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Author Archives: Russ Schoen
Take a recess to generate more ideas
My first guest blog, “Why an excursion will help your team generate 50% more ideas? (and have more fun doing it!)” is now up at my friend and colleague Rich DiGirolamo’s blog.Please check it out at http://recessatworkday.com/blog/
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How Foursight can help make meetings 60% more productive
How Foursight can help make meetings 60% more productive Imagine the following scenario: there are four people in a car – 2 in front of the car and 2 in back. Now imagine that each person in the car has … Continue reading
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power of your unconscious mind on creativity
If you haven’t seen this 10 min talk by John Cleese of Monty Python fame on the creative process, it is well worth a view! Enjoy.
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Drive – The Surprising Truth of what motivates us? by Dan Pink
Check out the power of how visually representing information can really make information sink in. Not only is the technique cool, but the content of the talk by Dan Pink is fascinating. Watch the almost 11 minute video here.
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DO, LEARN, ADJUST – great lessons on collaboration
Watch this 6 minute video for a quick glimpse at the value of prototyping.
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Watch this once a year if you want to promote creativity!
I just returned from teaching a weekend course at the International Center for Studies in Creativity where I got to work with a fabulous group of graduate students. A number of them are current teachers working in a system that … Continue reading
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How we sabotage our own ideas? Seth Godin’s take!
In our training programs, we often refer to the lizard brain, the part of the brain that is responsible for our survival… which paradoxically stops us from pursuing really novel and useful ideas. In a great 18 min piece, Seth … Continue reading
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Jan 28th, 29th, upcoming public program
Happy Thanksgiving! I am thrilled to announce that I will be teaching a 2 day introduction course to Creative Problem Solving at Northwestern University through their continuing studies department on January 28th & 29th, 2010. Know anyone who might be … Continue reading
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The Real Truth About Creating a Culture of Innovation
I am excited to announce that I will be moderating a free webinar on September 9th, 2009 with New and Improved, LLC called The Real Truth About Creating a Climate for Innovation. Won’t you join me as we learn: What … Continue reading
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Rethinking Urban Poverty – A true example of innovative thinking
If you haven’t seen this video called the Philadelphia Field Project, worth a 7 minute watch. Notice how the professor challenged his students to think about poverty in a totally new way by asking new questions. Great stuff. Click here … Continue reading
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If you lead people, watch this!
Intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation. Do rewards and incentives lead to more creative output? What do you think? Watch this video by Dan Pink and let me know your reactions.
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Business Creativity Conference ~ DC, October 4th
Creativity in Business Conference in DC October 4th! 2 more weeks for Earlybird discount Hi all! I am excited to be a presenter at this groundbreaking conference! Join me and other entrepreneurs, innovators and applied-creativity thought leaders from around the country for a full-day … Continue reading
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What Creative Leaders Do (in my opinion!)
In my opinion, Howard Schultz of Starbucks fame embodies a creative leader, humble enough to know he doesn’t have all the great ideas. He believes that his employees have some pretty good ideas. Here’s an example of something he did … Continue reading
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An outstanding Innovation in safe drinking water -WATCH THIS!
If you haven’t seen this 9 minute talk on how one person can make a difference, check it out. A fantastic example of an innovation that can make a difference for millions of people. Enjoy!
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The $18 Challenge – Helping Doctors Without Borders
My 36th birthday is next Wednesday and for my birthday this year, I really wanted to do something that I believe will have a tangible and positive impact on the world quickly. So drum roll please… This year’s Birthday 4 … Continue reading
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