocking more ingenuity and innovation. New research from the University of Bath School of Management finds care from a co-worker inspires people to support their partner at home, showing co-workersRead More →
A playground upgrade for Dunedin creates a unique opportunity, writes Steve King. When reading about planned upgrades to certain playgrounds, if you asked “Where is Marlow Park?” you would not be alone. Indeed, to many Dunedinites it is better known as “Dinosaur Park”. Ah, I hear you say. “Dinosaur Park”Read More →
“Any ability or tendency that serves to bring together otherwise mutually distant ideas will facilitate a creative solution; any ability or tendency that serves to keep ideas away from contiguous evocation will inhibit creative solution.” —Sarnoff Mednick describing ways to achieve a creative solution (1962, p. 222). Source: Griboedov/Shutterstock InRead More →
There’s a misconception among parents that the best way to encourage a child’s creativity is to step aside and let them do their thing (Image: Shutterstock) A child’s creativity begins with their method of problem solving and thinking There’s a misconception among parents that the best way to encourage aRead More →
The 4and annual international day of educationI find myself overwhelmed by some of the thorny paradoxes that mark the development of education globally. Until the middle of the 20th century, education was essentially a local affair. Although some reformers traveled abroad to find innovative educational practices (notably Horace Mann, JohannRead More →
Wurzburg [Germany], Jan 18 (ANI): Movement helps us think creatively. This idea is over 2000 years old – and is already known to ancient Greek philosophers. However, what is the link between movement and cognition from a scientific point of view? What happens in the brain when we walk? AreRead More →
Movement helps us think creatively. This idea is over 2000 years old – and is already known to ancient Greek philosophers. However, what is the link between movement and cognition from a scientific point of view? What happens in the brain when we walk? Are people who rarely move lessRead More →
“Mathematics for Human Flourishment” (Yale University Press, 2020) by Professor Francis Su of Harvey Mudd College is more about the value of education and character development than algebra or calculus. The proverbial mathematical question of “when am I going to use this” disappears in Su’s powerful look at the manyRead More →
Just one more botanical resource for the treatment of health complications, ayahuasca has been and continues to be an important part of the cosmovision of many ethnic groups scattered throughout the Amazon rainforest and its use has gradually spread to rural and urban communities around the world. Ayahuasca or yageRead More →
What do you think the law firm of the future will look like? Legal education giant BARBRI has launched a new initiative to test students’ commercial awareness and creative thinking – with the winner receiving a full scholarship for the SQE1 prep course, worth £3,000. Students will be judged onRead More →
Recent research shows that mind-body dissonance, while uncomfortable, can actually be a catalyst for creative thinking.Image: Shutterstock Jhe need for greater authenticity has been a running mantra in business for the past few decades. Yet authenticity, or the implementation of thoughts, feelings, and values through outward actions, guarantees neither ethicalRead More →
October 7, 2021 The air buzzed with the sound of brilliant minds brainstorming processes for solving barriers to space accessibility during the Interplanetary Initiative’s “Big Questions” workshop on Sept. 24. With its flagship event, the Interplanetary Initiative brings together people from all disciplines to start developing projects for which theyRead More →
As finance and accounting professionals are increasingly called upon to drive strategic initiatives in complex and uncharted territories such as environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, blockchain technology and digital currencies, their ability to find and develop creative solutions will become paramount. And as artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly takes overRead More →
DUBAI, 5th October, 2021 (WAM) — RewirEd, the global platform that seeks to drive debate on the future of education, today announced its program and a list of high-profile speakers for its highly anticipated summit RewirEd to be held at Expo 2020 Dubai as part of Knowledge and Learning Week.Read More →
By Royanne Dean In March 2020, as the world tried to figure out how to deal with the pandemic and the economic fallout it caused, governments were busy creating committees of the best and the brightest to find solutions to a phenomenal challenge. . In the Bahamas, an economic recoveryRead More →
Breadcrumb Links Houses Canada Industry shortages offer unique opportunities for a rewarding career Publication date : Sep 22, 2021 • September 22, 2021 • 4 minute read • Join the conversation Mike Holmes: “Creativity and innovation are just two of the nine skills needed to be successful in learning, lifeRead More →
The Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched the “Eklavya Series”, which is an interactive online educational program to aid in conceptual understanding of various subjects. The CBSE has partnered with IIT Gandhinagar for the Eklavya series which focuses on clarifying the National Education Policy (NEP) and shows howRead More →
Imagine a lion befriending a rat! Well, we can’t. But in the future, the two decide to visit a hotel and end up enjoying the famous Davanagere Benne Dose! It may seem exaggerated but not in the imagination of children. This is just one of nearly 600 such storylines renderedRead More →
(Image credit: Unsplash photo/SmartBrief illustration)In the brutally titled book ‘A Blow to the Side of the Head’, creative consultant and author Roger von Oech suggested that we all have a lot in common, at least when it comes to how we think, work and act. most of the time. ItRead More →
Professor John Bright Kobla Aheto Professor John Bright Kobla Aheto, Board Member, Institute of Administrators (IoD) – Ghana, called for capacity building and empowerment of young people in critical and creative thinking. He said this would allow them to be well placed to participate fully in national decision-making. Professor AhetoRead More →
Education should never be content with attacking subjects from various subjects. Thinking is a skill. Some do it better than others. More often than not, this is due to reasons beyond any quantifiable measure of intelligence. It is about how the individual processes information. Those who are able to thinkRead More →
By Elizabeth R. Ricker 4 minutes Read “No sane person would claim that quantity guarantees quality,” wrote best-selling novelist Stephen King, “but to suggest that quantity never produces quality strikes me as snobby, insane, and patently false.” Many of the people we consider the most creative in history have hadRead More →
Children who have learned computer skills – such as coding – are more likely to be better at math, problem solving, creative thinking, time management and teamwork, than children who haven’t. haven’t taken these classes, a new study has found. The ‘Broader Benefits of Leading to Code’ report from OKdo(@LetsOKdo),Read More →
Hacking human evolution to unleash the innovation potential of our brains. The need for greater authenticity has been a common business mantra for decades. Yet authenticity, or the implementation of thoughts, feelings, and values through outward actions, guarantees neither ethical behaviors nor effective leadership. Anecdotally, the glorification of authenticity ignoresRead More →
Tweeter tweet button for twitter Posted on June 25, 2021 University of Louisiana Monroe College of Pharmacy Dean Dr. Glenn Anderson, right, and students in Pharmacy’s new active learning classroom. Photo services Siddharth Gaulee / ULM A $250,000 classroom, the first of its kind in the state By Mark HendersonRead More →
“How can I get my team to be creative? Under normal circumstances, many executives we work with face this challenge on a regular basis. But with the pandemic transforming the way we do business, bold thinking has become a necessity. Several barriers block innovative thinking, especially in established companies withRead More →
Why is it so difficult to get students to participate in the classroom and develop creative solutions to the challenges of the teacher’s activity? In our October webinar, Dr. Patricia Caratozzolo answers this question by insisting on the relevance of knowing our students, more specifically the young people of generationRead More →
File photo: Schools should emphasize creative techniques from primary level Sir Ken Robinson, a leading thinker on creativity and innovation, passed away in August 2020. I didn’t hear of him until after his death. Like Robinson, I have an interest in fostering creativity and innovation in schools. The news ofRead More →
Getty By: Amanda Cotler To hope /name/ a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. I often find myself hoping for the following: Make the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Win a million dollars. To win front row seats to a Beyonce concert. In business andRead More →
The concept of presence of mind, as a tool of strategy, comes from one of the original authors on this subject: the Prussian general Carl von Clausewitz. In his classic book On the war, published in 1832, he named presence of mind as a critical step in creative thinking. HavingRead More →
Finding a good creative idea is difficult. We don’t fully understand how this process works, but some techniques have been proven to foster creativity, such as mind mapping, brainstorming, or creating conditions for free experimentation. Many large companies (such as design agencies) adopt these practices in the way they work.Read More →
Twenty years have passed since the historic report of the National Advisory Committee on Creative and Cultural Education All our futures: creativity, culture and education has been published. The report offered a simple definition of creativity: “Imaginative activity fashioned so as to produce results that are both original and useful.”Read More →
The MindAntix team from left to right: Product Developer Shanthi Sravanakumar, Founder and CEO Pronita Mehrotra and Business Advisor Christopher Wirkkala. (Photo by MindAntix) Pronita Mehrotra has a plan to help kids stay ahead of the machines and robots lurking behind the scenes, ready to make humans obsolete in manyRead More →
It may be impossible to predict what the future and careers will look like for students just entering primary school, but it is sure to be a world driven by technology and innovation. How can young learners best be prepared for this future? A kindergarten enrichment program at St. Mark’sRead More →
The biggest trend in the marketing landscape right now is the drive to make everything more analytical and data-driven. Although the rise of technology has increased the need for advanced analytical and technical marketing skills, creative marketers are still in demand. In fact, unique creative thinking will become increasingly vitalRead More →
Developing a creative mindset is more important than ever, not only for our students, but also for educators. The advancement of technology, the connectedness of society, and the innovations that occur regularly all indicate that creative thinking is a key asset in the digital age. So how do you developRead More →
Opinions expressed by Contractor the contributors are theirs. The benefits of creative thinking are countless. Having these skills will allow you to approach problems with unique perspectives, come up with special ideas, and overall be a more effective performer. Caiaimage/Martin Barraud | Getty Images A challenge to becoming more creativeRead More →
While there are more and more studies debating whether creativity and creative thinking are an inherent trait or a learned skill, some believe that creativity is a mix of being human and being intentional. That is to say, it is a mixture of genetics, environmental influence and application. We areRead More →
Doha: A creative thinking training course started yesterday at the training center of the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs with the participation of 32 employees from various departments and sections.The course, organized by the Department of Human Resources of the Ministry, aims to develop skills and information relating toRead More →
Silence, in fact, helps us sharpen our concentration, so it is useful for intense problem-solving or detail-oriented tasks. Creative thinking, on the other hand, requires the kind of ambient sonic buzz you might find in a coffee shop to promote broader thinking and new ideas. So much so that toolsRead More →