What is Creativity?

Here in England September represents the end of Summer and the beginning of Autumn as well as the start of the new school year and the start of many new... Read More

Mind Mapping

Ever been on a project where you had trouble keeping all the 'if' questions straight? "If this happens," you say, "we'll do one thing. But, if that happens, we'll do... Read More

Creativity And You

95 percent of what we know about the brain, we have learned in the last 20 years. So, your beliefs about creativity were probably shaped by faulty information.For instance, many... Read More

I Want To Create...

What would you like to create? A peaceful life, a successful life, a good life, a sculpture, a piece of art, a book? What is it that you would like... Read More

The Creativity Creed

I believe that creativity is a natural order of life itself and it provides my life with the purest of energies.I believe there is an underlying creative force infusing throughout... Read More

Creativity Management and Team Size

Effective team structure is critical when managing creativity and creative output.It appears that many individuals are effective alone ? Einstein, Marco Polo etc ? however, what is usually overlooked is... Read More

Problem Solving Techniques For Business And Life

Learning a few good problem solving techniques can improve your bottom line and your life.Do you ever run out of good ideas, or go around in circles trying to come... Read More

A Question of Time and Memory

I have been struck recently by a number of questions which have found their way into my mind. One of these is the question of memory. Imagine for a moment... Read More

What Every Manager Should Know About How to Think Creatively

You may have heard of Roger von Oech's book, A Whack on the Side of the Head: How to Unlock Your Mind for Innovation. It's as much fun to read... Read More

Creativity Management ? The Value Of An Idea?

Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation.There are other useful definitions in this field, for example,... Read More

Fear & Creativity

My fears are most powerful when they're simmering just under the surface of my awareness. I'm resistant to... Read More

Be Creative to Get Money

Creativity alone can make you money and no matter what anyone tells you or what you think, anyone... Read More

Creativity Management ? The Value Of An Idea?

Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection,... Read More

Creativity Stereotypes ? Are They Holding You Back?

Here's a quick quiz:1) When I see a see a sunrise, I'm moved to:A. Compose a poem.B. Try... Read More

Three Ways Journaling Can Boost Your Creativity and Your Business

I have a friend who has struggled with her creativity for a long time. She's extremely uncomfortable thinking... Read More

Creativity, Innovation, and Market Performance

Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection,... Read More

Mindfulness and Teaching: Lessons From Dynamic English

Back in 1983, I was hired to teach English in rural northern Japan. I had no experience teaching,... Read More

Creative Memory Tricks

What's the biggest problem with memory tricks? Remembering to use them, of course. There are many memory techniques... Read More

Creativity and Inspiration

Creativity for the mystic has special meaning. In the world of the mystic all is one. This means... Read More

Creative Drought

For the past several hours, I've struggled with this week's message, the words, "what will I write?" screaming... Read More

12 Ways To Boost Your Creativity At Work

As workplaces continue to rightsize and downsize, we all find ourselves doing more with less. How do we... Read More

Produce Creativity: 4 Ways To Motivate Your Melon

It was 8:00 PM and I'd hit a creative wall ? hard. But there was so much work... Read More