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My Creative Teamrsquos Big List Of Creative Links 2011
My Creative Teamrsquos 2010 Big List Of Creative Links ndash We have pulled together all of our 2010 links
and placed them in a single document
7 Steps To Creativity ndash How To Have Ideas ndash How do you keep ideas flowing How do you create a
wealth of ideas to choose from How do you make sure you get to the one killer idea that will make
your advert novel article or blog post really stand out from the rest
What Makes Kids Creative - Researchers believe growth in the time kids spend on computers and
watching TV plus a trend in schools toward rote learning and standardized testing are crowding out
the less structured activities that foster creativity
101 Great Books On Creativity ndash Here are 101 Creativity and Innovation Books for your creativity
library
30 Ways To Increase Your Creativity ndash As the title says here are 30 things to do that can help you be
more creative
10 Creative Uses Of The New Facebook Profile ndash Facebook users are showing off some serious
creativity by taking advantage of the new profile page photo layout
11 Free Resources About Creativity - Want some ideas about creativity Some files and ebooks that
might be of value to you Note these are all PDF files
What Mythology Tells Us About Creativity ndash No matter what account of creation you believe you canrsquot
deny the overpowering creativity of the worldrsquos mythologies
How Play Sparks Creativity ndash This TED Talk from designer Tim Brown is about how playfulness is crucial
to creative thinking
Creativity New Ideas Not Required ndash There are no new ideas Just new combinations of ideas context
and aethetic and the best of them are still fathered by that still rather abstract concept called
ldquocreativityrdquo
Entrepreneurial Creativity - New research has found that of all the factors that influence the success
of an entrepreneurial company there is one that dominates the creativity of the entrepreneur
Creative Thinking Exercises For Groups ndash Five words in particular tie directly to important creative
thinking concepts
5 Themes For Thriving In 2011 ndash These are the 21st Century skills you need to thrive in the coming
years
The Genius Dream Team ndash Was your mother right when she looked into your eyes when you were born
and saw the lsquospark of the geniusrsquo the miraculous potential of the human brain
Thinking Creatively amp Effectively ndash Moderate wine drinking can enhance creativity Sign us up
50 Ways To Think Creatively ndash As the headline says here is a list of 50 ways to think creatively
Staying Innovative After Being Left For Dead ndash Discovering new things is at the heart of innovation
and that becomes harder and harder to do as companies become bigger
Creativity In Ancient Cave Art - Photos of cave art are a fascinating look into our human past
Storyboarding ndash (Video) How film-makers use storyboarding in their project planning
Nurturing Creativity ndash (Video) The author of Eat Pray Love Elizabeth Gilbert talks about genius and
how we ruin it
Seven Steps To Zen-Like Creativity ndash Shibumi was a 1979 best-selling spy novel by Trevanian but it
could also be the core of your business strategy consultant Matthew May believes
Six Ways To Enhance Your Creativity ndash While every art form is unique unto its own harnessing onersquos
creativity is a universal skill
Finding Innovation in the Flattened Organization ndash Integrating expertise and experience across
functions is a powerful route to innovation in todayrsquos flatter businesses
Structure Will Set You Free ndash Some Resources to Help You Focus - Most people think a disciplined
approach to life is the opposite of a creative approach to life
The Idiotrsquos Guide to Launching Successful Innovation Task Forces - Twenty tips for innovation task
forces
Brainstorming Are You Asking The Right Question ndash Therersquos a simple reason why so many brainstorm
sessions are a waste of time The problem statement being pitched to participants is the wrong one
How To Channel Creativity At Any Time ndash Creativity is a lot like oil Society needs it in ever increasing
amounts yet as time progresses it seems to be quickly diminishing No matter who you are or what
you do you need creativity
13 Great Creative Meeting Places - Space matters when it comes to spurring on creativity
Is Creativity The 1 Skill For the Future ndash A raft of recent research demonstrates that creativity is
vital from the shopfloor to the boardroom and at the level of the individual to the organisation as a
whole What is morehellip our economic fortunes at a societal level probably rest on creativity too
37 Creative Uses Of A Vacation Day ndash Letrsquos suppose that you have a full day to yourself without chores
or expectations How can you use this time wisely and make the most of this little slice of freedom
Is This A Piece Of Your Brain ndash Montyrsquo Pythonrsquos John Cleese on the creative process (video)
Turn The Genie Loose ndash You get three wishes How will you use them to find a unique perspective to
problem solving given unlimited possibilities and no restrictions
10 Creative Contradictions ndash Creative people have complex personalities with sometimes contradictory
traits
5 Things Managers Can Do To Keep Creatives Honest ndash Creative people can be dishonest says a new
study from Harvard Irsquom not lying
Thinking Cap Invented ndash Scientistrsquos device promoted creativity Again Irsquom not lying
How Pepsi Accelerates Innovation ndash Dr John Johnson of PepsiCo described how the company
uses fast-cycle IdeaJams to quickly focus the efforts of a crowd of innovators on a specific challenge
and quickly generate usable ideas
Nine Ways Of Being For Amplified Creativity ndash There are a lot of ways to be more creative This
article focuses on fundamental Ways of Being that lead to that boost wersquore all looking for
37 Articles To get Your Creativity Brainzooming ndash A list of 37 great articles on boosting your
creativity
21 Quotes On Creativity - ldquoChildren are happy because they donrsquot have a file in their minds called lsquoAll
the Things That Could Go Wrongrsquordquo ndash Marianne Williamson
13 Ways Of Looking At A Story ndash Experienced storytellers will tell you there are no new stories just
endless variations on old tales
How To Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci - If you want to be a Renaissance Man (or Renaissance Woman)
you can learn a lot from how Leonardo da Vinci lived and thought
Creative Thinking Exercises ndash Letrsquos wake up those little gray cells today with some mental
calisthenics
Five Reasons To Borrow Your Next Big Idea ndash If you are starting up a business itrsquos better to take a
proven idea and improve on it than to come up with something entirely new
Why Daydreamers Are More Creative - Research shows that when most of us fall asleep the brain
network that involves attention to the outside world deactivates and reactivates when we awaken
Not so of creatives and schizophrenics
Brainstorming vs Braincalming - The origination of great new ideas doesnrsquot take place in the storm
but in the calm before the stormhellip or the calm after the stormhellip or sometimes even in the eye of the
storm itself
Creativity Isnrsquot All In your Head - According to a new study people are more creative when theyrsquore
thinking on someone elsersquos behalf
The Five Habits Of Great Innovators ndash Historyrsquos most creative thinkers have five thinking habits that
stand out
Creative Constraint - We falsely think that if our world or profession is constrained we cannot enjoy
wild creativity
Cultivating Creativity Every Day - Want to be more creative Then do something creative every day
Think Like A Jazz Combo - To win today you and your team need to function more like a fluid jazz
band than a tightly controlled orchestra You must constantly reinvent your work and seek fresh new
approaches Responsible risk taking and originality now trump compliance and rigidity
9 Ways For Schools to Allow Creativity - If schools are to break out the crushing conformity that has
resulted since technocrats and politicians captured the education agenda creative leaders will have to
emerge
Have The Courage To Step Backwards - When we think of innovation we tend to associate it with
forward motion Sometimes a step backwards is what we need
Squirrel Are People With ADHD More Creative ndash A new study by researchers has found that those
with attention deficit hyper therapy disorder are more creative
Innovation Requires Execution Not Creativity ndash Ideas are dime a dozen unless they can be
monetized And itrsquos the execution ndash not creativity ndash that makes this happen
Six Ways To Increase Creativity - Creativity is usually an aspect of a business that is overlooked as itrsquos
difficult if not impossible to quantify Here are Six ways to increase your creative powers
Eight Ways To Measure Innovation Potential - Irsquom always a bit skeptical when I read about any
definitive list whether itrsquos six things to improve my complexion or seven myths of innovation But here
we go anyway with one on innovation
Splitting Cherries For Creative Purposes ndash This is a creative process from Thinkertoys
12 Sparks For Heads Up Creativity - For extra spark gain insights from leaders and designers to jump-
start your creativity Consider the following 12 ideas
Harness The Power Of Focus ndash Success is not determined by IQ or creative talent but by concentrated
effort
Weird Ideas That Boost Creativity ndash What is right for routine work is not right for work requiring
creativity
The Sound Of One Hand Clapping ndash If you always think what you have always thought then you will
always do what you have always done and you will always get what you have always gotten
What Bill Gates Could Learn From Chris Rock ndash Our schools neglect the development of the types of
skills that actually lead to discovery creativity and innovation
12 Sparks For Personal Creativity - Do you find your creativity at a lull and needing a jolt at times
For extra spark gain insights from leaders and designers to jump-start your creativity
The Gipperrsquos Guide To Innovation ndash How to tear down the walls to innovation inside your organization
Why Curiosity Is Your Best Guide To A Remarkable Future ndash Have you ever wondered what to do with
your life Get curious to find your sense of purpose
The Apology Approach To Innovation - Silicon Valley is renowned for its culture of innovation There a
common renegade approach is to send products out into the world while theyrsquore still half-baked in
the belief that itrsquos better to improve them based on real-world use rather than trying to perfect them
behind closed doors
Creativity The Number 1 Skill For The 21st Century - A raft of recent research studies demonstrates
that creativity is vital from the shopfloor to the boardroom and at the level of the individual to the
organization as a whole
How To Steal Like An Artist ndash Advice from an artist learn to steal with style
Why Innovators Need To Think Not Blink ndash What really matters in determining success of the
innovation effort is not so much intuition skills but rather having a more systematic approachndash
something that resembles classic critical thinking skills
The Eight Emotional Barriers To Creativity - While there are skills that you can learn and employ to
become better at various parts of the creative process there are some barriers that arenrsquot really about
skill building at all
Three Steps To Innovative Business Ideas When Yoursquore Very Experienced - After achieving some
seniority could it be that you are becoming the NO in innovation
Are You A Creative Warrior - There are four basic personality types necessary to create and
implement a new idea The Artist the Judge the Warrior and the Accountant
When It Comes To Innovation Your Company Isnrsquot Apple - Innovation often fails because companies
try to emulate successful companies in industries
11 Personal Innovation Tune-Ups ndash Need to enhance your personal innovation perspective Here you
go
What Coffee Bleach amp Bondi Blue Can Teach Us About Innovation ndash So you believe silicon chips are
superior to potato chips Well then you need a change of innovation attitude
51 Reasons Why You Are A Creative ndash You say you arenrsquot a creative We think otherwise
Crafting A Creative Life Is A Challenge - Crafting a creative life requires work And patience And
skill And a whole lotta self-love and world-love and imagination
Innovating With Price ndash Boring pricing and radical innovation donrsquot seem t go together But pricing can
be a powerful tool to help you maximize profits
Three Reasons You Should Treat Creativity Like A Game - The key to creativity is replacing linear
thinking with a more organic framework mdash the circle of the playground
The Back Of The Napkin ndash (Video) In his book The Back Of The Napkin author Dan Roam asserts that
that everyone is born with a talent for visual thinking but that we mdash especially in the business world mdash
are never encouraged to develop it
One Line Tips To Stay Creative ndash This list of one-liners is worth keeping in your back pocket for the
next time you feel run down or yoursquore suffering writerrsquos block
Top 10 Ways To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing - The headline says it all
Education amp Creativity - Does school kill creativity Letrsquos examine that premise
Ideas amp Trust To Experimentation - Trust moves in all directions and allows us to experiment without
fear
Four Tips For Developing Engaging Story Ideas - Here are four paths to develop creative and engaging
content ideas for your magazine or website
201 Ways To Arouse Your Creativity ndash Different things spark creativity in different people There is
probably something in this list that will spark yours
How Power Influences Creativity - Powerful people process information more abstractly and flexibly
are less influenced by situational cues take more risks act more swiftly when facing a challenging
obstacle behave more in a goal-consistent manner and are more approach-oriented
The Wise Open Mind - The greatest singers dancers painters writers and filmmakers recognize that
the most original and even transformative ideas actually come from the core of our being which is
accessed through an ldquoopen-mind consciousnessrdquo
Innovation Tips From Architects ndash Architects sketch or create physical or computer models to bring
their ideas to life What can we learn from this approach
Creatives You Should Know ndash Meet some creative folks profiled by Adweekrsquos Creativity Magazine
No Negativity ndash There are few rules when it comes to creativity but when brainstorming one rule
rules no negativity
The Best Lesson For Kids Teach Them Imagination - The growing consensus is that we need to shift
schools toward to fostering creativity and conceptual thinking abilities
Does Everyone Need To Be Creative ndash If you are happy just taking orders and not contributing ideas
should we foist creativity on you
Creativity And Innovation Definitions ndash In a world where so many forces seem hell bent on stifling
creativity and innovation complex and rigid definitions of these terms seem more likely to contribute
to stifling than instigating them
Innovation Big Vs Small Companies - Anyone who has worked for both a large corporation and a
small entrepreneurial company can talk endlessly about the differences in the two cultures and
mindsets
10 More Ways to Be Creative Like A Kid ndash A list ndash spawned by kids ndash of ways to be creative
A 12-Step Guide To Fostering Creativity - One skill that every designer must learn mdash and quickly mdash is
how to be creative on-demand
The Link Between Creativity amp Eccentricity - Research has corroborated the connection between
creativity and eccentricity And it starts interestingly enough with schizotypal personality
Conan OrsquoBrienrsquos Guide To Creativity ndash One key is to prepare like crazy so you can wing it
Innovating When Personal Creativity Is Uncomfortable - Is your mission to make everybody
comfortable with their personal creativity Is this even possible
63 Brilliant Examples Of Packaging ndash We love the Panasonic earbuds Which one do you like best
The Big Idea Myth ndash Ever heard of David Hilbert He and Albert Einstein had the same idea
Meditation Mental Habits And Creativity - We have to be careful not to think that meditation is about
getting rid of thoughts On the contrary I would say that meditation helps us to creatively engage with
our thoughts and not fixate on them
SCAMPER Your Way To Innovation - The SCAMPER technique can take you right back to the limitless
creativity you had in Kindergarten This structured approach has you start with a concept and then try
out different variations on the theme
Brain Differences amp Creativity - There are a number of intriguing examples of notable creative ability
and expression related to changes in brain structure and function from disease stroke injury
developmental disability or other conditions
4 Steps To Design Inspired Innovation - Nicole Chen sketches out the top four values that business
leaders should adopt from design thinking
Why Man Creates ndash (Video) This animated documentary film created by Saul Bass the iconic graphic
designer won the Academy Award for Documentary Short Subject in 1968
Donrsquot Ideate Faster Ideate Differently ndash To be more successful at getting ideas from employees
organizations need to change their modus operandi
5 Ideas To Make Ideas Take Flight - For those of us who are working with clients we have to generate
ideas for our clients and we want our clients to team up with us and trust in those ideas How do we
make that happen
Can Creativity Be Taught ndash Creativity is dynamic unpredictable flexible and always changing so
should be the methods in which we can help ourselves and others to unleash their natural creativity
5 Creativity Exercises To Find Your Passion - For todayrsquos aspiring entrepreneur exploring avenues of
creativity to find your passion is likely the quickest route to increase your chances of launching a
successful business
Paper Toys ndash As the name implies this site provides you with directions for making toys out of paper
Thomas Edison ndash Edison was one of the most successful inventors of all times This very cool site puts
his achievements into context
Curiousity Shoppe ndash Crafts kits and curiousities for the creatively inclined
Scirus ndash The most comprehensive scientific research tool on the web With over 410 million scientific
items indexed at last count it allows researchers to search for not only journal content but also
scientistsrsquo homepages courseware pre-print server material patents and institutional repository and
website information
Is Creativity A Bad Trait For A Senior Leader - A recent study warns leaders not to be too creative
Unless you have plenty of charisma to complement your creativity thinking outside the box could keep
you out of top management
How To Sharpen Your Ninja Memory Skills ndash Ninjas being spies had to remember a lot of information
without committing it to paper Here is how they did it
Banish Judgment Boost Creativity - Your voice of judgment is getting in the way of your creativity
Some tips on how to get that voice to shut up
7 Important Creative Thinking Skills ndash The title tells it all
When Should You Give Up On An Idea ndash Ideas take a long time to spread So how do you know when
to move on
Super 8 Lessons On How To Be More Creative From Spielberg - Here are 8 creative lessons from the
guys behind the film Super 8
How Trends And Creativity Become Contagious ndash This short documentary explores how trends and
creativity become contagious in music and fashion
The Idiotrsquos Guide To Setting Up An Innovation Task Force ndash Innovation task forces often die an
unpleasant death Here are some guidelines to help yours avoid its demise
Stop Working Overtime To Be More Creative ndash Working nonstop all day doesnrsquot lend itself to thinking
of new and better ways to get the job done
How Mobile Devices Rob You Of Creativity - The thing about mobile devices is the promise that yoursquoll
never be bored again ndash and that is the problem
29 Ways To Stay Creative ndash The title says it all
Creative Resources ndash Creative comes from the Latin ldquoto producerdquo so creativity is about producing
something new Here are some resources to help you produce
How Talent Develops ndash Talent is made not born
Mindful Musicianship ndash Mindful practice breeds excellence mindless practice cultivates mediocrity
20 More Clever Guerrilla Ads ndash Bored Panda has handpicked another collection of guerrilla marketing
examples Which is your favorite
Three Ways To Jumpstart Your Creativity - Instead of fighting to get water from a well thatrsquos run dry
try these simple techniques that will help you regain your focus and release your creative energy
The Top 6 Predictors Of Creative Performance ndash Most companies donrsquot use any method for assessing
creativity despite claiming it to be a critical competency for staff to possess But there are ways to
predict it
Marketers Itrsquos Time To Reinvent Creativity ndash The fact is the future of marketingrsquos probably not going
to be the past of marketing just bigger faster noisier
8 Steps To Take When Your Creative Muse Abandons You ndash Step 1 donrsquot get down on yourself
40 More Clever Logos With Hidden Symbolism ndash What do you think of these logos
Finding Creativity On IQ Tests - One of the main arguments made against the use of IQ tests is that
they donrsquot measure creativity But is this true
Managing Time Schedule Can Add Value To Creativity - To maximize growth you need an awareness
of the ldquoassassins of creativityrdquo that keep us from tapping our potential
12 Ways To Add Creativity To Your Photography - Here are twelve fun in-camera hacks to experiment
with to get more abstract and artistic shots
10 More Ways To Be Creative Like A Kid ndash Kids are naturally creative because they donrsquot yet have the
adult filter Go back to your childhood in order to tap that creativity
Ideas ndash How To Get More Of The Good Ones ndash Ideas are the result of the need to find a necessary
solution to a problem it is just lots of hard work experimentation failure and a leap of faith
Nurturing A Culture Of Creativity ndash Making entrepreneurial culture thrive in an abandoned warehouse
The Eight Pillars Of Innovation ndash In a world where the miraculous very quickly becomes common-
place how can a company especially one as big as Google maintain a spirit of innovation year after
year
5 Essential Money Skills For Creatives ndash Want to know how to earn a good living from your creativity
without selling out Here you go
Where Do Good Ideas Come From - Steven Johnson gives us a historical perspective on innovation
throughout human civilization in this animation drawn from his latest book
The Science Of Serendipity - As disruptive technologies and business models challenge established
companies and even jeopardize industries innovation has shifted from a competitive advantage to a
competitive imperative
10 Creativity Killers ndash Here is the list of 10 creativity killers and solutions on how to combat them and
beat the killers with a stick so you can keep progressing and moving forward in your freelance career
15 Beautiful amp Creative QR Codes - Thanks to a 30 tolerance in QR c ode readability you can have
some real fun with clever designs
Fantasy In Blue ndash Some very cool music just made for creative thinking Check it out in this Youtube
video
20 Awesome Billboards ndash Here are some very cool and creative billboards
A 12-Step Guide To Fostering Your Creativity ndash How to be creative on demand
Does Creativity Require Freedom Or Constraint ndash Freedom is often associated with creativity yet
recent work in the decision making literature suggests that too much freedom can be paralyzing when
it provides too many choices
5 Ways To Maximize Your Cognitive Potential ndash There are five primary elements involved in
increasing your fluid intelligence or cognitive ability and you can learn how to use them
The Cascade Of Creativity ndash Breaking a task down into component parts makes it manageable and
encourages new thinking
Reaching Your Superconscious With Help From Da Vinci ndash Da Vinci used a technique called
streamwriting for harnessing his superconscious and for examining his own thoughts from a different
perspective
You Have Amazing Powers Of Creativity - The human brainrsquos ability to create all-new images is
amazing and this creative power is a normal part of every human brain
How To Be A Faster Writer - Itrsquos no secret that writing is hardhellipbut why canrsquot you be one of those
special few for whom it comes easily A little training and you too can join the speedy writers
5 Rules For A Creative Culture ndash Rule 1 ndash avoid rules
Ideas Perhaps The Last Inexhaustible Commodity - The story of development is the story of
identifying and exploiting seemingly inexhaustible commodities We are still shifting to discover the
next inexhaustible commodity even though it is right in front of us
Ways To Keep Innovation Alive In Your Organization - When your company has an existing proven
method of conducting business it can be a struggle to keep innovation alive
How Good Stress Breeds Creativity ndash Those of us in the trenches know a little ldquogood stressrdquo can
actually help boost creativity and innovation
Failing To Innovate While Surrounded By Ideas - We have an inexhaustible source of creativity ideas
and innovation which if applied correctly can create solutions to many challenges
How To Thrive In A World Of Elusive Creativity - Very few companies actually know how to develop
retain and unleash creativity to drive their business
Idea A Day ndash You never know what idea will pop up here For instance encourage more men to visit
the dentist by opening topless clinics
Creativity Brain Games ndash Games questions and challenges to improve creative thinking
20 Points ndash A 20-point checklist developed by Wen Winger to help you solve problems
Heads Up - New ideas from all areas of human endeavor to get your little gray cells jumping
Lingzini ndash The online naming application to help you develop product and service names
Creativity Not As Well Received As We Think - Using creativity to solve problems is usually
encouraged and championed as companiesrsquo secret to success But researchers have questioned whether
people actually welcome creative tastes with open arms
How Important Is Creative Learning In Early Education - Children exposed to creative learning in
Early Years Education are the key to a prosperous modern economy according to a new collection
published by the think tank Demos
How To Tap Employee Ideas - Seven experts in tapping employee creativity share these tips to get the
best ideas from all parts of the company
Dilbert On Creativity ndash Are you creative Better think about it twice
Whatrsquos The Alternative - How to generate alternative solutions when faced with a problem
To Cultivate Innovation Work Like An Artist - How do we put ourselves in a frame of mind where we
can receive inspiration when it comes to us Think like an artist
Writerrsquos Block How To Break Through ndash Sometimes to break writerrsquos block you need to start at the
end and not the beginning
The Creative Power Of Thinking Outside Yourself ndash New research shows that we can think of more
creative ideas for other people than for ourselves
23 Reasons Why Brainstorming Fizzles- How many times have you participated in a brainstorming
session only to be underwhelmed by the utter lack of follow up Unfortunately in most businesses
this is often the norm
Why Visualizing Creativity Is The Road To Marketing Success ndash Spontaneity and expression that are
the hallmarks of inspiration and the creative mind can sometimes conflict with business environments
that look for understanding deliverables and accountability meaning that the time spent on
brainstorming ideas and gathering inspiration is limited
Getting Started - Whether we plan to create a performance composition essay or mousetrap we
have to launch our project and work on it regularly
Need A Brilliant Idea Steal It - When you can borrow and build off of ideas from other entrepreneurs
and companies do it
Diversifying Your Creative Work ndash What do you do when your primary creative endeavor does not
support you enough emotionally or financially
60 Examples Of Creative Typography ndash Type can be used very effectively as a design element
How Do You Measure The Value Of Creativity In A Brand ndash Brands are actually valuable business
assets and should be treated with care creativity and innovation
Better Brainstorming - How do you lead a brainstorming meeting First forget about the box that
according to generally accepted brainstorming practices yoursquore supposed to be thinking outside of
The Rise Of Corporate Artistry ndash (video) Hilary Austen the author of ldquoArtistry Unleashedrdquo and Amy
Cappellazzo Chairman of Postwar and Comtemporary Development for Christiersquos International
discusses what organisations can learn from the arts to foster creativity and peak performance
Why Plants On Your Desk Boost Creativity ndash It turns out that plants and trees have a very powerful
impact on human creativity
The Complexity Of Creative People ndash Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives and if we
reflect a bit we find that most things that are interesting and important to us are the result of
creativity
Improving Your Creativity - Some people in this world are seen as naturally creative and great
innovators who are constantly bursting with ideas which they put into practice So what are the rest
of us to do
9 Steps For Creative Problem Solving ndash [Infographic] In business the process of generating and
commercializing a good idea has been honed by creative industries for more than a hundred years This
infographic presents nine major steps toward creative problem solving for new product development
17 Resources To Awaken Your Right Brain ndash For all those looking to be more right brained here are
17 resources to help
The Creative Discipline - Creativity is less an art than a disciplinendashand surprisingly practical and
accessible
How To Train The Aging Brain ndash Can an old brain learn and then remember what it learns Put
another way is this a brain that should be in school
Are Introverts Better At Fostering Innovation - Introverts tend to be responsive rather than reactive
avoiding costly mistakes and giving employees the confidence they need to be creative
5 Ways To Kill A Brainstorming Session - As brainstorming has become customary has it also lost its
sparkle and value for your company Herersquos where you may have gone wrong and what to avoid in
the future
7 Types Of Creative Block amp What To Do About Them - When you rely on your creativity to pay the
bills and build your reputation you canrsquot afford to be short of ideas or the energy to put them into
action
A Message To Those Who Believe They Are Not Creative - Saying you arenrsquot creative is like saying
you arenrsquot human Sorry to blow your cover but yoursquore hiding something great about yourself
Marissa Mayer Idea Connector - Companies need formalized processes for people with ideas to get to
people with the influence to move on them Google VP Marissa Mayer discusses her role as Idea
Connector at Google
How To Innovate More ndash Like the old joke about how you get to Carnegie Hall practice practice
practice
6 Ways Social Networks Can Boost Creativity - There are six important things to look for when
evaluating a new social network for its creative thinking potential
Why Education Without Creativity Isnrsquot Enough ndash To compete long term the US needs more
brainstorming not memorization more individuality not standardization
Mashup Culture Gets Innovative - Sometimes innovation is as simple as turning a ketchup bottle upside
down But what about putting bug repellent in clothing or carbonation in milk Itrsquos convergence culture
gone wild
The Six DNA Strands of Innovation Leaders ndash The traits of innovation leaders can be acquired none
were born exceptional innovation leaders rather many have adjusted their skills communication
styles work disciplines and cognitive capacity to get to where they are today
Creativity Apps For iPad ndash The iTunes store is crammed with apps Here is a list of some very good
ones to help boost your creativity
20 Ways To Encourage Creativity In Children - If you want to encourage children to use their
imaginations to not be afraid of a blank page to think for themselves and to try new things give this
list a look Some of the activities are for older children who already can read
Solving Problems The Soviet Way ndash TRIZ was developed in the Soviet Union over 2 decades by a man
named Genrich Altshuller who studied 40000+ patents in order to reveal how invention runs in
patterns It teaches you to look at problems in a different way
The Answer Is In Your Dreams - By thinking about specific dilemmas before bed we can increase our
chances that we will dream a solution
17 Ways To Be More Right Brained - For all those who feel stuck in the left-side of their brain and
who desperately want to create something and begin to awaken their right-brain hemisphere here are
17 resourcesndashsome free some notndashthat will help get you started
Post-it Brainstorming - Using the power of Post-it Notes and brainstorming
Focused Daydreaming - Imagine going into a meeting with the Board of Directors and suggesting that
employees should spend some of their time in work daydreaming How would they react
Brainwriting - Enter the brainwriting technique ndash an idea-generating process that enables EVERYONE in
the group to participate in a nonthreatening way
11 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Innovation - An innovation that revolutionizes your life
is the dream of every entrepreneur But that dream may die hard if you donrsquot have the right
expectations
The 7 Deadly Sins That Prevent Creative Thinking - The seven most common reasons why people are
not creative thinkers
Cool Gadgets For Creative Offices - Each designer or agency office should be filled with creative and
innovative gadgets that surprise our clients and stimulate the imagination
Clorox Involves Fans In Innovation- Clorox is doing some exciting things in community management
Its latest initiative is designed to get fans customers and professionals to submit ideas to build new
and better products
10 Innovation Myths ndash Josh Suskewicz and Scott Anthony have come up with the 10 innovation myths
they encounter most often in the field
16 Creative Ways To Make Your Facebook Timeline Cover Photo - When Timeline is rolled out your
personal profile will be organized in reverse chronological order as a ldquotimelinerdquo of your life like an
online scrapbook
The Beatles Lessons in Business Innovation - What can we learn from the Beatles about Creativity
and Innovation in Business
How To Think Creatively - The first key to intentionally nurturing our creativity is to understand how
it works
Need To Create Get A Constraint - One of the many paradoxes of human creativity is that it seems to
benefit from constraints and restrictions
Thinking Like Leonardo da Vinci - ldquoSimplicity is the ultimate sophisticationrdquo ndash Leonardo da Vinci
Can Business Be As Creative As The Arts - There are several ways you could make a case for business
as a genuinely creative field Letrsquos explore them
Putting Your Imagination To Work - Here are some terrific examples of connecting diverse stimuli to
generate new ideas
Creativity Rated 1 Trait In IBM Poll - Creativity is now considered the most important leadership
quality for success in business outweighing even integrity and global thinking according to a much-
referenced recent study by IBM
Difference Between Artistic and Creative Ability ndash Sometimes we confuse artistic ability with
creativity If I canrsquot paint or draw Irdquom not creative Not true
Creative Problem-Solving - We often approach challenges without considering what mode of thinking
wersquore utilizing to solve them As a result we tend to limit the range of possible solutions wersquore able to
generate
How You Feel Affects What You Create - Our feelings and our state of being goes into nearly
everything we do How you feel is represented in nearly everything you do and create
Go With The Flow - Flow- the mental state of being completely present and fully immersed in a task-
is a strong contributor to creativity
Your Creative Genius Mindset - Creativity allows us to think outside of the box around the box and
through the box in an imaginative and free flowing manner
8 Counter-Intuitive Ways To Improve Your Well-Being amp Creativity ndash To help you break the busy-ness
cycle and work happier wersquove rounded up a handful of counter-intuitive ways to tweak your habits and
your mindset
29 Ways To Stay More Creative ndash Make lists carry a notebook everywhere and 27 more
9 Types Of Brainfood For Writers ndash Did you know that some foods can support brain functionmdashand
maybe even make you a better writer
Smile They Canrsquot Commoditize Creativity ndash Both Britain and America have forgotten that creativity is
a core strength and a reason to be not just proud but extremely optimistic also
8 Quick Truths About Creativity - Great artists inspire you to your own greatness and other truths
Creative People More Likely To Cheat - Is there a link between creativity and dishonesty According
to a new study there is
Creative Exercise - If you want to be creative yoursquore going to have to take a risk and likely do
something that scares or intimidates you
The Secret Of Great Creative People - If you want to be creative you must be curious about the world
around you
One Fact That Can Change Your Life ndash (Video) Consider this one fact about life Steve Jobs gave in an
interview years and years ago
Start Thinking Like A Reality TV Star ndash Reality shows offer us many parallels into the world of
innovation
5 Free Tools For Quick Online Brainstorming - The five services mentioned in this article are free and
donrsquot require users to register
Want A Creative Boost- Whenever yoursquore feeling like you shouldnrsquot stop working stop Stopping
when yoursquore feeling in the prime of a work of art or a project can do a lot of good things for both you
and the work
How To Be Creative While Following The Rules - Knowing your constraints can help with your
creativity
Learn From 10 Creative Business People - Here are 10 bold thinkers who tell us how they use
creativity at work and the lessons they learned along the way
5 Tools For Innovation -Startups are supposed to be innovative mdash but they can get as bogged down in
the details as any big company Here are five ways to keep the innovative spark alive
The Rules Of A Creatorrsquos Life ndash 1 is do more than you are told to do
6 Steps To Building Creative Endurance ndash Just as an athlete quickly loses fitness without training so
your creative stamina will fade away if you donrsquot work at maintaining it ndash every week if not every day
December Brainstorm ndash What did daVinci and Edison have that we donrsquot have
What Is A Problem ndash Donrsquot fear ldquoproblemsrdquo
When It Comes To Ideas Teams Win - In an office where innovation and creativity thrive convincing
employees that teamwork can help build up their ideas ndash rather than stifle them ndash is critical
Mind Games amp The Human Brain ndash Mind games may come across as silly diversions from boredom or
against waning social interactions but they are so much more than that
15 Scientific Facts About Creativity ndash Although creativity keeps human society flourishing science
honestly offers few answers to how the intricate infinitely complex concept actually works
Tips To Stimulate Childrenrsquos Creativity - Creativity is the greatest human potential and we need to
work together to develop childrenrsquos creativity start from home
Ads That Win Creative Awards Sell More Product - Ads that win creative awards are 11 times more
efficient at selling stuff than other ads
Creativity New Ideas Not Required ndash There are no new ideas Just new combinations of ideas context
and aethetic and the best of them are still fathered by that still rather abstract concept called
ldquocreativityrdquo
Entrepreneurial Creativity - New research has found that of all the factors that influence the success
of an entrepreneurial company there is one that dominates the creativity of the entrepreneur
Creative Thinking Exercises For Groups ndash Five words in particular tie directly to important creative
thinking concepts
5 Themes For Thriving In 2011 ndash These are the 21st Century skills you need to thrive in the coming
years
The Genius Dream Team ndash Was your mother right when she looked into your eyes when you were born
and saw the lsquospark of the geniusrsquo the miraculous potential of the human brain
Thinking Creatively amp Effectively ndash Moderate wine drinking can enhance creativity Sign us up
50 Ways To Think Creatively ndash As the headline says here is a list of 50 ways to think creatively
Staying Innovative After Being Left For Dead ndash Discovering new things is at the heart of innovation
and that becomes harder and harder to do as companies become bigger
Creativity In Ancient Cave Art - Photos of cave art are a fascinating look into our human past
Storyboarding ndash (Video) How film-makers use storyboarding in their project planning
Nurturing Creativity ndash (Video) The author of Eat Pray Love Elizabeth Gilbert talks about genius and
how we ruin it
Seven Steps To Zen-Like Creativity ndash Shibumi was a 1979 best-selling spy novel by Trevanian but it
could also be the core of your business strategy consultant Matthew May believes
Six Ways To Enhance Your Creativity ndash While every art form is unique unto its own harnessing onersquos
creativity is a universal skill
Finding Innovation in the Flattened Organization ndash Integrating expertise and experience across
functions is a powerful route to innovation in todayrsquos flatter businesses
Structure Will Set You Free ndash Some Resources to Help You Focus - Most people think a disciplined
approach to life is the opposite of a creative approach to life
The Idiotrsquos Guide to Launching Successful Innovation Task Forces - Twenty tips for innovation task
forces
Brainstorming Are You Asking The Right Question ndash Therersquos a simple reason why so many brainstorm
sessions are a waste of time The problem statement being pitched to participants is the wrong one
How To Channel Creativity At Any Time ndash Creativity is a lot like oil Society needs it in ever increasing
amounts yet as time progresses it seems to be quickly diminishing No matter who you are or what
you do you need creativity
13 Great Creative Meeting Places - Space matters when it comes to spurring on creativity
Is Creativity The 1 Skill For the Future ndash A raft of recent research demonstrates that creativity is
vital from the shopfloor to the boardroom and at the level of the individual to the organisation as a
whole What is morehellip our economic fortunes at a societal level probably rest on creativity too
37 Creative Uses Of A Vacation Day ndash Letrsquos suppose that you have a full day to yourself without chores
or expectations How can you use this time wisely and make the most of this little slice of freedom
Is This A Piece Of Your Brain ndash Montyrsquo Pythonrsquos John Cleese on the creative process (video)
Turn The Genie Loose ndash You get three wishes How will you use them to find a unique perspective to
problem solving given unlimited possibilities and no restrictions
10 Creative Contradictions ndash Creative people have complex personalities with sometimes contradictory
traits
5 Things Managers Can Do To Keep Creatives Honest ndash Creative people can be dishonest says a new
study from Harvard Irsquom not lying
Thinking Cap Invented ndash Scientistrsquos device promoted creativity Again Irsquom not lying
How Pepsi Accelerates Innovation ndash Dr John Johnson of PepsiCo described how the company
uses fast-cycle IdeaJams to quickly focus the efforts of a crowd of innovators on a specific challenge
and quickly generate usable ideas
Nine Ways Of Being For Amplified Creativity ndash There are a lot of ways to be more creative This
article focuses on fundamental Ways of Being that lead to that boost wersquore all looking for
37 Articles To get Your Creativity Brainzooming ndash A list of 37 great articles on boosting your
creativity
21 Quotes On Creativity - ldquoChildren are happy because they donrsquot have a file in their minds called lsquoAll
the Things That Could Go Wrongrsquordquo ndash Marianne Williamson
13 Ways Of Looking At A Story ndash Experienced storytellers will tell you there are no new stories just
endless variations on old tales
How To Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci - If you want to be a Renaissance Man (or Renaissance Woman)
you can learn a lot from how Leonardo da Vinci lived and thought
Creative Thinking Exercises ndash Letrsquos wake up those little gray cells today with some mental
calisthenics
Five Reasons To Borrow Your Next Big Idea ndash If you are starting up a business itrsquos better to take a
proven idea and improve on it than to come up with something entirely new
Why Daydreamers Are More Creative - Research shows that when most of us fall asleep the brain
network that involves attention to the outside world deactivates and reactivates when we awaken
Not so of creatives and schizophrenics
Brainstorming vs Braincalming - The origination of great new ideas doesnrsquot take place in the storm
but in the calm before the stormhellip or the calm after the stormhellip or sometimes even in the eye of the
storm itself
Creativity Isnrsquot All In your Head - According to a new study people are more creative when theyrsquore
thinking on someone elsersquos behalf
The Five Habits Of Great Innovators ndash Historyrsquos most creative thinkers have five thinking habits that
stand out
Creative Constraint - We falsely think that if our world or profession is constrained we cannot enjoy
wild creativity
Cultivating Creativity Every Day - Want to be more creative Then do something creative every day
Think Like A Jazz Combo - To win today you and your team need to function more like a fluid jazz
band than a tightly controlled orchestra You must constantly reinvent your work and seek fresh new
approaches Responsible risk taking and originality now trump compliance and rigidity
9 Ways For Schools to Allow Creativity - If schools are to break out the crushing conformity that has
resulted since technocrats and politicians captured the education agenda creative leaders will have to
emerge
Have The Courage To Step Backwards - When we think of innovation we tend to associate it with
forward motion Sometimes a step backwards is what we need
Squirrel Are People With ADHD More Creative ndash A new study by researchers has found that those
with attention deficit hyper therapy disorder are more creative
Innovation Requires Execution Not Creativity ndash Ideas are dime a dozen unless they can be
monetized And itrsquos the execution ndash not creativity ndash that makes this happen
Six Ways To Increase Creativity - Creativity is usually an aspect of a business that is overlooked as itrsquos
difficult if not impossible to quantify Here are Six ways to increase your creative powers
Eight Ways To Measure Innovation Potential - Irsquom always a bit skeptical when I read about any
definitive list whether itrsquos six things to improve my complexion or seven myths of innovation But here
we go anyway with one on innovation
Splitting Cherries For Creative Purposes ndash This is a creative process from Thinkertoys
12 Sparks For Heads Up Creativity - For extra spark gain insights from leaders and designers to jump-
start your creativity Consider the following 12 ideas
Harness The Power Of Focus ndash Success is not determined by IQ or creative talent but by concentrated
effort
Weird Ideas That Boost Creativity ndash What is right for routine work is not right for work requiring
creativity
The Sound Of One Hand Clapping ndash If you always think what you have always thought then you will
always do what you have always done and you will always get what you have always gotten
What Bill Gates Could Learn From Chris Rock ndash Our schools neglect the development of the types of
skills that actually lead to discovery creativity and innovation
12 Sparks For Personal Creativity - Do you find your creativity at a lull and needing a jolt at times
For extra spark gain insights from leaders and designers to jump-start your creativity
The Gipperrsquos Guide To Innovation ndash How to tear down the walls to innovation inside your organization
Why Curiosity Is Your Best Guide To A Remarkable Future ndash Have you ever wondered what to do with
your life Get curious to find your sense of purpose
The Apology Approach To Innovation - Silicon Valley is renowned for its culture of innovation There a
common renegade approach is to send products out into the world while theyrsquore still half-baked in
the belief that itrsquos better to improve them based on real-world use rather than trying to perfect them
behind closed doors
Creativity The Number 1 Skill For The 21st Century - A raft of recent research studies demonstrates
that creativity is vital from the shopfloor to the boardroom and at the level of the individual to the
organization as a whole
How To Steal Like An Artist ndash Advice from an artist learn to steal with style
Why Innovators Need To Think Not Blink ndash What really matters in determining success of the
innovation effort is not so much intuition skills but rather having a more systematic approachndash
something that resembles classic critical thinking skills
The Eight Emotional Barriers To Creativity - While there are skills that you can learn and employ to
become better at various parts of the creative process there are some barriers that arenrsquot really about
skill building at all
Three Steps To Innovative Business Ideas When Yoursquore Very Experienced - After achieving some
seniority could it be that you are becoming the NO in innovation
Are You A Creative Warrior - There are four basic personality types necessary to create and
implement a new idea The Artist the Judge the Warrior and the Accountant
When It Comes To Innovation Your Company Isnrsquot Apple - Innovation often fails because companies
try to emulate successful companies in industries
11 Personal Innovation Tune-Ups ndash Need to enhance your personal innovation perspective Here you
go
What Coffee Bleach amp Bondi Blue Can Teach Us About Innovation ndash So you believe silicon chips are
superior to potato chips Well then you need a change of innovation attitude
51 Reasons Why You Are A Creative ndash You say you arenrsquot a creative We think otherwise
Crafting A Creative Life Is A Challenge - Crafting a creative life requires work And patience And
skill And a whole lotta self-love and world-love and imagination
Innovating With Price ndash Boring pricing and radical innovation donrsquot seem t go together But pricing can
be a powerful tool to help you maximize profits
Three Reasons You Should Treat Creativity Like A Game - The key to creativity is replacing linear
thinking with a more organic framework mdash the circle of the playground
The Back Of The Napkin ndash (Video) In his book The Back Of The Napkin author Dan Roam asserts that
that everyone is born with a talent for visual thinking but that we mdash especially in the business world mdash
are never encouraged to develop it
One Line Tips To Stay Creative ndash This list of one-liners is worth keeping in your back pocket for the
next time you feel run down or yoursquore suffering writerrsquos block
Top 10 Ways To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing - The headline says it all
Education amp Creativity - Does school kill creativity Letrsquos examine that premise
Ideas amp Trust To Experimentation - Trust moves in all directions and allows us to experiment without
fear
Four Tips For Developing Engaging Story Ideas - Here are four paths to develop creative and engaging
content ideas for your magazine or website
201 Ways To Arouse Your Creativity ndash Different things spark creativity in different people There is
probably something in this list that will spark yours
How Power Influences Creativity - Powerful people process information more abstractly and flexibly
are less influenced by situational cues take more risks act more swiftly when facing a challenging
obstacle behave more in a goal-consistent manner and are more approach-oriented
The Wise Open Mind - The greatest singers dancers painters writers and filmmakers recognize that
the most original and even transformative ideas actually come from the core of our being which is
accessed through an ldquoopen-mind consciousnessrdquo
Innovation Tips From Architects ndash Architects sketch or create physical or computer models to bring
their ideas to life What can we learn from this approach
Creatives You Should Know ndash Meet some creative folks profiled by Adweekrsquos Creativity Magazine
No Negativity ndash There are few rules when it comes to creativity but when brainstorming one rule
rules no negativity
The Best Lesson For Kids Teach Them Imagination - The growing consensus is that we need to shift
schools toward to fostering creativity and conceptual thinking abilities
Does Everyone Need To Be Creative ndash If you are happy just taking orders and not contributing ideas
should we foist creativity on you
Creativity And Innovation Definitions ndash In a world where so many forces seem hell bent on stifling
creativity and innovation complex and rigid definitions of these terms seem more likely to contribute
to stifling than instigating them
Innovation Big Vs Small Companies - Anyone who has worked for both a large corporation and a
small entrepreneurial company can talk endlessly about the differences in the two cultures and
mindsets
10 More Ways to Be Creative Like A Kid ndash A list ndash spawned by kids ndash of ways to be creative
A 12-Step Guide To Fostering Creativity - One skill that every designer must learn mdash and quickly mdash is
how to be creative on-demand
The Link Between Creativity amp Eccentricity - Research has corroborated the connection between
creativity and eccentricity And it starts interestingly enough with schizotypal personality
Conan OrsquoBrienrsquos Guide To Creativity ndash One key is to prepare like crazy so you can wing it
Innovating When Personal Creativity Is Uncomfortable - Is your mission to make everybody
comfortable with their personal creativity Is this even possible
63 Brilliant Examples Of Packaging ndash We love the Panasonic earbuds Which one do you like best
The Big Idea Myth ndash Ever heard of David Hilbert He and Albert Einstein had the same idea
Meditation Mental Habits And Creativity - We have to be careful not to think that meditation is about
getting rid of thoughts On the contrary I would say that meditation helps us to creatively engage with
our thoughts and not fixate on them
SCAMPER Your Way To Innovation - The SCAMPER technique can take you right back to the limitless
creativity you had in Kindergarten This structured approach has you start with a concept and then try
out different variations on the theme
Brain Differences amp Creativity - There are a number of intriguing examples of notable creative ability
and expression related to changes in brain structure and function from disease stroke injury
developmental disability or other conditions
4 Steps To Design Inspired Innovation - Nicole Chen sketches out the top four values that business
leaders should adopt from design thinking
Why Man Creates ndash (Video) This animated documentary film created by Saul Bass the iconic graphic
designer won the Academy Award for Documentary Short Subject in 1968
Donrsquot Ideate Faster Ideate Differently ndash To be more successful at getting ideas from employees
organizations need to change their modus operandi
5 Ideas To Make Ideas Take Flight - For those of us who are working with clients we have to generate
ideas for our clients and we want our clients to team up with us and trust in those ideas How do we
make that happen
Can Creativity Be Taught ndash Creativity is dynamic unpredictable flexible and always changing so
should be the methods in which we can help ourselves and others to unleash their natural creativity
5 Creativity Exercises To Find Your Passion - For todayrsquos aspiring entrepreneur exploring avenues of
creativity to find your passion is likely the quickest route to increase your chances of launching a
successful business
Paper Toys ndash As the name implies this site provides you with directions for making toys out of paper
Thomas Edison ndash Edison was one of the most successful inventors of all times This very cool site puts
his achievements into context
Curiousity Shoppe ndash Crafts kits and curiousities for the creatively inclined
Scirus ndash The most comprehensive scientific research tool on the web With over 410 million scientific
items indexed at last count it allows researchers to search for not only journal content but also
scientistsrsquo homepages courseware pre-print server material patents and institutional repository and
website information
Is Creativity A Bad Trait For A Senior Leader - A recent study warns leaders not to be too creative
Unless you have plenty of charisma to complement your creativity thinking outside the box could keep
you out of top management
How To Sharpen Your Ninja Memory Skills ndash Ninjas being spies had to remember a lot of information
without committing it to paper Here is how they did it
Banish Judgment Boost Creativity - Your voice of judgment is getting in the way of your creativity
Some tips on how to get that voice to shut up
7 Important Creative Thinking Skills ndash The title tells it all
When Should You Give Up On An Idea ndash Ideas take a long time to spread So how do you know when
to move on
Super 8 Lessons On How To Be More Creative From Spielberg - Here are 8 creative lessons from the
guys behind the film Super 8
How Trends And Creativity Become Contagious ndash This short documentary explores how trends and
creativity become contagious in music and fashion
The Idiotrsquos Guide To Setting Up An Innovation Task Force ndash Innovation task forces often die an
unpleasant death Here are some guidelines to help yours avoid its demise
Stop Working Overtime To Be More Creative ndash Working nonstop all day doesnrsquot lend itself to thinking
of new and better ways to get the job done
How Mobile Devices Rob You Of Creativity - The thing about mobile devices is the promise that yoursquoll
never be bored again ndash and that is the problem
29 Ways To Stay Creative ndash The title says it all
Creative Resources ndash Creative comes from the Latin ldquoto producerdquo so creativity is about producing
something new Here are some resources to help you produce
How Talent Develops ndash Talent is made not born
Mindful Musicianship ndash Mindful practice breeds excellence mindless practice cultivates mediocrity
20 More Clever Guerrilla Ads ndash Bored Panda has handpicked another collection of guerrilla marketing
examples Which is your favorite
Three Ways To Jumpstart Your Creativity - Instead of fighting to get water from a well thatrsquos run dry
try these simple techniques that will help you regain your focus and release your creative energy
The Top 6 Predictors Of Creative Performance ndash Most companies donrsquot use any method for assessing
creativity despite claiming it to be a critical competency for staff to possess But there are ways to
predict it
Marketers Itrsquos Time To Reinvent Creativity ndash The fact is the future of marketingrsquos probably not going
to be the past of marketing just bigger faster noisier
8 Steps To Take When Your Creative Muse Abandons You ndash Step 1 donrsquot get down on yourself
40 More Clever Logos With Hidden Symbolism ndash What do you think of these logos
Finding Creativity On IQ Tests - One of the main arguments made against the use of IQ tests is that
they donrsquot measure creativity But is this true
Managing Time Schedule Can Add Value To Creativity - To maximize growth you need an awareness
of the ldquoassassins of creativityrdquo that keep us from tapping our potential
12 Ways To Add Creativity To Your Photography - Here are twelve fun in-camera hacks to experiment
with to get more abstract and artistic shots
10 More Ways To Be Creative Like A Kid ndash Kids are naturally creative because they donrsquot yet have the
adult filter Go back to your childhood in order to tap that creativity
Ideas ndash How To Get More Of The Good Ones ndash Ideas are the result of the need to find a necessary
solution to a problem it is just lots of hard work experimentation failure and a leap of faith
Nurturing A Culture Of Creativity ndash Making entrepreneurial culture thrive in an abandoned warehouse
The Eight Pillars Of Innovation ndash In a world where the miraculous very quickly becomes common-
place how can a company especially one as big as Google maintain a spirit of innovation year after
year
5 Essential Money Skills For Creatives ndash Want to know how to earn a good living from your creativity
without selling out Here you go
Where Do Good Ideas Come From - Steven Johnson gives us a historical perspective on innovation
throughout human civilization in this animation drawn from his latest book
The Science Of Serendipity - As disruptive technologies and business models challenge established
companies and even jeopardize industries innovation has shifted from a competitive advantage to a
competitive imperative
10 Creativity Killers ndash Here is the list of 10 creativity killers and solutions on how to combat them and
beat the killers with a stick so you can keep progressing and moving forward in your freelance career
15 Beautiful amp Creative QR Codes - Thanks to a 30 tolerance in QR c ode readability you can have
some real fun with clever designs
Fantasy In Blue ndash Some very cool music just made for creative thinking Check it out in this Youtube
video
20 Awesome Billboards ndash Here are some very cool and creative billboards
A 12-Step Guide To Fostering Your Creativity ndash How to be creative on demand
Does Creativity Require Freedom Or Constraint ndash Freedom is often associated with creativity yet
recent work in the decision making literature suggests that too much freedom can be paralyzing when
it provides too many choices
5 Ways To Maximize Your Cognitive Potential ndash There are five primary elements involved in
increasing your fluid intelligence or cognitive ability and you can learn how to use them
The Cascade Of Creativity ndash Breaking a task down into component parts makes it manageable and
encourages new thinking
Reaching Your Superconscious With Help From Da Vinci ndash Da Vinci used a technique called
streamwriting for harnessing his superconscious and for examining his own thoughts from a different
perspective
You Have Amazing Powers Of Creativity - The human brainrsquos ability to create all-new images is
amazing and this creative power is a normal part of every human brain
How To Be A Faster Writer - Itrsquos no secret that writing is hardhellipbut why canrsquot you be one of those
special few for whom it comes easily A little training and you too can join the speedy writers
5 Rules For A Creative Culture ndash Rule 1 ndash avoid rules
Ideas Perhaps The Last Inexhaustible Commodity - The story of development is the story of
identifying and exploiting seemingly inexhaustible commodities We are still shifting to discover the
next inexhaustible commodity even though it is right in front of us
Ways To Keep Innovation Alive In Your Organization - When your company has an existing proven
method of conducting business it can be a struggle to keep innovation alive
How Good Stress Breeds Creativity ndash Those of us in the trenches know a little ldquogood stressrdquo can
actually help boost creativity and innovation
Failing To Innovate While Surrounded By Ideas - We have an inexhaustible source of creativity ideas
and innovation which if applied correctly can create solutions to many challenges
How To Thrive In A World Of Elusive Creativity - Very few companies actually know how to develop
retain and unleash creativity to drive their business
Idea A Day ndash You never know what idea will pop up here For instance encourage more men to visit
the dentist by opening topless clinics
Creativity Brain Games ndash Games questions and challenges to improve creative thinking
20 Points ndash A 20-point checklist developed by Wen Winger to help you solve problems
Heads Up - New ideas from all areas of human endeavor to get your little gray cells jumping
Lingzini ndash The online naming application to help you develop product and service names
Creativity Not As Well Received As We Think - Using creativity to solve problems is usually
encouraged and championed as companiesrsquo secret to success But researchers have questioned whether
people actually welcome creative tastes with open arms
How Important Is Creative Learning In Early Education - Children exposed to creative learning in
Early Years Education are the key to a prosperous modern economy according to a new collection
published by the think tank Demos
How To Tap Employee Ideas - Seven experts in tapping employee creativity share these tips to get the
best ideas from all parts of the company
Dilbert On Creativity ndash Are you creative Better think about it twice
Whatrsquos The Alternative - How to generate alternative solutions when faced with a problem
To Cultivate Innovation Work Like An Artist - How do we put ourselves in a frame of mind where we
can receive inspiration when it comes to us Think like an artist
Writerrsquos Block How To Break Through ndash Sometimes to break writerrsquos block you need to start at the
end and not the beginning
The Creative Power Of Thinking Outside Yourself ndash New research shows that we can think of more
creative ideas for other people than for ourselves
23 Reasons Why Brainstorming Fizzles- How many times have you participated in a brainstorming
session only to be underwhelmed by the utter lack of follow up Unfortunately in most businesses
this is often the norm
Why Visualizing Creativity Is The Road To Marketing Success ndash Spontaneity and expression that are
the hallmarks of inspiration and the creative mind can sometimes conflict with business environments
that look for understanding deliverables and accountability meaning that the time spent on
brainstorming ideas and gathering inspiration is limited
Getting Started - Whether we plan to create a performance composition essay or mousetrap we
have to launch our project and work on it regularly
Need A Brilliant Idea Steal It - When you can borrow and build off of ideas from other entrepreneurs
and companies do it
Diversifying Your Creative Work ndash What do you do when your primary creative endeavor does not
support you enough emotionally or financially
60 Examples Of Creative Typography ndash Type can be used very effectively as a design element
How Do You Measure The Value Of Creativity In A Brand ndash Brands are actually valuable business
assets and should be treated with care creativity and innovation
Better Brainstorming - How do you lead a brainstorming meeting First forget about the box that
according to generally accepted brainstorming practices yoursquore supposed to be thinking outside of
The Rise Of Corporate Artistry ndash (video) Hilary Austen the author of ldquoArtistry Unleashedrdquo and Amy
Cappellazzo Chairman of Postwar and Comtemporary Development for Christiersquos International
discusses what organisations can learn from the arts to foster creativity and peak performance
Why Plants On Your Desk Boost Creativity ndash It turns out that plants and trees have a very powerful
impact on human creativity
The Complexity Of Creative People ndash Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives and if we
reflect a bit we find that most things that are interesting and important to us are the result of
creativity
Improving Your Creativity - Some people in this world are seen as naturally creative and great
innovators who are constantly bursting with ideas which they put into practice So what are the rest
of us to do
9 Steps For Creative Problem Solving ndash [Infographic] In business the process of generating and
commercializing a good idea has been honed by creative industries for more than a hundred years This
infographic presents nine major steps toward creative problem solving for new product development
17 Resources To Awaken Your Right Brain ndash For all those looking to be more right brained here are
17 resources to help
The Creative Discipline - Creativity is less an art than a disciplinendashand surprisingly practical and
accessible
How To Train The Aging Brain ndash Can an old brain learn and then remember what it learns Put
another way is this a brain that should be in school
Are Introverts Better At Fostering Innovation - Introverts tend to be responsive rather than reactive
avoiding costly mistakes and giving employees the confidence they need to be creative
5 Ways To Kill A Brainstorming Session - As brainstorming has become customary has it also lost its
sparkle and value for your company Herersquos where you may have gone wrong and what to avoid in
the future
7 Types Of Creative Block amp What To Do About Them - When you rely on your creativity to pay the
bills and build your reputation you canrsquot afford to be short of ideas or the energy to put them into
action
A Message To Those Who Believe They Are Not Creative - Saying you arenrsquot creative is like saying
you arenrsquot human Sorry to blow your cover but yoursquore hiding something great about yourself
Marissa Mayer Idea Connector - Companies need formalized processes for people with ideas to get to
people with the influence to move on them Google VP Marissa Mayer discusses her role as Idea
Connector at Google
How To Innovate More ndash Like the old joke about how you get to Carnegie Hall practice practice
practice
6 Ways Social Networks Can Boost Creativity - There are six important things to look for when
evaluating a new social network for its creative thinking potential
Why Education Without Creativity Isnrsquot Enough ndash To compete long term the US needs more
brainstorming not memorization more individuality not standardization
Mashup Culture Gets Innovative - Sometimes innovation is as simple as turning a ketchup bottle upside
down But what about putting bug repellent in clothing or carbonation in milk Itrsquos convergence culture
gone wild
The Six DNA Strands of Innovation Leaders ndash The traits of innovation leaders can be acquired none
were born exceptional innovation leaders rather many have adjusted their skills communication
styles work disciplines and cognitive capacity to get to where they are today
Creativity Apps For iPad ndash The iTunes store is crammed with apps Here is a list of some very good
ones to help boost your creativity
20 Ways To Encourage Creativity In Children - If you want to encourage children to use their
imaginations to not be afraid of a blank page to think for themselves and to try new things give this
list a look Some of the activities are for older children who already can read
Solving Problems The Soviet Way ndash TRIZ was developed in the Soviet Union over 2 decades by a man
named Genrich Altshuller who studied 40000+ patents in order to reveal how invention runs in
patterns It teaches you to look at problems in a different way
The Answer Is In Your Dreams - By thinking about specific dilemmas before bed we can increase our
chances that we will dream a solution
17 Ways To Be More Right Brained - For all those who feel stuck in the left-side of their brain and
who desperately want to create something and begin to awaken their right-brain hemisphere here are
17 resourcesndashsome free some notndashthat will help get you started
Post-it Brainstorming - Using the power of Post-it Notes and brainstorming
Focused Daydreaming - Imagine going into a meeting with the Board of Directors and suggesting that
employees should spend some of their time in work daydreaming How would they react
Brainwriting - Enter the brainwriting technique ndash an idea-generating process that enables EVERYONE in
the group to participate in a nonthreatening way
11 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Innovation - An innovation that revolutionizes your life
is the dream of every entrepreneur But that dream may die hard if you donrsquot have the right
expectations
The 7 Deadly Sins That Prevent Creative Thinking - The seven most common reasons why people are
not creative thinkers
Cool Gadgets For Creative Offices - Each designer or agency office should be filled with creative and
innovative gadgets that surprise our clients and stimulate the imagination
Clorox Involves Fans In Innovation- Clorox is doing some exciting things in community management
Its latest initiative is designed to get fans customers and professionals to submit ideas to build new
and better products
10 Innovation Myths ndash Josh Suskewicz and Scott Anthony have come up with the 10 innovation myths
they encounter most often in the field
16 Creative Ways To Make Your Facebook Timeline Cover Photo - When Timeline is rolled out your
personal profile will be organized in reverse chronological order as a ldquotimelinerdquo of your life like an
online scrapbook
The Beatles Lessons in Business Innovation - What can we learn from the Beatles about Creativity
and Innovation in Business
How To Think Creatively - The first key to intentionally nurturing our creativity is to understand how
it works
Need To Create Get A Constraint - One of the many paradoxes of human creativity is that it seems to
benefit from constraints and restrictions
Thinking Like Leonardo da Vinci - ldquoSimplicity is the ultimate sophisticationrdquo ndash Leonardo da Vinci
Can Business Be As Creative As The Arts - There are several ways you could make a case for business
as a genuinely creative field Letrsquos explore them
Putting Your Imagination To Work - Here are some terrific examples of connecting diverse stimuli to
generate new ideas
Creativity Rated 1 Trait In IBM Poll - Creativity is now considered the most important leadership
quality for success in business outweighing even integrity and global thinking according to a much-
referenced recent study by IBM
Difference Between Artistic and Creative Ability ndash Sometimes we confuse artistic ability with
creativity If I canrsquot paint or draw Irdquom not creative Not true
Creative Problem-Solving - We often approach challenges without considering what mode of thinking
wersquore utilizing to solve them As a result we tend to limit the range of possible solutions wersquore able to
generate
How You Feel Affects What You Create - Our feelings and our state of being goes into nearly
everything we do How you feel is represented in nearly everything you do and create
Go With The Flow - Flow- the mental state of being completely present and fully immersed in a task-
is a strong contributor to creativity
Your Creative Genius Mindset - Creativity allows us to think outside of the box around the box and
through the box in an imaginative and free flowing manner
8 Counter-Intuitive Ways To Improve Your Well-Being amp Creativity ndash To help you break the busy-ness
cycle and work happier wersquove rounded up a handful of counter-intuitive ways to tweak your habits and
your mindset
29 Ways To Stay More Creative ndash Make lists carry a notebook everywhere and 27 more
9 Types Of Brainfood For Writers ndash Did you know that some foods can support brain functionmdashand
maybe even make you a better writer
Smile They Canrsquot Commoditize Creativity ndash Both Britain and America have forgotten that creativity is
a core strength and a reason to be not just proud but extremely optimistic also
8 Quick Truths About Creativity - Great artists inspire you to your own greatness and other truths
Creative People More Likely To Cheat - Is there a link between creativity and dishonesty According
to a new study there is
Creative Exercise - If you want to be creative yoursquore going to have to take a risk and likely do
something that scares or intimidates you
The Secret Of Great Creative People - If you want to be creative you must be curious about the world
around you
One Fact That Can Change Your Life ndash (Video) Consider this one fact about life Steve Jobs gave in an
interview years and years ago
Start Thinking Like A Reality TV Star ndash Reality shows offer us many parallels into the world of
innovation
5 Free Tools For Quick Online Brainstorming - The five services mentioned in this article are free and
donrsquot require users to register
Want A Creative Boost- Whenever yoursquore feeling like you shouldnrsquot stop working stop Stopping
when yoursquore feeling in the prime of a work of art or a project can do a lot of good things for both you
and the work
How To Be Creative While Following The Rules - Knowing your constraints can help with your
creativity
Learn From 10 Creative Business People - Here are 10 bold thinkers who tell us how they use
creativity at work and the lessons they learned along the way
5 Tools For Innovation -Startups are supposed to be innovative mdash but they can get as bogged down in
the details as any big company Here are five ways to keep the innovative spark alive
The Rules Of A Creatorrsquos Life ndash 1 is do more than you are told to do
6 Steps To Building Creative Endurance ndash Just as an athlete quickly loses fitness without training so
your creative stamina will fade away if you donrsquot work at maintaining it ndash every week if not every day
December Brainstorm ndash What did daVinci and Edison have that we donrsquot have
What Is A Problem ndash Donrsquot fear ldquoproblemsrdquo
When It Comes To Ideas Teams Win - In an office where innovation and creativity thrive convincing
employees that teamwork can help build up their ideas ndash rather than stifle them ndash is critical
Mind Games amp The Human Brain ndash Mind games may come across as silly diversions from boredom or
against waning social interactions but they are so much more than that
15 Scientific Facts About Creativity ndash Although creativity keeps human society flourishing science
honestly offers few answers to how the intricate infinitely complex concept actually works
Tips To Stimulate Childrenrsquos Creativity - Creativity is the greatest human potential and we need to
work together to develop childrenrsquos creativity start from home
Ads That Win Creative Awards Sell More Product - Ads that win creative awards are 11 times more
efficient at selling stuff than other ads
Finding Innovation in the Flattened Organization ndash Integrating expertise and experience across
functions is a powerful route to innovation in todayrsquos flatter businesses
Structure Will Set You Free ndash Some Resources to Help You Focus - Most people think a disciplined
approach to life is the opposite of a creative approach to life
The Idiotrsquos Guide to Launching Successful Innovation Task Forces - Twenty tips for innovation task
forces
Brainstorming Are You Asking The Right Question ndash Therersquos a simple reason why so many brainstorm
sessions are a waste of time The problem statement being pitched to participants is the wrong one
How To Channel Creativity At Any Time ndash Creativity is a lot like oil Society needs it in ever increasing
amounts yet as time progresses it seems to be quickly diminishing No matter who you are or what
you do you need creativity
13 Great Creative Meeting Places - Space matters when it comes to spurring on creativity
Is Creativity The 1 Skill For the Future ndash A raft of recent research demonstrates that creativity is
vital from the shopfloor to the boardroom and at the level of the individual to the organisation as a
whole What is morehellip our economic fortunes at a societal level probably rest on creativity too
37 Creative Uses Of A Vacation Day ndash Letrsquos suppose that you have a full day to yourself without chores
or expectations How can you use this time wisely and make the most of this little slice of freedom
Is This A Piece Of Your Brain ndash Montyrsquo Pythonrsquos John Cleese on the creative process (video)
Turn The Genie Loose ndash You get three wishes How will you use them to find a unique perspective to
problem solving given unlimited possibilities and no restrictions
10 Creative Contradictions ndash Creative people have complex personalities with sometimes contradictory
traits
5 Things Managers Can Do To Keep Creatives Honest ndash Creative people can be dishonest says a new
study from Harvard Irsquom not lying
Thinking Cap Invented ndash Scientistrsquos device promoted creativity Again Irsquom not lying
How Pepsi Accelerates Innovation ndash Dr John Johnson of PepsiCo described how the company
uses fast-cycle IdeaJams to quickly focus the efforts of a crowd of innovators on a specific challenge
and quickly generate usable ideas
Nine Ways Of Being For Amplified Creativity ndash There are a lot of ways to be more creative This
article focuses on fundamental Ways of Being that lead to that boost wersquore all looking for
37 Articles To get Your Creativity Brainzooming ndash A list of 37 great articles on boosting your
creativity
21 Quotes On Creativity - ldquoChildren are happy because they donrsquot have a file in their minds called lsquoAll
the Things That Could Go Wrongrsquordquo ndash Marianne Williamson
13 Ways Of Looking At A Story ndash Experienced storytellers will tell you there are no new stories just
endless variations on old tales
How To Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci - If you want to be a Renaissance Man (or Renaissance Woman)
you can learn a lot from how Leonardo da Vinci lived and thought
Creative Thinking Exercises ndash Letrsquos wake up those little gray cells today with some mental
calisthenics
Five Reasons To Borrow Your Next Big Idea ndash If you are starting up a business itrsquos better to take a
proven idea and improve on it than to come up with something entirely new
Why Daydreamers Are More Creative - Research shows that when most of us fall asleep the brain
network that involves attention to the outside world deactivates and reactivates when we awaken
Not so of creatives and schizophrenics
Brainstorming vs Braincalming - The origination of great new ideas doesnrsquot take place in the storm
but in the calm before the stormhellip or the calm after the stormhellip or sometimes even in the eye of the
storm itself
Creativity Isnrsquot All In your Head - According to a new study people are more creative when theyrsquore
thinking on someone elsersquos behalf
The Five Habits Of Great Innovators ndash Historyrsquos most creative thinkers have five thinking habits that
stand out
Creative Constraint - We falsely think that if our world or profession is constrained we cannot enjoy
wild creativity
Cultivating Creativity Every Day - Want to be more creative Then do something creative every day
Think Like A Jazz Combo - To win today you and your team need to function more like a fluid jazz
band than a tightly controlled orchestra You must constantly reinvent your work and seek fresh new
approaches Responsible risk taking and originality now trump compliance and rigidity
9 Ways For Schools to Allow Creativity - If schools are to break out the crushing conformity that has
resulted since technocrats and politicians captured the education agenda creative leaders will have to
emerge
Have The Courage To Step Backwards - When we think of innovation we tend to associate it with
forward motion Sometimes a step backwards is what we need
Squirrel Are People With ADHD More Creative ndash A new study by researchers has found that those
with attention deficit hyper therapy disorder are more creative
Innovation Requires Execution Not Creativity ndash Ideas are dime a dozen unless they can be
monetized And itrsquos the execution ndash not creativity ndash that makes this happen
Six Ways To Increase Creativity - Creativity is usually an aspect of a business that is overlooked as itrsquos
difficult if not impossible to quantify Here are Six ways to increase your creative powers
Eight Ways To Measure Innovation Potential - Irsquom always a bit skeptical when I read about any
definitive list whether itrsquos six things to improve my complexion or seven myths of innovation But here
we go anyway with one on innovation
Splitting Cherries For Creative Purposes ndash This is a creative process from Thinkertoys
12 Sparks For Heads Up Creativity - For extra spark gain insights from leaders and designers to jump-
start your creativity Consider the following 12 ideas
Harness The Power Of Focus ndash Success is not determined by IQ or creative talent but by concentrated
effort
Weird Ideas That Boost Creativity ndash What is right for routine work is not right for work requiring
creativity
The Sound Of One Hand Clapping ndash If you always think what you have always thought then you will
always do what you have always done and you will always get what you have always gotten
What Bill Gates Could Learn From Chris Rock ndash Our schools neglect the development of the types of
skills that actually lead to discovery creativity and innovation
12 Sparks For Personal Creativity - Do you find your creativity at a lull and needing a jolt at times
For extra spark gain insights from leaders and designers to jump-start your creativity
The Gipperrsquos Guide To Innovation ndash How to tear down the walls to innovation inside your organization
Why Curiosity Is Your Best Guide To A Remarkable Future ndash Have you ever wondered what to do with
your life Get curious to find your sense of purpose
The Apology Approach To Innovation - Silicon Valley is renowned for its culture of innovation There a
common renegade approach is to send products out into the world while theyrsquore still half-baked in
the belief that itrsquos better to improve them based on real-world use rather than trying to perfect them
behind closed doors
Creativity The Number 1 Skill For The 21st Century - A raft of recent research studies demonstrates
that creativity is vital from the shopfloor to the boardroom and at the level of the individual to the
organization as a whole
How To Steal Like An Artist ndash Advice from an artist learn to steal with style
Why Innovators Need To Think Not Blink ndash What really matters in determining success of the
innovation effort is not so much intuition skills but rather having a more systematic approachndash
something that resembles classic critical thinking skills
The Eight Emotional Barriers To Creativity - While there are skills that you can learn and employ to
become better at various parts of the creative process there are some barriers that arenrsquot really about
skill building at all
Three Steps To Innovative Business Ideas When Yoursquore Very Experienced - After achieving some
seniority could it be that you are becoming the NO in innovation
Are You A Creative Warrior - There are four basic personality types necessary to create and
implement a new idea The Artist the Judge the Warrior and the Accountant
When It Comes To Innovation Your Company Isnrsquot Apple - Innovation often fails because companies
try to emulate successful companies in industries
11 Personal Innovation Tune-Ups ndash Need to enhance your personal innovation perspective Here you
go
What Coffee Bleach amp Bondi Blue Can Teach Us About Innovation ndash So you believe silicon chips are
superior to potato chips Well then you need a change of innovation attitude
51 Reasons Why You Are A Creative ndash You say you arenrsquot a creative We think otherwise
Crafting A Creative Life Is A Challenge - Crafting a creative life requires work And patience And
skill And a whole lotta self-love and world-love and imagination
Innovating With Price ndash Boring pricing and radical innovation donrsquot seem t go together But pricing can
be a powerful tool to help you maximize profits
Three Reasons You Should Treat Creativity Like A Game - The key to creativity is replacing linear
thinking with a more organic framework mdash the circle of the playground
The Back Of The Napkin ndash (Video) In his book The Back Of The Napkin author Dan Roam asserts that
that everyone is born with a talent for visual thinking but that we mdash especially in the business world mdash
are never encouraged to develop it
One Line Tips To Stay Creative ndash This list of one-liners is worth keeping in your back pocket for the
next time you feel run down or yoursquore suffering writerrsquos block
Top 10 Ways To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing - The headline says it all
Education amp Creativity - Does school kill creativity Letrsquos examine that premise
Ideas amp Trust To Experimentation - Trust moves in all directions and allows us to experiment without
fear
Four Tips For Developing Engaging Story Ideas - Here are four paths to develop creative and engaging
content ideas for your magazine or website
201 Ways To Arouse Your Creativity ndash Different things spark creativity in different people There is
probably something in this list that will spark yours
How Power Influences Creativity - Powerful people process information more abstractly and flexibly
are less influenced by situational cues take more risks act more swiftly when facing a challenging
obstacle behave more in a goal-consistent manner and are more approach-oriented
The Wise Open Mind - The greatest singers dancers painters writers and filmmakers recognize that
the most original and even transformative ideas actually come from the core of our being which is
accessed through an ldquoopen-mind consciousnessrdquo
Innovation Tips From Architects ndash Architects sketch or create physical or computer models to bring
their ideas to life What can we learn from this approach
Creatives You Should Know ndash Meet some creative folks profiled by Adweekrsquos Creativity Magazine
No Negativity ndash There are few rules when it comes to creativity but when brainstorming one rule
rules no negativity
The Best Lesson For Kids Teach Them Imagination - The growing consensus is that we need to shift
schools toward to fostering creativity and conceptual thinking abilities
Does Everyone Need To Be Creative ndash If you are happy just taking orders and not contributing ideas
should we foist creativity on you
Creativity And Innovation Definitions ndash In a world where so many forces seem hell bent on stifling
creativity and innovation complex and rigid definitions of these terms seem more likely to contribute
to stifling than instigating them
Innovation Big Vs Small Companies - Anyone who has worked for both a large corporation and a
small entrepreneurial company can talk endlessly about the differences in the two cultures and
mindsets
10 More Ways to Be Creative Like A Kid ndash A list ndash spawned by kids ndash of ways to be creative
A 12-Step Guide To Fostering Creativity - One skill that every designer must learn mdash and quickly mdash is
how to be creative on-demand
The Link Between Creativity amp Eccentricity - Research has corroborated the connection between
creativity and eccentricity And it starts interestingly enough with schizotypal personality
Conan OrsquoBrienrsquos Guide To Creativity ndash One key is to prepare like crazy so you can wing it
Innovating When Personal Creativity Is Uncomfortable - Is your mission to make everybody
comfortable with their personal creativity Is this even possible
63 Brilliant Examples Of Packaging ndash We love the Panasonic earbuds Which one do you like best
The Big Idea Myth ndash Ever heard of David Hilbert He and Albert Einstein had the same idea
Meditation Mental Habits And Creativity - We have to be careful not to think that meditation is about
getting rid of thoughts On the contrary I would say that meditation helps us to creatively engage with
our thoughts and not fixate on them
SCAMPER Your Way To Innovation - The SCAMPER technique can take you right back to the limitless
creativity you had in Kindergarten This structured approach has you start with a concept and then try
out different variations on the theme
Brain Differences amp Creativity - There are a number of intriguing examples of notable creative ability
and expression related to changes in brain structure and function from disease stroke injury
developmental disability or other conditions
4 Steps To Design Inspired Innovation - Nicole Chen sketches out the top four values that business
leaders should adopt from design thinking
Why Man Creates ndash (Video) This animated documentary film created by Saul Bass the iconic graphic
designer won the Academy Award for Documentary Short Subject in 1968
Donrsquot Ideate Faster Ideate Differently ndash To be more successful at getting ideas from employees
organizations need to change their modus operandi
5 Ideas To Make Ideas Take Flight - For those of us who are working with clients we have to generate
ideas for our clients and we want our clients to team up with us and trust in those ideas How do we
make that happen
Can Creativity Be Taught ndash Creativity is dynamic unpredictable flexible and always changing so
should be the methods in which we can help ourselves and others to unleash their natural creativity
5 Creativity Exercises To Find Your Passion - For todayrsquos aspiring entrepreneur exploring avenues of
creativity to find your passion is likely the quickest route to increase your chances of launching a
successful business
Paper Toys ndash As the name implies this site provides you with directions for making toys out of paper
Thomas Edison ndash Edison was one of the most successful inventors of all times This very cool site puts
his achievements into context
Curiousity Shoppe ndash Crafts kits and curiousities for the creatively inclined
Scirus ndash The most comprehensive scientific research tool on the web With over 410 million scientific
items indexed at last count it allows researchers to search for not only journal content but also
scientistsrsquo homepages courseware pre-print server material patents and institutional repository and
website information
Is Creativity A Bad Trait For A Senior Leader - A recent study warns leaders not to be too creative
Unless you have plenty of charisma to complement your creativity thinking outside the box could keep
you out of top management
How To Sharpen Your Ninja Memory Skills ndash Ninjas being spies had to remember a lot of information
without committing it to paper Here is how they did it
Banish Judgment Boost Creativity - Your voice of judgment is getting in the way of your creativity
Some tips on how to get that voice to shut up
7 Important Creative Thinking Skills ndash The title tells it all
When Should You Give Up On An Idea ndash Ideas take a long time to spread So how do you know when
to move on
Super 8 Lessons On How To Be More Creative From Spielberg - Here are 8 creative lessons from the
guys behind the film Super 8
How Trends And Creativity Become Contagious ndash This short documentary explores how trends and
creativity become contagious in music and fashion
The Idiotrsquos Guide To Setting Up An Innovation Task Force ndash Innovation task forces often die an
unpleasant death Here are some guidelines to help yours avoid its demise
Stop Working Overtime To Be More Creative ndash Working nonstop all day doesnrsquot lend itself to thinking
of new and better ways to get the job done
How Mobile Devices Rob You Of Creativity - The thing about mobile devices is the promise that yoursquoll
never be bored again ndash and that is the problem
29 Ways To Stay Creative ndash The title says it all
Creative Resources ndash Creative comes from the Latin ldquoto producerdquo so creativity is about producing
something new Here are some resources to help you produce
How Talent Develops ndash Talent is made not born
Mindful Musicianship ndash Mindful practice breeds excellence mindless practice cultivates mediocrity
20 More Clever Guerrilla Ads ndash Bored Panda has handpicked another collection of guerrilla marketing
examples Which is your favorite
Three Ways To Jumpstart Your Creativity - Instead of fighting to get water from a well thatrsquos run dry
try these simple techniques that will help you regain your focus and release your creative energy
The Top 6 Predictors Of Creative Performance ndash Most companies donrsquot use any method for assessing
creativity despite claiming it to be a critical competency for staff to possess But there are ways to
predict it
Marketers Itrsquos Time To Reinvent Creativity ndash The fact is the future of marketingrsquos probably not going
to be the past of marketing just bigger faster noisier
8 Steps To Take When Your Creative Muse Abandons You ndash Step 1 donrsquot get down on yourself
40 More Clever Logos With Hidden Symbolism ndash What do you think of these logos
Finding Creativity On IQ Tests - One of the main arguments made against the use of IQ tests is that
they donrsquot measure creativity But is this true
Managing Time Schedule Can Add Value To Creativity - To maximize growth you need an awareness
of the ldquoassassins of creativityrdquo that keep us from tapping our potential
12 Ways To Add Creativity To Your Photography - Here are twelve fun in-camera hacks to experiment
with to get more abstract and artistic shots
10 More Ways To Be Creative Like A Kid ndash Kids are naturally creative because they donrsquot yet have the
adult filter Go back to your childhood in order to tap that creativity
Ideas ndash How To Get More Of The Good Ones ndash Ideas are the result of the need to find a necessary
solution to a problem it is just lots of hard work experimentation failure and a leap of faith
Nurturing A Culture Of Creativity ndash Making entrepreneurial culture thrive in an abandoned warehouse
The Eight Pillars Of Innovation ndash In a world where the miraculous very quickly becomes common-
place how can a company especially one as big as Google maintain a spirit of innovation year after
year
5 Essential Money Skills For Creatives ndash Want to know how to earn a good living from your creativity
without selling out Here you go
Where Do Good Ideas Come From - Steven Johnson gives us a historical perspective on innovation
throughout human civilization in this animation drawn from his latest book
The Science Of Serendipity - As disruptive technologies and business models challenge established
companies and even jeopardize industries innovation has shifted from a competitive advantage to a
competitive imperative
10 Creativity Killers ndash Here is the list of 10 creativity killers and solutions on how to combat them and
beat the killers with a stick so you can keep progressing and moving forward in your freelance career
15 Beautiful amp Creative QR Codes - Thanks to a 30 tolerance in QR c ode readability you can have
some real fun with clever designs
Fantasy In Blue ndash Some very cool music just made for creative thinking Check it out in this Youtube
video
20 Awesome Billboards ndash Here are some very cool and creative billboards
A 12-Step Guide To Fostering Your Creativity ndash How to be creative on demand
Does Creativity Require Freedom Or Constraint ndash Freedom is often associated with creativity yet
recent work in the decision making literature suggests that too much freedom can be paralyzing when
it provides too many choices
5 Ways To Maximize Your Cognitive Potential ndash There are five primary elements involved in
increasing your fluid intelligence or cognitive ability and you can learn how to use them
The Cascade Of Creativity ndash Breaking a task down into component parts makes it manageable and
encourages new thinking
Reaching Your Superconscious With Help From Da Vinci ndash Da Vinci used a technique called
streamwriting for harnessing his superconscious and for examining his own thoughts from a different
perspective
You Have Amazing Powers Of Creativity - The human brainrsquos ability to create all-new images is
amazing and this creative power is a normal part of every human brain
How To Be A Faster Writer - Itrsquos no secret that writing is hardhellipbut why canrsquot you be one of those
special few for whom it comes easily A little training and you too can join the speedy writers
5 Rules For A Creative Culture ndash Rule 1 ndash avoid rules
Ideas Perhaps The Last Inexhaustible Commodity - The story of development is the story of
identifying and exploiting seemingly inexhaustible commodities We are still shifting to discover the
next inexhaustible commodity even though it is right in front of us
Ways To Keep Innovation Alive In Your Organization - When your company has an existing proven
method of conducting business it can be a struggle to keep innovation alive
How Good Stress Breeds Creativity ndash Those of us in the trenches know a little ldquogood stressrdquo can
actually help boost creativity and innovation
Failing To Innovate While Surrounded By Ideas - We have an inexhaustible source of creativity ideas
and innovation which if applied correctly can create solutions to many challenges
How To Thrive In A World Of Elusive Creativity - Very few companies actually know how to develop
retain and unleash creativity to drive their business
Idea A Day ndash You never know what idea will pop up here For instance encourage more men to visit
the dentist by opening topless clinics
Creativity Brain Games ndash Games questions and challenges to improve creative thinking
20 Points ndash A 20-point checklist developed by Wen Winger to help you solve problems
Heads Up - New ideas from all areas of human endeavor to get your little gray cells jumping
Lingzini ndash The online naming application to help you develop product and service names
Creativity Not As Well Received As We Think - Using creativity to solve problems is usually
encouraged and championed as companiesrsquo secret to success But researchers have questioned whether
people actually welcome creative tastes with open arms
How Important Is Creative Learning In Early Education - Children exposed to creative learning in
Early Years Education are the key to a prosperous modern economy according to a new collection
published by the think tank Demos
How To Tap Employee Ideas - Seven experts in tapping employee creativity share these tips to get the
best ideas from all parts of the company
Dilbert On Creativity ndash Are you creative Better think about it twice
Whatrsquos The Alternative - How to generate alternative solutions when faced with a problem
To Cultivate Innovation Work Like An Artist - How do we put ourselves in a frame of mind where we
can receive inspiration when it comes to us Think like an artist
Writerrsquos Block How To Break Through ndash Sometimes to break writerrsquos block you need to start at the
end and not the beginning
The Creative Power Of Thinking Outside Yourself ndash New research shows that we can think of more
creative ideas for other people than for ourselves
23 Reasons Why Brainstorming Fizzles- How many times have you participated in a brainstorming
session only to be underwhelmed by the utter lack of follow up Unfortunately in most businesses
this is often the norm
Why Visualizing Creativity Is The Road To Marketing Success ndash Spontaneity and expression that are
the hallmarks of inspiration and the creative mind can sometimes conflict with business environments
that look for understanding deliverables and accountability meaning that the time spent on
brainstorming ideas and gathering inspiration is limited
Getting Started - Whether we plan to create a performance composition essay or mousetrap we
have to launch our project and work on it regularly
Need A Brilliant Idea Steal It - When you can borrow and build off of ideas from other entrepreneurs
and companies do it
Diversifying Your Creative Work ndash What do you do when your primary creative endeavor does not
support you enough emotionally or financially
60 Examples Of Creative Typography ndash Type can be used very effectively as a design element
How Do You Measure The Value Of Creativity In A Brand ndash Brands are actually valuable business
assets and should be treated with care creativity and innovation
Better Brainstorming - How do you lead a brainstorming meeting First forget about the box that
according to generally accepted brainstorming practices yoursquore supposed to be thinking outside of
The Rise Of Corporate Artistry ndash (video) Hilary Austen the author of ldquoArtistry Unleashedrdquo and Amy
Cappellazzo Chairman of Postwar and Comtemporary Development for Christiersquos International
discusses what organisations can learn from the arts to foster creativity and peak performance
Why Plants On Your Desk Boost Creativity ndash It turns out that plants and trees have a very powerful
impact on human creativity
The Complexity Of Creative People ndash Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives and if we
reflect a bit we find that most things that are interesting and important to us are the result of
creativity
Improving Your Creativity - Some people in this world are seen as naturally creative and great
innovators who are constantly bursting with ideas which they put into practice So what are the rest
of us to do
9 Steps For Creative Problem Solving ndash [Infographic] In business the process of generating and
commercializing a good idea has been honed by creative industries for more than a hundred years This
infographic presents nine major steps toward creative problem solving for new product development
17 Resources To Awaken Your Right Brain ndash For all those looking to be more right brained here are
17 resources to help
The Creative Discipline - Creativity is less an art than a disciplinendashand surprisingly practical and
accessible
How To Train The Aging Brain ndash Can an old brain learn and then remember what it learns Put
another way is this a brain that should be in school
Are Introverts Better At Fostering Innovation - Introverts tend to be responsive rather than reactive
avoiding costly mistakes and giving employees the confidence they need to be creative
5 Ways To Kill A Brainstorming Session - As brainstorming has become customary has it also lost its
sparkle and value for your company Herersquos where you may have gone wrong and what to avoid in
the future
7 Types Of Creative Block amp What To Do About Them - When you rely on your creativity to pay the
bills and build your reputation you canrsquot afford to be short of ideas or the energy to put them into
action
A Message To Those Who Believe They Are Not Creative - Saying you arenrsquot creative is like saying
you arenrsquot human Sorry to blow your cover but yoursquore hiding something great about yourself
Marissa Mayer Idea Connector - Companies need formalized processes for people with ideas to get to
people with the influence to move on them Google VP Marissa Mayer discusses her role as Idea
Connector at Google
How To Innovate More ndash Like the old joke about how you get to Carnegie Hall practice practice
practice
6 Ways Social Networks Can Boost Creativity - There are six important things to look for when
evaluating a new social network for its creative thinking potential
Why Education Without Creativity Isnrsquot Enough ndash To compete long term the US needs more
brainstorming not memorization more individuality not standardization
Mashup Culture Gets Innovative - Sometimes innovation is as simple as turning a ketchup bottle upside
down But what about putting bug repellent in clothing or carbonation in milk Itrsquos convergence culture
gone wild
The Six DNA Strands of Innovation Leaders ndash The traits of innovation leaders can be acquired none
were born exceptional innovation leaders rather many have adjusted their skills communication
styles work disciplines and cognitive capacity to get to where they are today
Creativity Apps For iPad ndash The iTunes store is crammed with apps Here is a list of some very good
ones to help boost your creativity
20 Ways To Encourage Creativity In Children - If you want to encourage children to use their
imaginations to not be afraid of a blank page to think for themselves and to try new things give this
list a look Some of the activities are for older children who already can read
Solving Problems The Soviet Way ndash TRIZ was developed in the Soviet Union over 2 decades by a man
named Genrich Altshuller who studied 40000+ patents in order to reveal how invention runs in
patterns It teaches you to look at problems in a different way
The Answer Is In Your Dreams - By thinking about specific dilemmas before bed we can increase our
chances that we will dream a solution
17 Ways To Be More Right Brained - For all those who feel stuck in the left-side of their brain and
who desperately want to create something and begin to awaken their right-brain hemisphere here are
17 resourcesndashsome free some notndashthat will help get you started
Post-it Brainstorming - Using the power of Post-it Notes and brainstorming
Focused Daydreaming - Imagine going into a meeting with the Board of Directors and suggesting that
employees should spend some of their time in work daydreaming How would they react
Brainwriting - Enter the brainwriting technique ndash an idea-generating process that enables EVERYONE in
the group to participate in a nonthreatening way
11 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Innovation - An innovation that revolutionizes your life
is the dream of every entrepreneur But that dream may die hard if you donrsquot have the right
expectations
The 7 Deadly Sins That Prevent Creative Thinking - The seven most common reasons why people are
not creative thinkers
Cool Gadgets For Creative Offices - Each designer or agency office should be filled with creative and
innovative gadgets that surprise our clients and stimulate the imagination
Clorox Involves Fans In Innovation- Clorox is doing some exciting things in community management
Its latest initiative is designed to get fans customers and professionals to submit ideas to build new
and better products
10 Innovation Myths ndash Josh Suskewicz and Scott Anthony have come up with the 10 innovation myths
they encounter most often in the field
16 Creative Ways To Make Your Facebook Timeline Cover Photo - When Timeline is rolled out your
personal profile will be organized in reverse chronological order as a ldquotimelinerdquo of your life like an
online scrapbook
The Beatles Lessons in Business Innovation - What can we learn from the Beatles about Creativity
and Innovation in Business
How To Think Creatively - The first key to intentionally nurturing our creativity is to understand how
it works
Need To Create Get A Constraint - One of the many paradoxes of human creativity is that it seems to
benefit from constraints and restrictions
Thinking Like Leonardo da Vinci - ldquoSimplicity is the ultimate sophisticationrdquo ndash Leonardo da Vinci
Can Business Be As Creative As The Arts - There are several ways you could make a case for business
as a genuinely creative field Letrsquos explore them
Putting Your Imagination To Work - Here are some terrific examples of connecting diverse stimuli to
generate new ideas
Creativity Rated 1 Trait In IBM Poll - Creativity is now considered the most important leadership
quality for success in business outweighing even integrity and global thinking according to a much-
referenced recent study by IBM
Difference Between Artistic and Creative Ability ndash Sometimes we confuse artistic ability with
creativity If I canrsquot paint or draw Irdquom not creative Not true
Creative Problem-Solving - We often approach challenges without considering what mode of thinking
wersquore utilizing to solve them As a result we tend to limit the range of possible solutions wersquore able to
generate
How You Feel Affects What You Create - Our feelings and our state of being goes into nearly
everything we do How you feel is represented in nearly everything you do and create
Go With The Flow - Flow- the mental state of being completely present and fully immersed in a task-
is a strong contributor to creativity
Your Creative Genius Mindset - Creativity allows us to think outside of the box around the box and
through the box in an imaginative and free flowing manner
8 Counter-Intuitive Ways To Improve Your Well-Being amp Creativity ndash To help you break the busy-ness
cycle and work happier wersquove rounded up a handful of counter-intuitive ways to tweak your habits and
your mindset
29 Ways To Stay More Creative ndash Make lists carry a notebook everywhere and 27 more
9 Types Of Brainfood For Writers ndash Did you know that some foods can support brain functionmdashand
maybe even make you a better writer
Smile They Canrsquot Commoditize Creativity ndash Both Britain and America have forgotten that creativity is
a core strength and a reason to be not just proud but extremely optimistic also
8 Quick Truths About Creativity - Great artists inspire you to your own greatness and other truths
Creative People More Likely To Cheat - Is there a link between creativity and dishonesty According
to a new study there is
Creative Exercise - If you want to be creative yoursquore going to have to take a risk and likely do
something that scares or intimidates you
The Secret Of Great Creative People - If you want to be creative you must be curious about the world
around you
One Fact That Can Change Your Life ndash (Video) Consider this one fact about life Steve Jobs gave in an
interview years and years ago
Start Thinking Like A Reality TV Star ndash Reality shows offer us many parallels into the world of
innovation
5 Free Tools For Quick Online Brainstorming - The five services mentioned in this article are free and
donrsquot require users to register
Want A Creative Boost- Whenever yoursquore feeling like you shouldnrsquot stop working stop Stopping
when yoursquore feeling in the prime of a work of art or a project can do a lot of good things for both you
and the work
How To Be Creative While Following The Rules - Knowing your constraints can help with your
creativity
Learn From 10 Creative Business People - Here are 10 bold thinkers who tell us how they use
creativity at work and the lessons they learned along the way
5 Tools For Innovation -Startups are supposed to be innovative mdash but they can get as bogged down in
the details as any big company Here are five ways to keep the innovative spark alive
The Rules Of A Creatorrsquos Life ndash 1 is do more than you are told to do
6 Steps To Building Creative Endurance ndash Just as an athlete quickly loses fitness without training so
your creative stamina will fade away if you donrsquot work at maintaining it ndash every week if not every day
December Brainstorm ndash What did daVinci and Edison have that we donrsquot have
What Is A Problem ndash Donrsquot fear ldquoproblemsrdquo
When It Comes To Ideas Teams Win - In an office where innovation and creativity thrive convincing
employees that teamwork can help build up their ideas ndash rather than stifle them ndash is critical
Mind Games amp The Human Brain ndash Mind games may come across as silly diversions from boredom or
against waning social interactions but they are so much more than that
15 Scientific Facts About Creativity ndash Although creativity keeps human society flourishing science
honestly offers few answers to how the intricate infinitely complex concept actually works
Tips To Stimulate Childrenrsquos Creativity - Creativity is the greatest human potential and we need to
work together to develop childrenrsquos creativity start from home
Ads That Win Creative Awards Sell More Product - Ads that win creative awards are 11 times more
efficient at selling stuff than other ads
How Pepsi Accelerates Innovation ndash Dr John Johnson of PepsiCo described how the company
uses fast-cycle IdeaJams to quickly focus the efforts of a crowd of innovators on a specific challenge
and quickly generate usable ideas
Nine Ways Of Being For Amplified Creativity ndash There are a lot of ways to be more creative This
article focuses on fundamental Ways of Being that lead to that boost wersquore all looking for
37 Articles To get Your Creativity Brainzooming ndash A list of 37 great articles on boosting your
creativity
21 Quotes On Creativity - ldquoChildren are happy because they donrsquot have a file in their minds called lsquoAll
the Things That Could Go Wrongrsquordquo ndash Marianne Williamson
13 Ways Of Looking At A Story ndash Experienced storytellers will tell you there are no new stories just
endless variations on old tales
How To Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci - If you want to be a Renaissance Man (or Renaissance Woman)
you can learn a lot from how Leonardo da Vinci lived and thought
Creative Thinking Exercises ndash Letrsquos wake up those little gray cells today with some mental
calisthenics
Five Reasons To Borrow Your Next Big Idea ndash If you are starting up a business itrsquos better to take a
proven idea and improve on it than to come up with something entirely new
Why Daydreamers Are More Creative - Research shows that when most of us fall asleep the brain
network that involves attention to the outside world deactivates and reactivates when we awaken
Not so of creatives and schizophrenics
Brainstorming vs Braincalming - The origination of great new ideas doesnrsquot take place in the storm
but in the calm before the stormhellip or the calm after the stormhellip or sometimes even in the eye of the
storm itself
Creativity Isnrsquot All In your Head - According to a new study people are more creative when theyrsquore
thinking on someone elsersquos behalf
The Five Habits Of Great Innovators ndash Historyrsquos most creative thinkers have five thinking habits that
stand out
Creative Constraint - We falsely think that if our world or profession is constrained we cannot enjoy
wild creativity
Cultivating Creativity Every Day - Want to be more creative Then do something creative every day
Think Like A Jazz Combo - To win today you and your team need to function more like a fluid jazz
band than a tightly controlled orchestra You must constantly reinvent your work and seek fresh new
approaches Responsible risk taking and originality now trump compliance and rigidity
9 Ways For Schools to Allow Creativity - If schools are to break out the crushing conformity that has
resulted since technocrats and politicians captured the education agenda creative leaders will have to
emerge
Have The Courage To Step Backwards - When we think of innovation we tend to associate it with
forward motion Sometimes a step backwards is what we need
Squirrel Are People With ADHD More Creative ndash A new study by researchers has found that those
with attention deficit hyper therapy disorder are more creative
Innovation Requires Execution Not Creativity ndash Ideas are dime a dozen unless they can be
monetized And itrsquos the execution ndash not creativity ndash that makes this happen
Six Ways To Increase Creativity - Creativity is usually an aspect of a business that is overlooked as itrsquos
difficult if not impossible to quantify Here are Six ways to increase your creative powers
Eight Ways To Measure Innovation Potential - Irsquom always a bit skeptical when I read about any
definitive list whether itrsquos six things to improve my complexion or seven myths of innovation But here
we go anyway with one on innovation
Splitting Cherries For Creative Purposes ndash This is a creative process from Thinkertoys
12 Sparks For Heads Up Creativity - For extra spark gain insights from leaders and designers to jump-
start your creativity Consider the following 12 ideas
Harness The Power Of Focus ndash Success is not determined by IQ or creative talent but by concentrated
effort
Weird Ideas That Boost Creativity ndash What is right for routine work is not right for work requiring
creativity
The Sound Of One Hand Clapping ndash If you always think what you have always thought then you will
always do what you have always done and you will always get what you have always gotten
What Bill Gates Could Learn From Chris Rock ndash Our schools neglect the development of the types of
skills that actually lead to discovery creativity and innovation
12 Sparks For Personal Creativity - Do you find your creativity at a lull and needing a jolt at times
For extra spark gain insights from leaders and designers to jump-start your creativity
The Gipperrsquos Guide To Innovation ndash How to tear down the walls to innovation inside your organization
Why Curiosity Is Your Best Guide To A Remarkable Future ndash Have you ever wondered what to do with
your life Get curious to find your sense of purpose
The Apology Approach To Innovation - Silicon Valley is renowned for its culture of innovation There a
common renegade approach is to send products out into the world while theyrsquore still half-baked in
the belief that itrsquos better to improve them based on real-world use rather than trying to perfect them
behind closed doors
Creativity The Number 1 Skill For The 21st Century - A raft of recent research studies demonstrates
that creativity is vital from the shopfloor to the boardroom and at the level of the individual to the
organization as a whole
How To Steal Like An Artist ndash Advice from an artist learn to steal with style
Why Innovators Need To Think Not Blink ndash What really matters in determining success of the
innovation effort is not so much intuition skills but rather having a more systematic approachndash
something that resembles classic critical thinking skills
The Eight Emotional Barriers To Creativity - While there are skills that you can learn and employ to
become better at various parts of the creative process there are some barriers that arenrsquot really about
skill building at all
Three Steps To Innovative Business Ideas When Yoursquore Very Experienced - After achieving some
seniority could it be that you are becoming the NO in innovation
Are You A Creative Warrior - There are four basic personality types necessary to create and
implement a new idea The Artist the Judge the Warrior and the Accountant
When It Comes To Innovation Your Company Isnrsquot Apple - Innovation often fails because companies
try to emulate successful companies in industries
11 Personal Innovation Tune-Ups ndash Need to enhance your personal innovation perspective Here you
go
What Coffee Bleach amp Bondi Blue Can Teach Us About Innovation ndash So you believe silicon chips are
superior to potato chips Well then you need a change of innovation attitude
51 Reasons Why You Are A Creative ndash You say you arenrsquot a creative We think otherwise
Crafting A Creative Life Is A Challenge - Crafting a creative life requires work And patience And
skill And a whole lotta self-love and world-love and imagination
Innovating With Price ndash Boring pricing and radical innovation donrsquot seem t go together But pricing can
be a powerful tool to help you maximize profits
Three Reasons You Should Treat Creativity Like A Game - The key to creativity is replacing linear
thinking with a more organic framework mdash the circle of the playground
The Back Of The Napkin ndash (Video) In his book The Back Of The Napkin author Dan Roam asserts that
that everyone is born with a talent for visual thinking but that we mdash especially in the business world mdash
are never encouraged to develop it
One Line Tips To Stay Creative ndash This list of one-liners is worth keeping in your back pocket for the
next time you feel run down or yoursquore suffering writerrsquos block
Top 10 Ways To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing - The headline says it all
Education amp Creativity - Does school kill creativity Letrsquos examine that premise
Ideas amp Trust To Experimentation - Trust moves in all directions and allows us to experiment without
fear
Four Tips For Developing Engaging Story Ideas - Here are four paths to develop creative and engaging
content ideas for your magazine or website
201 Ways To Arouse Your Creativity ndash Different things spark creativity in different people There is
probably something in this list that will spark yours
How Power Influences Creativity - Powerful people process information more abstractly and flexibly
are less influenced by situational cues take more risks act more swiftly when facing a challenging
obstacle behave more in a goal-consistent manner and are more approach-oriented
The Wise Open Mind - The greatest singers dancers painters writers and filmmakers recognize that
the most original and even transformative ideas actually come from the core of our being which is
accessed through an ldquoopen-mind consciousnessrdquo
Innovation Tips From Architects ndash Architects sketch or create physical or computer models to bring
their ideas to life What can we learn from this approach
Creatives You Should Know ndash Meet some creative folks profiled by Adweekrsquos Creativity Magazine
No Negativity ndash There are few rules when it comes to creativity but when brainstorming one rule
rules no negativity
The Best Lesson For Kids Teach Them Imagination - The growing consensus is that we need to shift
schools toward to fostering creativity and conceptual thinking abilities
Does Everyone Need To Be Creative ndash If you are happy just taking orders and not contributing ideas
should we foist creativity on you
Creativity And Innovation Definitions ndash In a world where so many forces seem hell bent on stifling
creativity and innovation complex and rigid definitions of these terms seem more likely to contribute
to stifling than instigating them
Innovation Big Vs Small Companies - Anyone who has worked for both a large corporation and a
small entrepreneurial company can talk endlessly about the differences in the two cultures and
mindsets
10 More Ways to Be Creative Like A Kid ndash A list ndash spawned by kids ndash of ways to be creative
A 12-Step Guide To Fostering Creativity - One skill that every designer must learn mdash and quickly mdash is
how to be creative on-demand
The Link Between Creativity amp Eccentricity - Research has corroborated the connection between
creativity and eccentricity And it starts interestingly enough with schizotypal personality
Conan OrsquoBrienrsquos Guide To Creativity ndash One key is to prepare like crazy so you can wing it
Innovating When Personal Creativity Is Uncomfortable - Is your mission to make everybody
comfortable with their personal creativity Is this even possible
63 Brilliant Examples Of Packaging ndash We love the Panasonic earbuds Which one do you like best
The Big Idea Myth ndash Ever heard of David Hilbert He and Albert Einstein had the same idea
Meditation Mental Habits And Creativity - We have to be careful not to think that meditation is about
getting rid of thoughts On the contrary I would say that meditation helps us to creatively engage with
our thoughts and not fixate on them
SCAMPER Your Way To Innovation - The SCAMPER technique can take you right back to the limitless
creativity you had in Kindergarten This structured approach has you start with a concept and then try
out different variations on the theme
Brain Differences amp Creativity - There are a number of intriguing examples of notable creative ability
and expression related to changes in brain structure and function from disease stroke injury
developmental disability or other conditions
4 Steps To Design Inspired Innovation - Nicole Chen sketches out the top four values that business
leaders should adopt from design thinking
Why Man Creates ndash (Video) This animated documentary film created by Saul Bass the iconic graphic
designer won the Academy Award for Documentary Short Subject in 1968
Donrsquot Ideate Faster Ideate Differently ndash To be more successful at getting ideas from employees
organizations need to change their modus operandi
5 Ideas To Make Ideas Take Flight - For those of us who are working with clients we have to generate
ideas for our clients and we want our clients to team up with us and trust in those ideas How do we
make that happen
Can Creativity Be Taught ndash Creativity is dynamic unpredictable flexible and always changing so
should be the methods in which we can help ourselves and others to unleash their natural creativity
5 Creativity Exercises To Find Your Passion - For todayrsquos aspiring entrepreneur exploring avenues of
creativity to find your passion is likely the quickest route to increase your chances of launching a
successful business
Paper Toys ndash As the name implies this site provides you with directions for making toys out of paper
Thomas Edison ndash Edison was one of the most successful inventors of all times This very cool site puts
his achievements into context
Curiousity Shoppe ndash Crafts kits and curiousities for the creatively inclined
Scirus ndash The most comprehensive scientific research tool on the web With over 410 million scientific
items indexed at last count it allows researchers to search for not only journal content but also
scientistsrsquo homepages courseware pre-print server material patents and institutional repository and
website information
Is Creativity A Bad Trait For A Senior Leader - A recent study warns leaders not to be too creative
Unless you have plenty of charisma to complement your creativity thinking outside the box could keep
you out of top management
How To Sharpen Your Ninja Memory Skills ndash Ninjas being spies had to remember a lot of information
without committing it to paper Here is how they did it
Banish Judgment Boost Creativity - Your voice of judgment is getting in the way of your creativity
Some tips on how to get that voice to shut up
7 Important Creative Thinking Skills ndash The title tells it all
When Should You Give Up On An Idea ndash Ideas take a long time to spread So how do you know when
to move on
Super 8 Lessons On How To Be More Creative From Spielberg - Here are 8 creative lessons from the
guys behind the film Super 8
How Trends And Creativity Become Contagious ndash This short documentary explores how trends and
creativity become contagious in music and fashion
The Idiotrsquos Guide To Setting Up An Innovation Task Force ndash Innovation task forces often die an
unpleasant death Here are some guidelines to help yours avoid its demise
Stop Working Overtime To Be More Creative ndash Working nonstop all day doesnrsquot lend itself to thinking
of new and better ways to get the job done
How Mobile Devices Rob You Of Creativity - The thing about mobile devices is the promise that yoursquoll
never be bored again ndash and that is the problem
29 Ways To Stay Creative ndash The title says it all
Creative Resources ndash Creative comes from the Latin ldquoto producerdquo so creativity is about producing
something new Here are some resources to help you produce
How Talent Develops ndash Talent is made not born
Mindful Musicianship ndash Mindful practice breeds excellence mindless practice cultivates mediocrity
20 More Clever Guerrilla Ads ndash Bored Panda has handpicked another collection of guerrilla marketing
examples Which is your favorite
Three Ways To Jumpstart Your Creativity - Instead of fighting to get water from a well thatrsquos run dry
try these simple techniques that will help you regain your focus and release your creative energy
The Top 6 Predictors Of Creative Performance ndash Most companies donrsquot use any method for assessing
creativity despite claiming it to be a critical competency for staff to possess But there are ways to
predict it
Marketers Itrsquos Time To Reinvent Creativity ndash The fact is the future of marketingrsquos probably not going
to be the past of marketing just bigger faster noisier
8 Steps To Take When Your Creative Muse Abandons You ndash Step 1 donrsquot get down on yourself
40 More Clever Logos With Hidden Symbolism ndash What do you think of these logos
Finding Creativity On IQ Tests - One of the main arguments made against the use of IQ tests is that
they donrsquot measure creativity But is this true
Managing Time Schedule Can Add Value To Creativity - To maximize growth you need an awareness
of the ldquoassassins of creativityrdquo that keep us from tapping our potential
12 Ways To Add Creativity To Your Photography - Here are twelve fun in-camera hacks to experiment
with to get more abstract and artistic shots
10 More Ways To Be Creative Like A Kid ndash Kids are naturally creative because they donrsquot yet have the
adult filter Go back to your childhood in order to tap that creativity
Ideas ndash How To Get More Of The Good Ones ndash Ideas are the result of the need to find a necessary
solution to a problem it is just lots of hard work experimentation failure and a leap of faith
Nurturing A Culture Of Creativity ndash Making entrepreneurial culture thrive in an abandoned warehouse
The Eight Pillars Of Innovation ndash In a world where the miraculous very quickly becomes common-
place how can a company especially one as big as Google maintain a spirit of innovation year after
year
5 Essential Money Skills For Creatives ndash Want to know how to earn a good living from your creativity
without selling out Here you go
Where Do Good Ideas Come From - Steven Johnson gives us a historical perspective on innovation
throughout human civilization in this animation drawn from his latest book
The Science Of Serendipity - As disruptive technologies and business models challenge established
companies and even jeopardize industries innovation has shifted from a competitive advantage to a
competitive imperative
10 Creativity Killers ndash Here is the list of 10 creativity killers and solutions on how to combat them and
beat the killers with a stick so you can keep progressing and moving forward in your freelance career
15 Beautiful amp Creative QR Codes - Thanks to a 30 tolerance in QR c ode readability you can have
some real fun with clever designs
Fantasy In Blue ndash Some very cool music just made for creative thinking Check it out in this Youtube
video
20 Awesome Billboards ndash Here are some very cool and creative billboards
A 12-Step Guide To Fostering Your Creativity ndash How to be creative on demand
Does Creativity Require Freedom Or Constraint ndash Freedom is often associated with creativity yet
recent work in the decision making literature suggests that too much freedom can be paralyzing when
it provides too many choices
5 Ways To Maximize Your Cognitive Potential ndash There are five primary elements involved in
increasing your fluid intelligence or cognitive ability and you can learn how to use them
The Cascade Of Creativity ndash Breaking a task down into component parts makes it manageable and
encourages new thinking
Reaching Your Superconscious With Help From Da Vinci ndash Da Vinci used a technique called
streamwriting for harnessing his superconscious and for examining his own thoughts from a different
perspective
You Have Amazing Powers Of Creativity - The human brainrsquos ability to create all-new images is
amazing and this creative power is a normal part of every human brain
How To Be A Faster Writer - Itrsquos no secret that writing is hardhellipbut why canrsquot you be one of those
special few for whom it comes easily A little training and you too can join the speedy writers
5 Rules For A Creative Culture ndash Rule 1 ndash avoid rules
Ideas Perhaps The Last Inexhaustible Commodity - The story of development is the story of
identifying and exploiting seemingly inexhaustible commodities We are still shifting to discover the
next inexhaustible commodity even though it is right in front of us
Ways To Keep Innovation Alive In Your Organization - When your company has an existing proven
method of conducting business it can be a struggle to keep innovation alive
How Good Stress Breeds Creativity ndash Those of us in the trenches know a little ldquogood stressrdquo can
actually help boost creativity and innovation
Failing To Innovate While Surrounded By Ideas - We have an inexhaustible source of creativity ideas
and innovation which if applied correctly can create solutions to many challenges
How To Thrive In A World Of Elusive Creativity - Very few companies actually know how to develop
retain and unleash creativity to drive their business
Idea A Day ndash You never know what idea will pop up here For instance encourage more men to visit
the dentist by opening topless clinics
Creativity Brain Games ndash Games questions and challenges to improve creative thinking
20 Points ndash A 20-point checklist developed by Wen Winger to help you solve problems
Heads Up - New ideas from all areas of human endeavor to get your little gray cells jumping
Lingzini ndash The online naming application to help you develop product and service names
Creativity Not As Well Received As We Think - Using creativity to solve problems is usually
encouraged and championed as companiesrsquo secret to success But researchers have questioned whether
people actually welcome creative tastes with open arms
How Important Is Creative Learning In Early Education - Children exposed to creative learning in
Early Years Education are the key to a prosperous modern economy according to a new collection
published by the think tank Demos
How To Tap Employee Ideas - Seven experts in tapping employee creativity share these tips to get the
best ideas from all parts of the company
Dilbert On Creativity ndash Are you creative Better think about it twice
Whatrsquos The Alternative - How to generate alternative solutions when faced with a problem
To Cultivate Innovation Work Like An Artist - How do we put ourselves in a frame of mind where we
can receive inspiration when it comes to us Think like an artist
Writerrsquos Block How To Break Through ndash Sometimes to break writerrsquos block you need to start at the
end and not the beginning
The Creative Power Of Thinking Outside Yourself ndash New research shows that we can think of more
creative ideas for other people than for ourselves
23 Reasons Why Brainstorming Fizzles- How many times have you participated in a brainstorming
session only to be underwhelmed by the utter lack of follow up Unfortunately in most businesses
this is often the norm
Why Visualizing Creativity Is The Road To Marketing Success ndash Spontaneity and expression that are
the hallmarks of inspiration and the creative mind can sometimes conflict with business environments
that look for understanding deliverables and accountability meaning that the time spent on
brainstorming ideas and gathering inspiration is limited
Getting Started - Whether we plan to create a performance composition essay or mousetrap we
have to launch our project and work on it regularly
Need A Brilliant Idea Steal It - When you can borrow and build off of ideas from other entrepreneurs
and companies do it
Diversifying Your Creative Work ndash What do you do when your primary creative endeavor does not
support you enough emotionally or financially
60 Examples Of Creative Typography ndash Type can be used very effectively as a design element
How Do You Measure The Value Of Creativity In A Brand ndash Brands are actually valuable business
assets and should be treated with care creativity and innovation
Better Brainstorming - How do you lead a brainstorming meeting First forget about the box that
according to generally accepted brainstorming practices yoursquore supposed to be thinking outside of
The Rise Of Corporate Artistry ndash (video) Hilary Austen the author of ldquoArtistry Unleashedrdquo and Amy
Cappellazzo Chairman of Postwar and Comtemporary Development for Christiersquos International
discusses what organisations can learn from the arts to foster creativity and peak performance
Why Plants On Your Desk Boost Creativity ndash It turns out that plants and trees have a very powerful
impact on human creativity
The Complexity Of Creative People ndash Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives and if we
reflect a bit we find that most things that are interesting and important to us are the result of
creativity
Improving Your Creativity - Some people in this world are seen as naturally creative and great
innovators who are constantly bursting with ideas which they put into practice So what are the rest
of us to do
9 Steps For Creative Problem Solving ndash [Infographic] In business the process of generating and
commercializing a good idea has been honed by creative industries for more than a hundred years This
infographic presents nine major steps toward creative problem solving for new product development
17 Resources To Awaken Your Right Brain ndash For all those looking to be more right brained here are
17 resources to help
The Creative Discipline - Creativity is less an art than a disciplinendashand surprisingly practical and
accessible
How To Train The Aging Brain ndash Can an old brain learn and then remember what it learns Put
another way is this a brain that should be in school
Are Introverts Better At Fostering Innovation - Introverts tend to be responsive rather than reactive
avoiding costly mistakes and giving employees the confidence they need to be creative
5 Ways To Kill A Brainstorming Session - As brainstorming has become customary has it also lost its
sparkle and value for your company Herersquos where you may have gone wrong and what to avoid in
the future
7 Types Of Creative Block amp What To Do About Them - When you rely on your creativity to pay the
bills and build your reputation you canrsquot afford to be short of ideas or the energy to put them into
action
A Message To Those Who Believe They Are Not Creative - Saying you arenrsquot creative is like saying
you arenrsquot human Sorry to blow your cover but yoursquore hiding something great about yourself
Marissa Mayer Idea Connector - Companies need formalized processes for people with ideas to get to
people with the influence to move on them Google VP Marissa Mayer discusses her role as Idea
Connector at Google
How To Innovate More ndash Like the old joke about how you get to Carnegie Hall practice practice
practice
6 Ways Social Networks Can Boost Creativity - There are six important things to look for when
evaluating a new social network for its creative thinking potential
Why Education Without Creativity Isnrsquot Enough ndash To compete long term the US needs more
brainstorming not memorization more individuality not standardization
Mashup Culture Gets Innovative - Sometimes innovation is as simple as turning a ketchup bottle upside
down But what about putting bug repellent in clothing or carbonation in milk Itrsquos convergence culture
gone wild
The Six DNA Strands of Innovation Leaders ndash The traits of innovation leaders can be acquired none
were born exceptional innovation leaders rather many have adjusted their skills communication
styles work disciplines and cognitive capacity to get to where they are today
Creativity Apps For iPad ndash The iTunes store is crammed with apps Here is a list of some very good
ones to help boost your creativity
20 Ways To Encourage Creativity In Children - If you want to encourage children to use their
imaginations to not be afraid of a blank page to think for themselves and to try new things give this
list a look Some of the activities are for older children who already can read
Solving Problems The Soviet Way ndash TRIZ was developed in the Soviet Union over 2 decades by a man
named Genrich Altshuller who studied 40000+ patents in order to reveal how invention runs in
patterns It teaches you to look at problems in a different way
The Answer Is In Your Dreams - By thinking about specific dilemmas before bed we can increase our
chances that we will dream a solution
17 Ways To Be More Right Brained - For all those who feel stuck in the left-side of their brain and
who desperately want to create something and begin to awaken their right-brain hemisphere here are
17 resourcesndashsome free some notndashthat will help get you started
Post-it Brainstorming - Using the power of Post-it Notes and brainstorming
Focused Daydreaming - Imagine going into a meeting with the Board of Directors and suggesting that
employees should spend some of their time in work daydreaming How would they react
Brainwriting - Enter the brainwriting technique ndash an idea-generating process that enables EVERYONE in
the group to participate in a nonthreatening way
11 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Innovation - An innovation that revolutionizes your life
is the dream of every entrepreneur But that dream may die hard if you donrsquot have the right
expectations
The 7 Deadly Sins That Prevent Creative Thinking - The seven most common reasons why people are
not creative thinkers
Cool Gadgets For Creative Offices - Each designer or agency office should be filled with creative and
innovative gadgets that surprise our clients and stimulate the imagination
Clorox Involves Fans In Innovation- Clorox is doing some exciting things in community management
Its latest initiative is designed to get fans customers and professionals to submit ideas to build new
and better products
10 Innovation Myths ndash Josh Suskewicz and Scott Anthony have come up with the 10 innovation myths
they encounter most often in the field
16 Creative Ways To Make Your Facebook Timeline Cover Photo - When Timeline is rolled out your
personal profile will be organized in reverse chronological order as a ldquotimelinerdquo of your life like an
online scrapbook
The Beatles Lessons in Business Innovation - What can we learn from the Beatles about Creativity
and Innovation in Business
How To Think Creatively - The first key to intentionally nurturing our creativity is to understand how
it works
Need To Create Get A Constraint - One of the many paradoxes of human creativity is that it seems to
benefit from constraints and restrictions
Thinking Like Leonardo da Vinci - ldquoSimplicity is the ultimate sophisticationrdquo ndash Leonardo da Vinci
Can Business Be As Creative As The Arts - There are several ways you could make a case for business
as a genuinely creative field Letrsquos explore them
Putting Your Imagination To Work - Here are some terrific examples of connecting diverse stimuli to
generate new ideas
Creativity Rated 1 Trait In IBM Poll - Creativity is now considered the most important leadership
quality for success in business outweighing even integrity and global thinking according to a much-
referenced recent study by IBM
Difference Between Artistic and Creative Ability ndash Sometimes we confuse artistic ability with
creativity If I canrsquot paint or draw Irdquom not creative Not true
Creative Problem-Solving - We often approach challenges without considering what mode of thinking
wersquore utilizing to solve them As a result we tend to limit the range of possible solutions wersquore able to
generate
How You Feel Affects What You Create - Our feelings and our state of being goes into nearly
everything we do How you feel is represented in nearly everything you do and create
Go With The Flow - Flow- the mental state of being completely present and fully immersed in a task-
is a strong contributor to creativity
Your Creative Genius Mindset - Creativity allows us to think outside of the box around the box and
through the box in an imaginative and free flowing manner
8 Counter-Intuitive Ways To Improve Your Well-Being amp Creativity ndash To help you break the busy-ness
cycle and work happier wersquove rounded up a handful of counter-intuitive ways to tweak your habits and
your mindset
29 Ways To Stay More Creative ndash Make lists carry a notebook everywhere and 27 more
9 Types Of Brainfood For Writers ndash Did you know that some foods can support brain functionmdashand
maybe even make you a better writer
Smile They Canrsquot Commoditize Creativity ndash Both Britain and America have forgotten that creativity is
a core strength and a reason to be not just proud but extremely optimistic also
8 Quick Truths About Creativity - Great artists inspire you to your own greatness and other truths
Creative People More Likely To Cheat - Is there a link between creativity and dishonesty According
to a new study there is
Creative Exercise - If you want to be creative yoursquore going to have to take a risk and likely do
something that scares or intimidates you
The Secret Of Great Creative People - If you want to be creative you must be curious about the world
around you
One Fact That Can Change Your Life ndash (Video) Consider this one fact about life Steve Jobs gave in an
interview years and years ago
Start Thinking Like A Reality TV Star ndash Reality shows offer us many parallels into the world of
innovation
5 Free Tools For Quick Online Brainstorming - The five services mentioned in this article are free and
donrsquot require users to register
Want A Creative Boost- Whenever yoursquore feeling like you shouldnrsquot stop working stop Stopping
when yoursquore feeling in the prime of a work of art or a project can do a lot of good things for both you
and the work
How To Be Creative While Following The Rules - Knowing your constraints can help with your
creativity
Learn From 10 Creative Business People - Here are 10 bold thinkers who tell us how they use
creativity at work and the lessons they learned along the way
5 Tools For Innovation -Startups are supposed to be innovative mdash but they can get as bogged down in
the details as any big company Here are five ways to keep the innovative spark alive
The Rules Of A Creatorrsquos Life ndash 1 is do more than you are told to do
6 Steps To Building Creative Endurance ndash Just as an athlete quickly loses fitness without training so
your creative stamina will fade away if you donrsquot work at maintaining it ndash every week if not every day
December Brainstorm ndash What did daVinci and Edison have that we donrsquot have
What Is A Problem ndash Donrsquot fear ldquoproblemsrdquo
When It Comes To Ideas Teams Win - In an office where innovation and creativity thrive convincing
employees that teamwork can help build up their ideas ndash rather than stifle them ndash is critical
Mind Games amp The Human Brain ndash Mind games may come across as silly diversions from boredom or
against waning social interactions but they are so much more than that
15 Scientific Facts About Creativity ndash Although creativity keeps human society flourishing science
honestly offers few answers to how the intricate infinitely complex concept actually works
Tips To Stimulate Childrenrsquos Creativity - Creativity is the greatest human potential and we need to
work together to develop childrenrsquos creativity start from home
Ads That Win Creative Awards Sell More Product - Ads that win creative awards are 11 times more
efficient at selling stuff than other ads
The Five Habits Of Great Innovators ndash Historyrsquos most creative thinkers have five thinking habits that
stand out
Creative Constraint - We falsely think that if our world or profession is constrained we cannot enjoy
wild creativity
Cultivating Creativity Every Day - Want to be more creative Then do something creative every day
Think Like A Jazz Combo - To win today you and your team need to function more like a fluid jazz
band than a tightly controlled orchestra You must constantly reinvent your work and seek fresh new
approaches Responsible risk taking and originality now trump compliance and rigidity
9 Ways For Schools to Allow Creativity - If schools are to break out the crushing conformity that has
resulted since technocrats and politicians captured the education agenda creative leaders will have to
emerge
Have The Courage To Step Backwards - When we think of innovation we tend to associate it with
forward motion Sometimes a step backwards is what we need
Squirrel Are People With ADHD More Creative ndash A new study by researchers has found that those
with attention deficit hyper therapy disorder are more creative
Innovation Requires Execution Not Creativity ndash Ideas are dime a dozen unless they can be
monetized And itrsquos the execution ndash not creativity ndash that makes this happen
Six Ways To Increase Creativity - Creativity is usually an aspect of a business that is overlooked as itrsquos
difficult if not impossible to quantify Here are Six ways to increase your creative powers
Eight Ways To Measure Innovation Potential - Irsquom always a bit skeptical when I read about any
definitive list whether itrsquos six things to improve my complexion or seven myths of innovation But here
we go anyway with one on innovation
Splitting Cherries For Creative Purposes ndash This is a creative process from Thinkertoys
12 Sparks For Heads Up Creativity - For extra spark gain insights from leaders and designers to jump-
start your creativity Consider the following 12 ideas
Harness The Power Of Focus ndash Success is not determined by IQ or creative talent but by concentrated
effort
Weird Ideas That Boost Creativity ndash What is right for routine work is not right for work requiring
creativity
The Sound Of One Hand Clapping ndash If you always think what you have always thought then you will
always do what you have always done and you will always get what you have always gotten
What Bill Gates Could Learn From Chris Rock ndash Our schools neglect the development of the types of
skills that actually lead to discovery creativity and innovation
12 Sparks For Personal Creativity - Do you find your creativity at a lull and needing a jolt at times
For extra spark gain insights from leaders and designers to jump-start your creativity
The Gipperrsquos Guide To Innovation ndash How to tear down the walls to innovation inside your organization
Why Curiosity Is Your Best Guide To A Remarkable Future ndash Have you ever wondered what to do with
your life Get curious to find your sense of purpose
The Apology Approach To Innovation - Silicon Valley is renowned for its culture of innovation There a
common renegade approach is to send products out into the world while theyrsquore still half-baked in
the belief that itrsquos better to improve them based on real-world use rather than trying to perfect them
behind closed doors
Creativity The Number 1 Skill For The 21st Century - A raft of recent research studies demonstrates
that creativity is vital from the shopfloor to the boardroom and at the level of the individual to the
organization as a whole
How To Steal Like An Artist ndash Advice from an artist learn to steal with style
Why Innovators Need To Think Not Blink ndash What really matters in determining success of the
innovation effort is not so much intuition skills but rather having a more systematic approachndash
something that resembles classic critical thinking skills
The Eight Emotional Barriers To Creativity - While there are skills that you can learn and employ to
become better at various parts of the creative process there are some barriers that arenrsquot really about
skill building at all
Three Steps To Innovative Business Ideas When Yoursquore Very Experienced - After achieving some
seniority could it be that you are becoming the NO in innovation
Are You A Creative Warrior - There are four basic personality types necessary to create and
implement a new idea The Artist the Judge the Warrior and the Accountant
When It Comes To Innovation Your Company Isnrsquot Apple - Innovation often fails because companies
try to emulate successful companies in industries
11 Personal Innovation Tune-Ups ndash Need to enhance your personal innovation perspective Here you
go
What Coffee Bleach amp Bondi Blue Can Teach Us About Innovation ndash So you believe silicon chips are
superior to potato chips Well then you need a change of innovation attitude
51 Reasons Why You Are A Creative ndash You say you arenrsquot a creative We think otherwise
Crafting A Creative Life Is A Challenge - Crafting a creative life requires work And patience And
skill And a whole lotta self-love and world-love and imagination
Innovating With Price ndash Boring pricing and radical innovation donrsquot seem t go together But pricing can
be a powerful tool to help you maximize profits
Three Reasons You Should Treat Creativity Like A Game - The key to creativity is replacing linear
thinking with a more organic framework mdash the circle of the playground
The Back Of The Napkin ndash (Video) In his book The Back Of The Napkin author Dan Roam asserts that
that everyone is born with a talent for visual thinking but that we mdash especially in the business world mdash
are never encouraged to develop it
One Line Tips To Stay Creative ndash This list of one-liners is worth keeping in your back pocket for the
next time you feel run down or yoursquore suffering writerrsquos block
Top 10 Ways To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing - The headline says it all
Education amp Creativity - Does school kill creativity Letrsquos examine that premise
Ideas amp Trust To Experimentation - Trust moves in all directions and allows us to experiment without
fear
Four Tips For Developing Engaging Story Ideas - Here are four paths to develop creative and engaging
content ideas for your magazine or website
201 Ways To Arouse Your Creativity ndash Different things spark creativity in different people There is
probably something in this list that will spark yours
How Power Influences Creativity - Powerful people process information more abstractly and flexibly
are less influenced by situational cues take more risks act more swiftly when facing a challenging
obstacle behave more in a goal-consistent manner and are more approach-oriented
The Wise Open Mind - The greatest singers dancers painters writers and filmmakers recognize that
the most original and even transformative ideas actually come from the core of our being which is
accessed through an ldquoopen-mind consciousnessrdquo
Innovation Tips From Architects ndash Architects sketch or create physical or computer models to bring
their ideas to life What can we learn from this approach
Creatives You Should Know ndash Meet some creative folks profiled by Adweekrsquos Creativity Magazine
No Negativity ndash There are few rules when it comes to creativity but when brainstorming one rule
rules no negativity
The Best Lesson For Kids Teach Them Imagination - The growing consensus is that we need to shift
schools toward to fostering creativity and conceptual thinking abilities
Does Everyone Need To Be Creative ndash If you are happy just taking orders and not contributing ideas
should we foist creativity on you
Creativity And Innovation Definitions ndash In a world where so many forces seem hell bent on stifling
creativity and innovation complex and rigid definitions of these terms seem more likely to contribute
to stifling than instigating them
Innovation Big Vs Small Companies - Anyone who has worked for both a large corporation and a
small entrepreneurial company can talk endlessly about the differences in the two cultures and
mindsets
10 More Ways to Be Creative Like A Kid ndash A list ndash spawned by kids ndash of ways to be creative
A 12-Step Guide To Fostering Creativity - One skill that every designer must learn mdash and quickly mdash is
how to be creative on-demand
The Link Between Creativity amp Eccentricity - Research has corroborated the connection between
creativity and eccentricity And it starts interestingly enough with schizotypal personality
Conan OrsquoBrienrsquos Guide To Creativity ndash One key is to prepare like crazy so you can wing it
Innovating When Personal Creativity Is Uncomfortable - Is your mission to make everybody
comfortable with their personal creativity Is this even possible
63 Brilliant Examples Of Packaging ndash We love the Panasonic earbuds Which one do you like best
The Big Idea Myth ndash Ever heard of David Hilbert He and Albert Einstein had the same idea
Meditation Mental Habits And Creativity - We have to be careful not to think that meditation is about
getting rid of thoughts On the contrary I would say that meditation helps us to creatively engage with
our thoughts and not fixate on them
SCAMPER Your Way To Innovation - The SCAMPER technique can take you right back to the limitless
creativity you had in Kindergarten This structured approach has you start with a concept and then try
out different variations on the theme
Brain Differences amp Creativity - There are a number of intriguing examples of notable creative ability
and expression related to changes in brain structure and function from disease stroke injury
developmental disability or other conditions
4 Steps To Design Inspired Innovation - Nicole Chen sketches out the top four values that business
leaders should adopt from design thinking
Why Man Creates ndash (Video) This animated documentary film created by Saul Bass the iconic graphic
designer won the Academy Award for Documentary Short Subject in 1968
Donrsquot Ideate Faster Ideate Differently ndash To be more successful at getting ideas from employees
organizations need to change their modus operandi
5 Ideas To Make Ideas Take Flight - For those of us who are working with clients we have to generate
ideas for our clients and we want our clients to team up with us and trust in those ideas How do we
make that happen
Can Creativity Be Taught ndash Creativity is dynamic unpredictable flexible and always changing so
should be the methods in which we can help ourselves and others to unleash their natural creativity
5 Creativity Exercises To Find Your Passion - For todayrsquos aspiring entrepreneur exploring avenues of
creativity to find your passion is likely the quickest route to increase your chances of launching a
successful business
Paper Toys ndash As the name implies this site provides you with directions for making toys out of paper
Thomas Edison ndash Edison was one of the most successful inventors of all times This very cool site puts
his achievements into context
Curiousity Shoppe ndash Crafts kits and curiousities for the creatively inclined
Scirus ndash The most comprehensive scientific research tool on the web With over 410 million scientific
items indexed at last count it allows researchers to search for not only journal content but also
scientistsrsquo homepages courseware pre-print server material patents and institutional repository and
website information
Is Creativity A Bad Trait For A Senior Leader - A recent study warns leaders not to be too creative
Unless you have plenty of charisma to complement your creativity thinking outside the box could keep
you out of top management
How To Sharpen Your Ninja Memory Skills ndash Ninjas being spies had to remember a lot of information
without committing it to paper Here is how they did it
Banish Judgment Boost Creativity - Your voice of judgment is getting in the way of your creativity
Some tips on how to get that voice to shut up
7 Important Creative Thinking Skills ndash The title tells it all
When Should You Give Up On An Idea ndash Ideas take a long time to spread So how do you know when
to move on
Super 8 Lessons On How To Be More Creative From Spielberg - Here are 8 creative lessons from the
guys behind the film Super 8
How Trends And Creativity Become Contagious ndash This short documentary explores how trends and
creativity become contagious in music and fashion
The Idiotrsquos Guide To Setting Up An Innovation Task Force ndash Innovation task forces often die an
unpleasant death Here are some guidelines to help yours avoid its demise
Stop Working Overtime To Be More Creative ndash Working nonstop all day doesnrsquot lend itself to thinking
of new and better ways to get the job done
How Mobile Devices Rob You Of Creativity - The thing about mobile devices is the promise that yoursquoll
never be bored again ndash and that is the problem
29 Ways To Stay Creative ndash The title says it all
Creative Resources ndash Creative comes from the Latin ldquoto producerdquo so creativity is about producing
something new Here are some resources to help you produce
How Talent Develops ndash Talent is made not born
Mindful Musicianship ndash Mindful practice breeds excellence mindless practice cultivates mediocrity
20 More Clever Guerrilla Ads ndash Bored Panda has handpicked another collection of guerrilla marketing
examples Which is your favorite
Three Ways To Jumpstart Your Creativity - Instead of fighting to get water from a well thatrsquos run dry
try these simple techniques that will help you regain your focus and release your creative energy
The Top 6 Predictors Of Creative Performance ndash Most companies donrsquot use any method for assessing
creativity despite claiming it to be a critical competency for staff to possess But there are ways to
predict it
Marketers Itrsquos Time To Reinvent Creativity ndash The fact is the future of marketingrsquos probably not going
to be the past of marketing just bigger faster noisier
8 Steps To Take When Your Creative Muse Abandons You ndash Step 1 donrsquot get down on yourself
40 More Clever Logos With Hidden Symbolism ndash What do you think of these logos
Finding Creativity On IQ Tests - One of the main arguments made against the use of IQ tests is that
they donrsquot measure creativity But is this true
Managing Time Schedule Can Add Value To Creativity - To maximize growth you need an awareness
of the ldquoassassins of creativityrdquo that keep us from tapping our potential
12 Ways To Add Creativity To Your Photography - Here are twelve fun in-camera hacks to experiment
with to get more abstract and artistic shots
10 More Ways To Be Creative Like A Kid ndash Kids are naturally creative because they donrsquot yet have the
adult filter Go back to your childhood in order to tap that creativity
Ideas ndash How To Get More Of The Good Ones ndash Ideas are the result of the need to find a necessary
solution to a problem it is just lots of hard work experimentation failure and a leap of faith
Nurturing A Culture Of Creativity ndash Making entrepreneurial culture thrive in an abandoned warehouse
The Eight Pillars Of Innovation ndash In a world where the miraculous very quickly becomes common-
place how can a company especially one as big as Google maintain a spirit of innovation year after
year
5 Essential Money Skills For Creatives ndash Want to know how to earn a good living from your creativity
without selling out Here you go
Where Do Good Ideas Come From - Steven Johnson gives us a historical perspective on innovation
throughout human civilization in this animation drawn from his latest book
The Science Of Serendipity - As disruptive technologies and business models challenge established
companies and even jeopardize industries innovation has shifted from a competitive advantage to a
competitive imperative
10 Creativity Killers ndash Here is the list of 10 creativity killers and solutions on how to combat them and
beat the killers with a stick so you can keep progressing and moving forward in your freelance career
15 Beautiful amp Creative QR Codes - Thanks to a 30 tolerance in QR c ode readability you can have
some real fun with clever designs
Fantasy In Blue ndash Some very cool music just made for creative thinking Check it out in this Youtube
video
20 Awesome Billboards ndash Here are some very cool and creative billboards
A 12-Step Guide To Fostering Your Creativity ndash How to be creative on demand
Does Creativity Require Freedom Or Constraint ndash Freedom is often associated with creativity yet
recent work in the decision making literature suggests that too much freedom can be paralyzing when
it provides too many choices
5 Ways To Maximize Your Cognitive Potential ndash There are five primary elements involved in
increasing your fluid intelligence or cognitive ability and you can learn how to use them
The Cascade Of Creativity ndash Breaking a task down into component parts makes it manageable and
encourages new thinking
Reaching Your Superconscious With Help From Da Vinci ndash Da Vinci used a technique called
streamwriting for harnessing his superconscious and for examining his own thoughts from a different
perspective
You Have Amazing Powers Of Creativity - The human brainrsquos ability to create all-new images is
amazing and this creative power is a normal part of every human brain
How To Be A Faster Writer - Itrsquos no secret that writing is hardhellipbut why canrsquot you be one of those
special few for whom it comes easily A little training and you too can join the speedy writers
5 Rules For A Creative Culture ndash Rule 1 ndash avoid rules
Ideas Perhaps The Last Inexhaustible Commodity - The story of development is the story of
identifying and exploiting seemingly inexhaustible commodities We are still shifting to discover the
next inexhaustible commodity even though it is right in front of us
Ways To Keep Innovation Alive In Your Organization - When your company has an existing proven
method of conducting business it can be a struggle to keep innovation alive
How Good Stress Breeds Creativity ndash Those of us in the trenches know a little ldquogood stressrdquo can
actually help boost creativity and innovation
Failing To Innovate While Surrounded By Ideas - We have an inexhaustible source of creativity ideas
and innovation which if applied correctly can create solutions to many challenges
How To Thrive In A World Of Elusive Creativity - Very few companies actually know how to develop
retain and unleash creativity to drive their business
Idea A Day ndash You never know what idea will pop up here For instance encourage more men to visit
the dentist by opening topless clinics
Creativity Brain Games ndash Games questions and challenges to improve creative thinking
20 Points ndash A 20-point checklist developed by Wen Winger to help you solve problems
Heads Up - New ideas from all areas of human endeavor to get your little gray cells jumping
Lingzini ndash The online naming application to help you develop product and service names
Creativity Not As Well Received As We Think - Using creativity to solve problems is usually
encouraged and championed as companiesrsquo secret to success But researchers have questioned whether
people actually welcome creative tastes with open arms
How Important Is Creative Learning In Early Education - Children exposed to creative learning in
Early Years Education are the key to a prosperous modern economy according to a new collection
published by the think tank Demos
How To Tap Employee Ideas - Seven experts in tapping employee creativity share these tips to get the
best ideas from all parts of the company
Dilbert On Creativity ndash Are you creative Better think about it twice
Whatrsquos The Alternative - How to generate alternative solutions when faced with a problem
To Cultivate Innovation Work Like An Artist - How do we put ourselves in a frame of mind where we
can receive inspiration when it comes to us Think like an artist
Writerrsquos Block How To Break Through ndash Sometimes to break writerrsquos block you need to start at the
end and not the beginning
The Creative Power Of Thinking Outside Yourself ndash New research shows that we can think of more
creative ideas for other people than for ourselves
23 Reasons Why Brainstorming Fizzles- How many times have you participated in a brainstorming
session only to be underwhelmed by the utter lack of follow up Unfortunately in most businesses
this is often the norm
Why Visualizing Creativity Is The Road To Marketing Success ndash Spontaneity and expression that are
the hallmarks of inspiration and the creative mind can sometimes conflict with business environments
that look for understanding deliverables and accountability meaning that the time spent on
brainstorming ideas and gathering inspiration is limited
Getting Started - Whether we plan to create a performance composition essay or mousetrap we
have to launch our project and work on it regularly
Need A Brilliant Idea Steal It - When you can borrow and build off of ideas from other entrepreneurs
and companies do it
Diversifying Your Creative Work ndash What do you do when your primary creative endeavor does not
support you enough emotionally or financially
60 Examples Of Creative Typography ndash Type can be used very effectively as a design element
How Do You Measure The Value Of Creativity In A Brand ndash Brands are actually valuable business
assets and should be treated with care creativity and innovation
Better Brainstorming - How do you lead a brainstorming meeting First forget about the box that
according to generally accepted brainstorming practices yoursquore supposed to be thinking outside of
The Rise Of Corporate Artistry ndash (video) Hilary Austen the author of ldquoArtistry Unleashedrdquo and Amy
Cappellazzo Chairman of Postwar and Comtemporary Development for Christiersquos International
discusses what organisations can learn from the arts to foster creativity and peak performance
Why Plants On Your Desk Boost Creativity ndash It turns out that plants and trees have a very powerful
impact on human creativity
The Complexity Of Creative People ndash Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives and if we
reflect a bit we find that most things that are interesting and important to us are the result of
creativity
Improving Your Creativity - Some people in this world are seen as naturally creative and great
innovators who are constantly bursting with ideas which they put into practice So what are the rest
of us to do
9 Steps For Creative Problem Solving ndash [Infographic] In business the process of generating and
commercializing a good idea has been honed by creative industries for more than a hundred years This
infographic presents nine major steps toward creative problem solving for new product development
17 Resources To Awaken Your Right Brain ndash For all those looking to be more right brained here are
17 resources to help
The Creative Discipline - Creativity is less an art than a disciplinendashand surprisingly practical and
accessible
How To Train The Aging Brain ndash Can an old brain learn and then remember what it learns Put
another way is this a brain that should be in school
Are Introverts Better At Fostering Innovation - Introverts tend to be responsive rather than reactive
avoiding costly mistakes and giving employees the confidence they need to be creative
5 Ways To Kill A Brainstorming Session - As brainstorming has become customary has it also lost its
sparkle and value for your company Herersquos where you may have gone wrong and what to avoid in
the future
7 Types Of Creative Block amp What To Do About Them - When you rely on your creativity to pay the
bills and build your reputation you canrsquot afford to be short of ideas or the energy to put them into
action
A Message To Those Who Believe They Are Not Creative - Saying you arenrsquot creative is like saying
you arenrsquot human Sorry to blow your cover but yoursquore hiding something great about yourself
Marissa Mayer Idea Connector - Companies need formalized processes for people with ideas to get to
people with the influence to move on them Google VP Marissa Mayer discusses her role as Idea
Connector at Google
How To Innovate More ndash Like the old joke about how you get to Carnegie Hall practice practice
practice
6 Ways Social Networks Can Boost Creativity - There are six important things to look for when
evaluating a new social network for its creative thinking potential
Why Education Without Creativity Isnrsquot Enough ndash To compete long term the US needs more
brainstorming not memorization more individuality not standardization
Mashup Culture Gets Innovative - Sometimes innovation is as simple as turning a ketchup bottle upside
down But what about putting bug repellent in clothing or carbonation in milk Itrsquos convergence culture
gone wild
The Six DNA Strands of Innovation Leaders ndash The traits of innovation leaders can be acquired none
were born exceptional innovation leaders rather many have adjusted their skills communication
styles work disciplines and cognitive capacity to get to where they are today
Creativity Apps For iPad ndash The iTunes store is crammed with apps Here is a list of some very good
ones to help boost your creativity
20 Ways To Encourage Creativity In Children - If you want to encourage children to use their
imaginations to not be afraid of a blank page to think for themselves and to try new things give this
list a look Some of the activities are for older children who already can read
Solving Problems The Soviet Way ndash TRIZ was developed in the Soviet Union over 2 decades by a man
named Genrich Altshuller who studied 40000+ patents in order to reveal how invention runs in
patterns It teaches you to look at problems in a different way
The Answer Is In Your Dreams - By thinking about specific dilemmas before bed we can increase our
chances that we will dream a solution
17 Ways To Be More Right Brained - For all those who feel stuck in the left-side of their brain and
who desperately want to create something and begin to awaken their right-brain hemisphere here are
17 resourcesndashsome free some notndashthat will help get you started
Post-it Brainstorming - Using the power of Post-it Notes and brainstorming
Focused Daydreaming - Imagine going into a meeting with the Board of Directors and suggesting that
employees should spend some of their time in work daydreaming How would they react
Brainwriting - Enter the brainwriting technique ndash an idea-generating process that enables EVERYONE in
the group to participate in a nonthreatening way
11 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Innovation - An innovation that revolutionizes your life
is the dream of every entrepreneur But that dream may die hard if you donrsquot have the right
expectations
The 7 Deadly Sins That Prevent Creative Thinking - The seven most common reasons why people are
not creative thinkers
Cool Gadgets For Creative Offices - Each designer or agency office should be filled with creative and
innovative gadgets that surprise our clients and stimulate the imagination
Clorox Involves Fans In Innovation- Clorox is doing some exciting things in community management
Its latest initiative is designed to get fans customers and professionals to submit ideas to build new
and better products
10 Innovation Myths ndash Josh Suskewicz and Scott Anthony have come up with the 10 innovation myths
they encounter most often in the field
16 Creative Ways To Make Your Facebook Timeline Cover Photo - When Timeline is rolled out your
personal profile will be organized in reverse chronological order as a ldquotimelinerdquo of your life like an
online scrapbook
The Beatles Lessons in Business Innovation - What can we learn from the Beatles about Creativity
and Innovation in Business
How To Think Creatively - The first key to intentionally nurturing our creativity is to understand how
it works
Need To Create Get A Constraint - One of the many paradoxes of human creativity is that it seems to
benefit from constraints and restrictions
Thinking Like Leonardo da Vinci - ldquoSimplicity is the ultimate sophisticationrdquo ndash Leonardo da Vinci
Can Business Be As Creative As The Arts - There are several ways you could make a case for business
as a genuinely creative field Letrsquos explore them
Putting Your Imagination To Work - Here are some terrific examples of connecting diverse stimuli to
generate new ideas
Creativity Rated 1 Trait In IBM Poll - Creativity is now considered the most important leadership
quality for success in business outweighing even integrity and global thinking according to a much-
referenced recent study by IBM
Difference Between Artistic and Creative Ability ndash Sometimes we confuse artistic ability with
creativity If I canrsquot paint or draw Irdquom not creative Not true
Creative Problem-Solving - We often approach challenges without considering what mode of thinking
wersquore utilizing to solve them As a result we tend to limit the range of possible solutions wersquore able to
generate
How You Feel Affects What You Create - Our feelings and our state of being goes into nearly
everything we do How you feel is represented in nearly everything you do and create
Go With The Flow - Flow- the mental state of being completely present and fully immersed in a task-
is a strong contributor to creativity
Your Creative Genius Mindset - Creativity allows us to think outside of the box around the box and
through the box in an imaginative and free flowing manner
8 Counter-Intuitive Ways To Improve Your Well-Being amp Creativity ndash To help you break the busy-ness
cycle and work happier wersquove rounded up a handful of counter-intuitive ways to tweak your habits and
your mindset
29 Ways To Stay More Creative ndash Make lists carry a notebook everywhere and 27 more
9 Types Of Brainfood For Writers ndash Did you know that some foods can support brain functionmdashand
maybe even make you a better writer
Smile They Canrsquot Commoditize Creativity ndash Both Britain and America have forgotten that creativity is
a core strength and a reason to be not just proud but extremely optimistic also
8 Quick Truths About Creativity - Great artists inspire you to your own greatness and other truths
Creative People More Likely To Cheat - Is there a link between creativity and dishonesty According
to a new study there is
Creative Exercise - If you want to be creative yoursquore going to have to take a risk and likely do
something that scares or intimidates you
The Secret Of Great Creative People - If you want to be creative you must be curious about the world
around you
One Fact That Can Change Your Life ndash (Video) Consider this one fact about life Steve Jobs gave in an
interview years and years ago
Start Thinking Like A Reality TV Star ndash Reality shows offer us many parallels into the world of
innovation
5 Free Tools For Quick Online Brainstorming - The five services mentioned in this article are free and
donrsquot require users to register
Want A Creative Boost- Whenever yoursquore feeling like you shouldnrsquot stop working stop Stopping
when yoursquore feeling in the prime of a work of art or a project can do a lot of good things for both you
and the work
How To Be Creative While Following The Rules - Knowing your constraints can help with your
creativity
Learn From 10 Creative Business People - Here are 10 bold thinkers who tell us how they use
creativity at work and the lessons they learned along the way
5 Tools For Innovation -Startups are supposed to be innovative mdash but they can get as bogged down in
the details as any big company Here are five ways to keep the innovative spark alive
The Rules Of A Creatorrsquos Life ndash 1 is do more than you are told to do
6 Steps To Building Creative Endurance ndash Just as an athlete quickly loses fitness without training so
your creative stamina will fade away if you donrsquot work at maintaining it ndash every week if not every day
December Brainstorm ndash What did daVinci and Edison have that we donrsquot have
What Is A Problem ndash Donrsquot fear ldquoproblemsrdquo
When It Comes To Ideas Teams Win - In an office where innovation and creativity thrive convincing
employees that teamwork can help build up their ideas ndash rather than stifle them ndash is critical
Mind Games amp The Human Brain ndash Mind games may come across as silly diversions from boredom or
against waning social interactions but they are so much more than that
15 Scientific Facts About Creativity ndash Although creativity keeps human society flourishing science
honestly offers few answers to how the intricate infinitely complex concept actually works
Tips To Stimulate Childrenrsquos Creativity - Creativity is the greatest human potential and we need to
work together to develop childrenrsquos creativity start from home
Ads That Win Creative Awards Sell More Product - Ads that win creative awards are 11 times more
efficient at selling stuff than other ads
Harness The Power Of Focus ndash Success is not determined by IQ or creative talent but by concentrated
effort
Weird Ideas That Boost Creativity ndash What is right for routine work is not right for work requiring
creativity
The Sound Of One Hand Clapping ndash If you always think what you have always thought then you will
always do what you have always done and you will always get what you have always gotten
What Bill Gates Could Learn From Chris Rock ndash Our schools neglect the development of the types of
skills that actually lead to discovery creativity and innovation
12 Sparks For Personal Creativity - Do you find your creativity at a lull and needing a jolt at times
For extra spark gain insights from leaders and designers to jump-start your creativity
The Gipperrsquos Guide To Innovation ndash How to tear down the walls to innovation inside your organization
Why Curiosity Is Your Best Guide To A Remarkable Future ndash Have you ever wondered what to do with
your life Get curious to find your sense of purpose
The Apology Approach To Innovation - Silicon Valley is renowned for its culture of innovation There a
common renegade approach is to send products out into the world while theyrsquore still half-baked in
the belief that itrsquos better to improve them based on real-world use rather than trying to perfect them
behind closed doors
Creativity The Number 1 Skill For The 21st Century - A raft of recent research studies demonstrates
that creativity is vital from the shopfloor to the boardroom and at the level of the individual to the
organization as a whole
How To Steal Like An Artist ndash Advice from an artist learn to steal with style
Why Innovators Need To Think Not Blink ndash What really matters in determining success of the
innovation effort is not so much intuition skills but rather having a more systematic approachndash
something that resembles classic critical thinking skills
The Eight Emotional Barriers To Creativity - While there are skills that you can learn and employ to
become better at various parts of the creative process there are some barriers that arenrsquot really about
skill building at all
Three Steps To Innovative Business Ideas When Yoursquore Very Experienced - After achieving some
seniority could it be that you are becoming the NO in innovation
Are You A Creative Warrior - There are four basic personality types necessary to create and
implement a new idea The Artist the Judge the Warrior and the Accountant
When It Comes To Innovation Your Company Isnrsquot Apple - Innovation often fails because companies
try to emulate successful companies in industries
11 Personal Innovation Tune-Ups ndash Need to enhance your personal innovation perspective Here you
go
What Coffee Bleach amp Bondi Blue Can Teach Us About Innovation ndash So you believe silicon chips are
superior to potato chips Well then you need a change of innovation attitude
51 Reasons Why You Are A Creative ndash You say you arenrsquot a creative We think otherwise
Crafting A Creative Life Is A Challenge - Crafting a creative life requires work And patience And
skill And a whole lotta self-love and world-love and imagination
Innovating With Price ndash Boring pricing and radical innovation donrsquot seem t go together But pricing can
be a powerful tool to help you maximize profits
Three Reasons You Should Treat Creativity Like A Game - The key to creativity is replacing linear
thinking with a more organic framework mdash the circle of the playground
The Back Of The Napkin ndash (Video) In his book The Back Of The Napkin author Dan Roam asserts that
that everyone is born with a talent for visual thinking but that we mdash especially in the business world mdash
are never encouraged to develop it
One Line Tips To Stay Creative ndash This list of one-liners is worth keeping in your back pocket for the
next time you feel run down or yoursquore suffering writerrsquos block
Top 10 Ways To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing - The headline says it all
Education amp Creativity - Does school kill creativity Letrsquos examine that premise
Ideas amp Trust To Experimentation - Trust moves in all directions and allows us to experiment without
fear
Four Tips For Developing Engaging Story Ideas - Here are four paths to develop creative and engaging
content ideas for your magazine or website
201 Ways To Arouse Your Creativity ndash Different things spark creativity in different people There is
probably something in this list that will spark yours
How Power Influences Creativity - Powerful people process information more abstractly and flexibly
are less influenced by situational cues take more risks act more swiftly when facing a challenging
obstacle behave more in a goal-consistent manner and are more approach-oriented
The Wise Open Mind - The greatest singers dancers painters writers and filmmakers recognize that
the most original and even transformative ideas actually come from the core of our being which is
accessed through an ldquoopen-mind consciousnessrdquo
Innovation Tips From Architects ndash Architects sketch or create physical or computer models to bring
their ideas to life What can we learn from this approach
Creatives You Should Know ndash Meet some creative folks profiled by Adweekrsquos Creativity Magazine
No Negativity ndash There are few rules when it comes to creativity but when brainstorming one rule
rules no negativity
The Best Lesson For Kids Teach Them Imagination - The growing consensus is that we need to shift
schools toward to fostering creativity and conceptual thinking abilities
Does Everyone Need To Be Creative ndash If you are happy just taking orders and not contributing ideas
should we foist creativity on you
Creativity And Innovation Definitions ndash In a world where so many forces seem hell bent on stifling
creativity and innovation complex and rigid definitions of these terms seem more likely to contribute
to stifling than instigating them
Innovation Big Vs Small Companies - Anyone who has worked for both a large corporation and a
small entrepreneurial company can talk endlessly about the differences in the two cultures and
mindsets
10 More Ways to Be Creative Like A Kid ndash A list ndash spawned by kids ndash of ways to be creative
A 12-Step Guide To Fostering Creativity - One skill that every designer must learn mdash and quickly mdash is
how to be creative on-demand
The Link Between Creativity amp Eccentricity - Research has corroborated the connection between
creativity and eccentricity And it starts interestingly enough with schizotypal personality
Conan OrsquoBrienrsquos Guide To Creativity ndash One key is to prepare like crazy so you can wing it
Innovating When Personal Creativity Is Uncomfortable - Is your mission to make everybody
comfortable with their personal creativity Is this even possible
63 Brilliant Examples Of Packaging ndash We love the Panasonic earbuds Which one do you like best
The Big Idea Myth ndash Ever heard of David Hilbert He and Albert Einstein had the same idea
Meditation Mental Habits And Creativity - We have to be careful not to think that meditation is about
getting rid of thoughts On the contrary I would say that meditation helps us to creatively engage with
our thoughts and not fixate on them
SCAMPER Your Way To Innovation - The SCAMPER technique can take you right back to the limitless
creativity you had in Kindergarten This structured approach has you start with a concept and then try
out different variations on the theme
Brain Differences amp Creativity - There are a number of intriguing examples of notable creative ability
and expression related to changes in brain structure and function from disease stroke injury
developmental disability or other conditions
4 Steps To Design Inspired Innovation - Nicole Chen sketches out the top four values that business
leaders should adopt from design thinking
Why Man Creates ndash (Video) This animated documentary film created by Saul Bass the iconic graphic
designer won the Academy Award for Documentary Short Subject in 1968
Donrsquot Ideate Faster Ideate Differently ndash To be more successful at getting ideas from employees
organizations need to change their modus operandi
5 Ideas To Make Ideas Take Flight - For those of us who are working with clients we have to generate
ideas for our clients and we want our clients to team up with us and trust in those ideas How do we
make that happen
Can Creativity Be Taught ndash Creativity is dynamic unpredictable flexible and always changing so
should be the methods in which we can help ourselves and others to unleash their natural creativity
5 Creativity Exercises To Find Your Passion - For todayrsquos aspiring entrepreneur exploring avenues of
creativity to find your passion is likely the quickest route to increase your chances of launching a
successful business
Paper Toys ndash As the name implies this site provides you with directions for making toys out of paper
Thomas Edison ndash Edison was one of the most successful inventors of all times This very cool site puts
his achievements into context
Curiousity Shoppe ndash Crafts kits and curiousities for the creatively inclined
Scirus ndash The most comprehensive scientific research tool on the web With over 410 million scientific
items indexed at last count it allows researchers to search for not only journal content but also
scientistsrsquo homepages courseware pre-print server material patents and institutional repository and
website information
Is Creativity A Bad Trait For A Senior Leader - A recent study warns leaders not to be too creative
Unless you have plenty of charisma to complement your creativity thinking outside the box could keep
you out of top management
How To Sharpen Your Ninja Memory Skills ndash Ninjas being spies had to remember a lot of information
without committing it to paper Here is how they did it
Banish Judgment Boost Creativity - Your voice of judgment is getting in the way of your creativity
Some tips on how to get that voice to shut up
7 Important Creative Thinking Skills ndash The title tells it all
When Should You Give Up On An Idea ndash Ideas take a long time to spread So how do you know when
to move on
Super 8 Lessons On How To Be More Creative From Spielberg - Here are 8 creative lessons from the
guys behind the film Super 8
How Trends And Creativity Become Contagious ndash This short documentary explores how trends and
creativity become contagious in music and fashion
The Idiotrsquos Guide To Setting Up An Innovation Task Force ndash Innovation task forces often die an
unpleasant death Here are some guidelines to help yours avoid its demise
Stop Working Overtime To Be More Creative ndash Working nonstop all day doesnrsquot lend itself to thinking
of new and better ways to get the job done
How Mobile Devices Rob You Of Creativity - The thing about mobile devices is the promise that yoursquoll
never be bored again ndash and that is the problem
29 Ways To Stay Creative ndash The title says it all
Creative Resources ndash Creative comes from the Latin ldquoto producerdquo so creativity is about producing
something new Here are some resources to help you produce
How Talent Develops ndash Talent is made not born
Mindful Musicianship ndash Mindful practice breeds excellence mindless practice cultivates mediocrity
20 More Clever Guerrilla Ads ndash Bored Panda has handpicked another collection of guerrilla marketing
examples Which is your favorite
Three Ways To Jumpstart Your Creativity - Instead of fighting to get water from a well thatrsquos run dry
try these simple techniques that will help you regain your focus and release your creative energy
The Top 6 Predictors Of Creative Performance ndash Most companies donrsquot use any method for assessing
creativity despite claiming it to be a critical competency for staff to possess But there are ways to
predict it
Marketers Itrsquos Time To Reinvent Creativity ndash The fact is the future of marketingrsquos probably not going
to be the past of marketing just bigger faster noisier
8 Steps To Take When Your Creative Muse Abandons You ndash Step 1 donrsquot get down on yourself
40 More Clever Logos With Hidden Symbolism ndash What do you think of these logos
Finding Creativity On IQ Tests - One of the main arguments made against the use of IQ tests is that
they donrsquot measure creativity But is this true
Managing Time Schedule Can Add Value To Creativity - To maximize growth you need an awareness
of the ldquoassassins of creativityrdquo that keep us from tapping our potential
12 Ways To Add Creativity To Your Photography - Here are twelve fun in-camera hacks to experiment
with to get more abstract and artistic shots
10 More Ways To Be Creative Like A Kid ndash Kids are naturally creative because they donrsquot yet have the
adult filter Go back to your childhood in order to tap that creativity
Ideas ndash How To Get More Of The Good Ones ndash Ideas are the result of the need to find a necessary
solution to a problem it is just lots of hard work experimentation failure and a leap of faith
Nurturing A Culture Of Creativity ndash Making entrepreneurial culture thrive in an abandoned warehouse
The Eight Pillars Of Innovation ndash In a world where the miraculous very quickly becomes common-
place how can a company especially one as big as Google maintain a spirit of innovation year after
year
5 Essential Money Skills For Creatives ndash Want to know how to earn a good living from your creativity
without selling out Here you go
Where Do Good Ideas Come From - Steven Johnson gives us a historical perspective on innovation
throughout human civilization in this animation drawn from his latest book
The Science Of Serendipity - As disruptive technologies and business models challenge established
companies and even jeopardize industries innovation has shifted from a competitive advantage to a
competitive imperative
10 Creativity Killers ndash Here is the list of 10 creativity killers and solutions on how to combat them and
beat the killers with a stick so you can keep progressing and moving forward in your freelance career
15 Beautiful amp Creative QR Codes - Thanks to a 30 tolerance in QR c ode readability you can have
some real fun with clever designs
Fantasy In Blue ndash Some very cool music just made for creative thinking Check it out in this Youtube
video
20 Awesome Billboards ndash Here are some very cool and creative billboards
A 12-Step Guide To Fostering Your Creativity ndash How to be creative on demand
Does Creativity Require Freedom Or Constraint ndash Freedom is often associated with creativity yet
recent work in the decision making literature suggests that too much freedom can be paralyzing when
it provides too many choices
5 Ways To Maximize Your Cognitive Potential ndash There are five primary elements involved in
increasing your fluid intelligence or cognitive ability and you can learn how to use them
The Cascade Of Creativity ndash Breaking a task down into component parts makes it manageable and
encourages new thinking
Reaching Your Superconscious With Help From Da Vinci ndash Da Vinci used a technique called
streamwriting for harnessing his superconscious and for examining his own thoughts from a different
perspective
You Have Amazing Powers Of Creativity - The human brainrsquos ability to create all-new images is
amazing and this creative power is a normal part of every human brain
How To Be A Faster Writer - Itrsquos no secret that writing is hardhellipbut why canrsquot you be one of those
special few for whom it comes easily A little training and you too can join the speedy writers
5 Rules For A Creative Culture ndash Rule 1 ndash avoid rules
Ideas Perhaps The Last Inexhaustible Commodity - The story of development is the story of
identifying and exploiting seemingly inexhaustible commodities We are still shifting to discover the
next inexhaustible commodity even though it is right in front of us
Ways To Keep Innovation Alive In Your Organization - When your company has an existing proven
method of conducting business it can be a struggle to keep innovation alive
How Good Stress Breeds Creativity ndash Those of us in the trenches know a little ldquogood stressrdquo can
actually help boost creativity and innovation
Failing To Innovate While Surrounded By Ideas - We have an inexhaustible source of creativity ideas
and innovation which if applied correctly can create solutions to many challenges
How To Thrive In A World Of Elusive Creativity - Very few companies actually know how to develop
retain and unleash creativity to drive their business
Idea A Day ndash You never know what idea will pop up here For instance encourage more men to visit
the dentist by opening topless clinics
Creativity Brain Games ndash Games questions and challenges to improve creative thinking
20 Points ndash A 20-point checklist developed by Wen Winger to help you solve problems
Heads Up - New ideas from all areas of human endeavor to get your little gray cells jumping
Lingzini ndash The online naming application to help you develop product and service names
Creativity Not As Well Received As We Think - Using creativity to solve problems is usually
encouraged and championed as companiesrsquo secret to success But researchers have questioned whether
people actually welcome creative tastes with open arms
How Important Is Creative Learning In Early Education - Children exposed to creative learning in
Early Years Education are the key to a prosperous modern economy according to a new collection
published by the think tank Demos
How To Tap Employee Ideas - Seven experts in tapping employee creativity share these tips to get the
best ideas from all parts of the company
Dilbert On Creativity ndash Are you creative Better think about it twice
Whatrsquos The Alternative - How to generate alternative solutions when faced with a problem
To Cultivate Innovation Work Like An Artist - How do we put ourselves in a frame of mind where we
can receive inspiration when it comes to us Think like an artist
Writerrsquos Block How To Break Through ndash Sometimes to break writerrsquos block you need to start at the
end and not the beginning
The Creative Power Of Thinking Outside Yourself ndash New research shows that we can think of more
creative ideas for other people than for ourselves
23 Reasons Why Brainstorming Fizzles- How many times have you participated in a brainstorming
session only to be underwhelmed by the utter lack of follow up Unfortunately in most businesses
this is often the norm
Why Visualizing Creativity Is The Road To Marketing Success ndash Spontaneity and expression that are
the hallmarks of inspiration and the creative mind can sometimes conflict with business environments
that look for understanding deliverables and accountability meaning that the time spent on
brainstorming ideas and gathering inspiration is limited
Getting Started - Whether we plan to create a performance composition essay or mousetrap we
have to launch our project and work on it regularly
Need A Brilliant Idea Steal It - When you can borrow and build off of ideas from other entrepreneurs
and companies do it
Diversifying Your Creative Work ndash What do you do when your primary creative endeavor does not
support you enough emotionally or financially
60 Examples Of Creative Typography ndash Type can be used very effectively as a design element
How Do You Measure The Value Of Creativity In A Brand ndash Brands are actually valuable business
assets and should be treated with care creativity and innovation
Better Brainstorming - How do you lead a brainstorming meeting First forget about the box that
according to generally accepted brainstorming practices yoursquore supposed to be thinking outside of
The Rise Of Corporate Artistry ndash (video) Hilary Austen the author of ldquoArtistry Unleashedrdquo and Amy
Cappellazzo Chairman of Postwar and Comtemporary Development for Christiersquos International
discusses what organisations can learn from the arts to foster creativity and peak performance
Why Plants On Your Desk Boost Creativity ndash It turns out that plants and trees have a very powerful
impact on human creativity
The Complexity Of Creative People ndash Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives and if we
reflect a bit we find that most things that are interesting and important to us are the result of
creativity
Improving Your Creativity - Some people in this world are seen as naturally creative and great
innovators who are constantly bursting with ideas which they put into practice So what are the rest
of us to do
9 Steps For Creative Problem Solving ndash [Infographic] In business the process of generating and
commercializing a good idea has been honed by creative industries for more than a hundred years This
infographic presents nine major steps toward creative problem solving for new product development
17 Resources To Awaken Your Right Brain ndash For all those looking to be more right brained here are
17 resources to help
The Creative Discipline - Creativity is less an art than a disciplinendashand surprisingly practical and
accessible
How To Train The Aging Brain ndash Can an old brain learn and then remember what it learns Put
another way is this a brain that should be in school
Are Introverts Better At Fostering Innovation - Introverts tend to be responsive rather than reactive
avoiding costly mistakes and giving employees the confidence they need to be creative
5 Ways To Kill A Brainstorming Session - As brainstorming has become customary has it also lost its
sparkle and value for your company Herersquos where you may have gone wrong and what to avoid in
the future
7 Types Of Creative Block amp What To Do About Them - When you rely on your creativity to pay the
bills and build your reputation you canrsquot afford to be short of ideas or the energy to put them into
action
A Message To Those Who Believe They Are Not Creative - Saying you arenrsquot creative is like saying
you arenrsquot human Sorry to blow your cover but yoursquore hiding something great about yourself
Marissa Mayer Idea Connector - Companies need formalized processes for people with ideas to get to
people with the influence to move on them Google VP Marissa Mayer discusses her role as Idea
Connector at Google
How To Innovate More ndash Like the old joke about how you get to Carnegie Hall practice practice
practice
6 Ways Social Networks Can Boost Creativity - There are six important things to look for when
evaluating a new social network for its creative thinking potential
Why Education Without Creativity Isnrsquot Enough ndash To compete long term the US needs more
brainstorming not memorization more individuality not standardization
Mashup Culture Gets Innovative - Sometimes innovation is as simple as turning a ketchup bottle upside
down But what about putting bug repellent in clothing or carbonation in milk Itrsquos convergence culture
gone wild
The Six DNA Strands of Innovation Leaders ndash The traits of innovation leaders can be acquired none
were born exceptional innovation leaders rather many have adjusted their skills communication
styles work disciplines and cognitive capacity to get to where they are today
Creativity Apps For iPad ndash The iTunes store is crammed with apps Here is a list of some very good
ones to help boost your creativity
20 Ways To Encourage Creativity In Children - If you want to encourage children to use their
imaginations to not be afraid of a blank page to think for themselves and to try new things give this
list a look Some of the activities are for older children who already can read
Solving Problems The Soviet Way ndash TRIZ was developed in the Soviet Union over 2 decades by a man
named Genrich Altshuller who studied 40000+ patents in order to reveal how invention runs in
patterns It teaches you to look at problems in a different way
The Answer Is In Your Dreams - By thinking about specific dilemmas before bed we can increase our
chances that we will dream a solution
17 Ways To Be More Right Brained - For all those who feel stuck in the left-side of their brain and
who desperately want to create something and begin to awaken their right-brain hemisphere here are
17 resourcesndashsome free some notndashthat will help get you started
Post-it Brainstorming - Using the power of Post-it Notes and brainstorming
Focused Daydreaming - Imagine going into a meeting with the Board of Directors and suggesting that
employees should spend some of their time in work daydreaming How would they react
Brainwriting - Enter the brainwriting technique ndash an idea-generating process that enables EVERYONE in
the group to participate in a nonthreatening way
11 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Innovation - An innovation that revolutionizes your life
is the dream of every entrepreneur But that dream may die hard if you donrsquot have the right
expectations
The 7 Deadly Sins That Prevent Creative Thinking - The seven most common reasons why people are
not creative thinkers
Cool Gadgets For Creative Offices - Each designer or agency office should be filled with creative and
innovative gadgets that surprise our clients and stimulate the imagination
Clorox Involves Fans In Innovation- Clorox is doing some exciting things in community management
Its latest initiative is designed to get fans customers and professionals to submit ideas to build new
and better products
10 Innovation Myths ndash Josh Suskewicz and Scott Anthony have come up with the 10 innovation myths
they encounter most often in the field
16 Creative Ways To Make Your Facebook Timeline Cover Photo - When Timeline is rolled out your
personal profile will be organized in reverse chronological order as a ldquotimelinerdquo of your life like an
online scrapbook
The Beatles Lessons in Business Innovation - What can we learn from the Beatles about Creativity
and Innovation in Business
How To Think Creatively - The first key to intentionally nurturing our creativity is to understand how
it works
Need To Create Get A Constraint - One of the many paradoxes of human creativity is that it seems to
benefit from constraints and restrictions
Thinking Like Leonardo da Vinci - ldquoSimplicity is the ultimate sophisticationrdquo ndash Leonardo da Vinci
Can Business Be As Creative As The Arts - There are several ways you could make a case for business
as a genuinely creative field Letrsquos explore them
Putting Your Imagination To Work - Here are some terrific examples of connecting diverse stimuli to
generate new ideas
Creativity Rated 1 Trait In IBM Poll - Creativity is now considered the most important leadership
quality for success in business outweighing even integrity and global thinking according to a much-
referenced recent study by IBM
Difference Between Artistic and Creative Ability ndash Sometimes we confuse artistic ability with
creativity If I canrsquot paint or draw Irdquom not creative Not true
Creative Problem-Solving - We often approach challenges without considering what mode of thinking
wersquore utilizing to solve them As a result we tend to limit the range of possible solutions wersquore able to
generate
How You Feel Affects What You Create - Our feelings and our state of being goes into nearly
everything we do How you feel is represented in nearly everything you do and create
Go With The Flow - Flow- the mental state of being completely present and fully immersed in a task-
is a strong contributor to creativity
Your Creative Genius Mindset - Creativity allows us to think outside of the box around the box and
through the box in an imaginative and free flowing manner
8 Counter-Intuitive Ways To Improve Your Well-Being amp Creativity ndash To help you break the busy-ness
cycle and work happier wersquove rounded up a handful of counter-intuitive ways to tweak your habits and
your mindset
29 Ways To Stay More Creative ndash Make lists carry a notebook everywhere and 27 more
9 Types Of Brainfood For Writers ndash Did you know that some foods can support brain functionmdashand
maybe even make you a better writer
Smile They Canrsquot Commoditize Creativity ndash Both Britain and America have forgotten that creativity is
a core strength and a reason to be not just proud but extremely optimistic also
8 Quick Truths About Creativity - Great artists inspire you to your own greatness and other truths
Creative People More Likely To Cheat - Is there a link between creativity and dishonesty According
to a new study there is
Creative Exercise - If you want to be creative yoursquore going to have to take a risk and likely do
something that scares or intimidates you
The Secret Of Great Creative People - If you want to be creative you must be curious about the world
around you
One Fact That Can Change Your Life ndash (Video) Consider this one fact about life Steve Jobs gave in an
interview years and years ago
Start Thinking Like A Reality TV Star ndash Reality shows offer us many parallels into the world of
innovation
5 Free Tools For Quick Online Brainstorming - The five services mentioned in this article are free and
donrsquot require users to register
Want A Creative Boost- Whenever yoursquore feeling like you shouldnrsquot stop working stop Stopping
when yoursquore feeling in the prime of a work of art or a project can do a lot of good things for both you
and the work
How To Be Creative While Following The Rules - Knowing your constraints can help with your
creativity
Learn From 10 Creative Business People - Here are 10 bold thinkers who tell us how they use
creativity at work and the lessons they learned along the way
5 Tools For Innovation -Startups are supposed to be innovative mdash but they can get as bogged down in
the details as any big company Here are five ways to keep the innovative spark alive
The Rules Of A Creatorrsquos Life ndash 1 is do more than you are told to do
6 Steps To Building Creative Endurance ndash Just as an athlete quickly loses fitness without training so
your creative stamina will fade away if you donrsquot work at maintaining it ndash every week if not every day
December Brainstorm ndash What did daVinci and Edison have that we donrsquot have
What Is A Problem ndash Donrsquot fear ldquoproblemsrdquo
When It Comes To Ideas Teams Win - In an office where innovation and creativity thrive convincing
employees that teamwork can help build up their ideas ndash rather than stifle them ndash is critical
Mind Games amp The Human Brain ndash Mind games may come across as silly diversions from boredom or
against waning social interactions but they are so much more than that
15 Scientific Facts About Creativity ndash Although creativity keeps human society flourishing science
honestly offers few answers to how the intricate infinitely complex concept actually works
Tips To Stimulate Childrenrsquos Creativity - Creativity is the greatest human potential and we need to
work together to develop childrenrsquos creativity start from home
Ads That Win Creative Awards Sell More Product - Ads that win creative awards are 11 times more
efficient at selling stuff than other ads
The Eight Emotional Barriers To Creativity - While there are skills that you can learn and employ to
become better at various parts of the creative process there are some barriers that arenrsquot really about
skill building at all
Three Steps To Innovative Business Ideas When Yoursquore Very Experienced - After achieving some
seniority could it be that you are becoming the NO in innovation
Are You A Creative Warrior - There are four basic personality types necessary to create and
implement a new idea The Artist the Judge the Warrior and the Accountant
When It Comes To Innovation Your Company Isnrsquot Apple - Innovation often fails because companies
try to emulate successful companies in industries
11 Personal Innovation Tune-Ups ndash Need to enhance your personal innovation perspective Here you
go
What Coffee Bleach amp Bondi Blue Can Teach Us About Innovation ndash So you believe silicon chips are
superior to potato chips Well then you need a change of innovation attitude
51 Reasons Why You Are A Creative ndash You say you arenrsquot a creative We think otherwise
Crafting A Creative Life Is A Challenge - Crafting a creative life requires work And patience And
skill And a whole lotta self-love and world-love and imagination
Innovating With Price ndash Boring pricing and radical innovation donrsquot seem t go together But pricing can
be a powerful tool to help you maximize profits
Three Reasons You Should Treat Creativity Like A Game - The key to creativity is replacing linear
thinking with a more organic framework mdash the circle of the playground
The Back Of The Napkin ndash (Video) In his book The Back Of The Napkin author Dan Roam asserts that
that everyone is born with a talent for visual thinking but that we mdash especially in the business world mdash
are never encouraged to develop it
One Line Tips To Stay Creative ndash This list of one-liners is worth keeping in your back pocket for the
next time you feel run down or yoursquore suffering writerrsquos block
Top 10 Ways To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing - The headline says it all
Education amp Creativity - Does school kill creativity Letrsquos examine that premise
Ideas amp Trust To Experimentation - Trust moves in all directions and allows us to experiment without
fear
Four Tips For Developing Engaging Story Ideas - Here are four paths to develop creative and engaging
content ideas for your magazine or website
201 Ways To Arouse Your Creativity ndash Different things spark creativity in different people There is
probably something in this list that will spark yours
How Power Influences Creativity - Powerful people process information more abstractly and flexibly
are less influenced by situational cues take more risks act more swiftly when facing a challenging
obstacle behave more in a goal-consistent manner and are more approach-oriented
The Wise Open Mind - The greatest singers dancers painters writers and filmmakers recognize that
the most original and even transformative ideas actually come from the core of our being which is
accessed through an ldquoopen-mind consciousnessrdquo
Innovation Tips From Architects ndash Architects sketch or create physical or computer models to bring
their ideas to life What can we learn from this approach
Creatives You Should Know ndash Meet some creative folks profiled by Adweekrsquos Creativity Magazine
No Negativity ndash There are few rules when it comes to creativity but when brainstorming one rule
rules no negativity
The Best Lesson For Kids Teach Them Imagination - The growing consensus is that we need to shift
schools toward to fostering creativity and conceptual thinking abilities
Does Everyone Need To Be Creative ndash If you are happy just taking orders and not contributing ideas
should we foist creativity on you
Creativity And Innovation Definitions ndash In a world where so many forces seem hell bent on stifling
creativity and innovation complex and rigid definitions of these terms seem more likely to contribute
to stifling than instigating them
Innovation Big Vs Small Companies - Anyone who has worked for both a large corporation and a
small entrepreneurial company can talk endlessly about the differences in the two cultures and
mindsets
10 More Ways to Be Creative Like A Kid ndash A list ndash spawned by kids ndash of ways to be creative
A 12-Step Guide To Fostering Creativity - One skill that every designer must learn mdash and quickly mdash is
how to be creative on-demand
The Link Between Creativity amp Eccentricity - Research has corroborated the connection between
creativity and eccentricity And it starts interestingly enough with schizotypal personality
Conan OrsquoBrienrsquos Guide To Creativity ndash One key is to prepare like crazy so you can wing it
Innovating When Personal Creativity Is Uncomfortable - Is your mission to make everybody
comfortable with their personal creativity Is this even possible
63 Brilliant Examples Of Packaging ndash We love the Panasonic earbuds Which one do you like best
The Big Idea Myth ndash Ever heard of David Hilbert He and Albert Einstein had the same idea
Meditation Mental Habits And Creativity - We have to be careful not to think that meditation is about
getting rid of thoughts On the contrary I would say that meditation helps us to creatively engage with
our thoughts and not fixate on them
SCAMPER Your Way To Innovation - The SCAMPER technique can take you right back to the limitless
creativity you had in Kindergarten This structured approach has you start with a concept and then try
out different variations on the theme
Brain Differences amp Creativity - There are a number of intriguing examples of notable creative ability
and expression related to changes in brain structure and function from disease stroke injury
developmental disability or other conditions
4 Steps To Design Inspired Innovation - Nicole Chen sketches out the top four values that business
leaders should adopt from design thinking
Why Man Creates ndash (Video) This animated documentary film created by Saul Bass the iconic graphic
designer won the Academy Award for Documentary Short Subject in 1968
Donrsquot Ideate Faster Ideate Differently ndash To be more successful at getting ideas from employees
organizations need to change their modus operandi
5 Ideas To Make Ideas Take Flight - For those of us who are working with clients we have to generate
ideas for our clients and we want our clients to team up with us and trust in those ideas How do we
make that happen
Can Creativity Be Taught ndash Creativity is dynamic unpredictable flexible and always changing so
should be the methods in which we can help ourselves and others to unleash their natural creativity
5 Creativity Exercises To Find Your Passion - For todayrsquos aspiring entrepreneur exploring avenues of
creativity to find your passion is likely the quickest route to increase your chances of launching a
successful business
Paper Toys ndash As the name implies this site provides you with directions for making toys out of paper
Thomas Edison ndash Edison was one of the most successful inventors of all times This very cool site puts
his achievements into context
Curiousity Shoppe ndash Crafts kits and curiousities for the creatively inclined
Scirus ndash The most comprehensive scientific research tool on the web With over 410 million scientific
items indexed at last count it allows researchers to search for not only journal content but also
scientistsrsquo homepages courseware pre-print server material patents and institutional repository and
website information
Is Creativity A Bad Trait For A Senior Leader - A recent study warns leaders not to be too creative
Unless you have plenty of charisma to complement your creativity thinking outside the box could keep
you out of top management
How To Sharpen Your Ninja Memory Skills ndash Ninjas being spies had to remember a lot of information
without committing it to paper Here is how they did it
Banish Judgment Boost Creativity - Your voice of judgment is getting in the way of your creativity
Some tips on how to get that voice to shut up
7 Important Creative Thinking Skills ndash The title tells it all
When Should You Give Up On An Idea ndash Ideas take a long time to spread So how do you know when
to move on
Super 8 Lessons On How To Be More Creative From Spielberg - Here are 8 creative lessons from the
guys behind the film Super 8
How Trends And Creativity Become Contagious ndash This short documentary explores how trends and
creativity become contagious in music and fashion
The Idiotrsquos Guide To Setting Up An Innovation Task Force ndash Innovation task forces often die an
unpleasant death Here are some guidelines to help yours avoid its demise
Stop Working Overtime To Be More Creative ndash Working nonstop all day doesnrsquot lend itself to thinking
of new and better ways to get the job done
How Mobile Devices Rob You Of Creativity - The thing about mobile devices is the promise that yoursquoll
never be bored again ndash and that is the problem
29 Ways To Stay Creative ndash The title says it all
Creative Resources ndash Creative comes from the Latin ldquoto producerdquo so creativity is about producing
something new Here are some resources to help you produce
How Talent Develops ndash Talent is made not born
Mindful Musicianship ndash Mindful practice breeds excellence mindless practice cultivates mediocrity
20 More Clever Guerrilla Ads ndash Bored Panda has handpicked another collection of guerrilla marketing
examples Which is your favorite
Three Ways To Jumpstart Your Creativity - Instead of fighting to get water from a well thatrsquos run dry
try these simple techniques that will help you regain your focus and release your creative energy
The Top 6 Predictors Of Creative Performance ndash Most companies donrsquot use any method for assessing
creativity despite claiming it to be a critical competency for staff to possess But there are ways to
predict it
Marketers Itrsquos Time To Reinvent Creativity ndash The fact is the future of marketingrsquos probably not going
to be the past of marketing just bigger faster noisier
8 Steps To Take When Your Creative Muse Abandons You ndash Step 1 donrsquot get down on yourself
40 More Clever Logos With Hidden Symbolism ndash What do you think of these logos
Finding Creativity On IQ Tests - One of the main arguments made against the use of IQ tests is that
they donrsquot measure creativity But is this true
Managing Time Schedule Can Add Value To Creativity - To maximize growth you need an awareness
of the ldquoassassins of creativityrdquo that keep us from tapping our potential
12 Ways To Add Creativity To Your Photography - Here are twelve fun in-camera hacks to experiment
with to get more abstract and artistic shots
10 More Ways To Be Creative Like A Kid ndash Kids are naturally creative because they donrsquot yet have the
adult filter Go back to your childhood in order to tap that creativity
Ideas ndash How To Get More Of The Good Ones ndash Ideas are the result of the need to find a necessary
solution to a problem it is just lots of hard work experimentation failure and a leap of faith
Nurturing A Culture Of Creativity ndash Making entrepreneurial culture thrive in an abandoned warehouse
The Eight Pillars Of Innovation ndash In a world where the miraculous very quickly becomes common-
place how can a company especially one as big as Google maintain a spirit of innovation year after
year
5 Essential Money Skills For Creatives ndash Want to know how to earn a good living from your creativity
without selling out Here you go
Where Do Good Ideas Come From - Steven Johnson gives us a historical perspective on innovation
throughout human civilization in this animation drawn from his latest book
The Science Of Serendipity - As disruptive technologies and business models challenge established
companies and even jeopardize industries innovation has shifted from a competitive advantage to a
competitive imperative
10 Creativity Killers ndash Here is the list of 10 creativity killers and solutions on how to combat them and
beat the killers with a stick so you can keep progressing and moving forward in your freelance career
15 Beautiful amp Creative QR Codes - Thanks to a 30 tolerance in QR c ode readability you can have
some real fun with clever designs
Fantasy In Blue ndash Some very cool music just made for creative thinking Check it out in this Youtube
video
20 Awesome Billboards ndash Here are some very cool and creative billboards
A 12-Step Guide To Fostering Your Creativity ndash How to be creative on demand
Does Creativity Require Freedom Or Constraint ndash Freedom is often associated with creativity yet
recent work in the decision making literature suggests that too much freedom can be paralyzing when
it provides too many choices
5 Ways To Maximize Your Cognitive Potential ndash There are five primary elements involved in
increasing your fluid intelligence or cognitive ability and you can learn how to use them
The Cascade Of Creativity ndash Breaking a task down into component parts makes it manageable and
encourages new thinking
Reaching Your Superconscious With Help From Da Vinci ndash Da Vinci used a technique called
streamwriting for harnessing his superconscious and for examining his own thoughts from a different
perspective
You Have Amazing Powers Of Creativity - The human brainrsquos ability to create all-new images is
amazing and this creative power is a normal part of every human brain
How To Be A Faster Writer - Itrsquos no secret that writing is hardhellipbut why canrsquot you be one of those
special few for whom it comes easily A little training and you too can join the speedy writers
5 Rules For A Creative Culture ndash Rule 1 ndash avoid rules
Ideas Perhaps The Last Inexhaustible Commodity - The story of development is the story of
identifying and exploiting seemingly inexhaustible commodities We are still shifting to discover the
next inexhaustible commodity even though it is right in front of us
Ways To Keep Innovation Alive In Your Organization - When your company has an existing proven
method of conducting business it can be a struggle to keep innovation alive
How Good Stress Breeds Creativity ndash Those of us in the trenches know a little ldquogood stressrdquo can
actually help boost creativity and innovation
Failing To Innovate While Surrounded By Ideas - We have an inexhaustible source of creativity ideas
and innovation which if applied correctly can create solutions to many challenges
How To Thrive In A World Of Elusive Creativity - Very few companies actually know how to develop
retain and unleash creativity to drive their business
Idea A Day ndash You never know what idea will pop up here For instance encourage more men to visit
the dentist by opening topless clinics
Creativity Brain Games ndash Games questions and challenges to improve creative thinking
20 Points ndash A 20-point checklist developed by Wen Winger to help you solve problems
Heads Up - New ideas from all areas of human endeavor to get your little gray cells jumping
Lingzini ndash The online naming application to help you develop product and service names
Creativity Not As Well Received As We Think - Using creativity to solve problems is usually
encouraged and championed as companiesrsquo secret to success But researchers have questioned whether
people actually welcome creative tastes with open arms
How Important Is Creative Learning In Early Education - Children exposed to creative learning in
Early Years Education are the key to a prosperous modern economy according to a new collection
published by the think tank Demos
How To Tap Employee Ideas - Seven experts in tapping employee creativity share these tips to get the
best ideas from all parts of the company
Dilbert On Creativity ndash Are you creative Better think about it twice
Whatrsquos The Alternative - How to generate alternative solutions when faced with a problem
To Cultivate Innovation Work Like An Artist - How do we put ourselves in a frame of mind where we
can receive inspiration when it comes to us Think like an artist
Writerrsquos Block How To Break Through ndash Sometimes to break writerrsquos block you need to start at the
end and not the beginning
The Creative Power Of Thinking Outside Yourself ndash New research shows that we can think of more
creative ideas for other people than for ourselves
23 Reasons Why Brainstorming Fizzles- How many times have you participated in a brainstorming
session only to be underwhelmed by the utter lack of follow up Unfortunately in most businesses
this is often the norm
Why Visualizing Creativity Is The Road To Marketing Success ndash Spontaneity and expression that are
the hallmarks of inspiration and the creative mind can sometimes conflict with business environments
that look for understanding deliverables and accountability meaning that the time spent on
brainstorming ideas and gathering inspiration is limited
Getting Started - Whether we plan to create a performance composition essay or mousetrap we
have to launch our project and work on it regularly
Need A Brilliant Idea Steal It - When you can borrow and build off of ideas from other entrepreneurs
and companies do it
Diversifying Your Creative Work ndash What do you do when your primary creative endeavor does not
support you enough emotionally or financially
60 Examples Of Creative Typography ndash Type can be used very effectively as a design element
How Do You Measure The Value Of Creativity In A Brand ndash Brands are actually valuable business
assets and should be treated with care creativity and innovation
Better Brainstorming - How do you lead a brainstorming meeting First forget about the box that
according to generally accepted brainstorming practices yoursquore supposed to be thinking outside of
The Rise Of Corporate Artistry ndash (video) Hilary Austen the author of ldquoArtistry Unleashedrdquo and Amy
Cappellazzo Chairman of Postwar and Comtemporary Development for Christiersquos International
discusses what organisations can learn from the arts to foster creativity and peak performance
Why Plants On Your Desk Boost Creativity ndash It turns out that plants and trees have a very powerful
impact on human creativity
The Complexity Of Creative People ndash Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives and if we
reflect a bit we find that most things that are interesting and important to us are the result of
creativity
Improving Your Creativity - Some people in this world are seen as naturally creative and great
innovators who are constantly bursting with ideas which they put into practice So what are the rest
of us to do
9 Steps For Creative Problem Solving ndash [Infographic] In business the process of generating and
commercializing a good idea has been honed by creative industries for more than a hundred years This
infographic presents nine major steps toward creative problem solving for new product development
17 Resources To Awaken Your Right Brain ndash For all those looking to be more right brained here are
17 resources to help
The Creative Discipline - Creativity is less an art than a disciplinendashand surprisingly practical and
accessible
How To Train The Aging Brain ndash Can an old brain learn and then remember what it learns Put
another way is this a brain that should be in school
Are Introverts Better At Fostering Innovation - Introverts tend to be responsive rather than reactive
avoiding costly mistakes and giving employees the confidence they need to be creative
5 Ways To Kill A Brainstorming Session - As brainstorming has become customary has it also lost its
sparkle and value for your company Herersquos where you may have gone wrong and what to avoid in
the future
7 Types Of Creative Block amp What To Do About Them - When you rely on your creativity to pay the
bills and build your reputation you canrsquot afford to be short of ideas or the energy to put them into
action
A Message To Those Who Believe They Are Not Creative - Saying you arenrsquot creative is like saying
you arenrsquot human Sorry to blow your cover but yoursquore hiding something great about yourself
Marissa Mayer Idea Connector - Companies need formalized processes for people with ideas to get to
people with the influence to move on them Google VP Marissa Mayer discusses her role as Idea
Connector at Google
How To Innovate More ndash Like the old joke about how you get to Carnegie Hall practice practice
practice
6 Ways Social Networks Can Boost Creativity - There are six important things to look for when
evaluating a new social network for its creative thinking potential
Why Education Without Creativity Isnrsquot Enough ndash To compete long term the US needs more
brainstorming not memorization more individuality not standardization
Mashup Culture Gets Innovative - Sometimes innovation is as simple as turning a ketchup bottle upside
down But what about putting bug repellent in clothing or carbonation in milk Itrsquos convergence culture
gone wild
The Six DNA Strands of Innovation Leaders ndash The traits of innovation leaders can be acquired none
were born exceptional innovation leaders rather many have adjusted their skills communication
styles work disciplines and cognitive capacity to get to where they are today
Creativity Apps For iPad ndash The iTunes store is crammed with apps Here is a list of some very good
ones to help boost your creativity
20 Ways To Encourage Creativity In Children - If you want to encourage children to use their
imaginations to not be afraid of a blank page to think for themselves and to try new things give this
list a look Some of the activities are for older children who already can read
Solving Problems The Soviet Way ndash TRIZ was developed in the Soviet Union over 2 decades by a man
named Genrich Altshuller who studied 40000+ patents in order to reveal how invention runs in
patterns It teaches you to look at problems in a different way
The Answer Is In Your Dreams - By thinking about specific dilemmas before bed we can increase our
chances that we will dream a solution
17 Ways To Be More Right Brained - For all those who feel stuck in the left-side of their brain and
who desperately want to create something and begin to awaken their right-brain hemisphere here are
17 resourcesndashsome free some notndashthat will help get you started
Post-it Brainstorming - Using the power of Post-it Notes and brainstorming
Focused Daydreaming - Imagine going into a meeting with the Board of Directors and suggesting that
employees should spend some of their time in work daydreaming How would they react
Brainwriting - Enter the brainwriting technique ndash an idea-generating process that enables EVERYONE in
the group to participate in a nonthreatening way
11 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Innovation - An innovation that revolutionizes your life
is the dream of every entrepreneur But that dream may die hard if you donrsquot have the right
expectations
The 7 Deadly Sins That Prevent Creative Thinking - The seven most common reasons why people are
not creative thinkers
Cool Gadgets For Creative Offices - Each designer or agency office should be filled with creative and
innovative gadgets that surprise our clients and stimulate the imagination
Clorox Involves Fans In Innovation- Clorox is doing some exciting things in community management
Its latest initiative is designed to get fans customers and professionals to submit ideas to build new
and better products
10 Innovation Myths ndash Josh Suskewicz and Scott Anthony have come up with the 10 innovation myths
they encounter most often in the field
16 Creative Ways To Make Your Facebook Timeline Cover Photo - When Timeline is rolled out your
personal profile will be organized in reverse chronological order as a ldquotimelinerdquo of your life like an
online scrapbook
The Beatles Lessons in Business Innovation - What can we learn from the Beatles about Creativity
and Innovation in Business
How To Think Creatively - The first key to intentionally nurturing our creativity is to understand how
it works
Need To Create Get A Constraint - One of the many paradoxes of human creativity is that it seems to
benefit from constraints and restrictions
Thinking Like Leonardo da Vinci - ldquoSimplicity is the ultimate sophisticationrdquo ndash Leonardo da Vinci
Can Business Be As Creative As The Arts - There are several ways you could make a case for business
as a genuinely creative field Letrsquos explore them
Putting Your Imagination To Work - Here are some terrific examples of connecting diverse stimuli to
generate new ideas
Creativity Rated 1 Trait In IBM Poll - Creativity is now considered the most important leadership
quality for success in business outweighing even integrity and global thinking according to a much-
referenced recent study by IBM
Difference Between Artistic and Creative Ability ndash Sometimes we confuse artistic ability with
creativity If I canrsquot paint or draw Irdquom not creative Not true
Creative Problem-Solving - We often approach challenges without considering what mode of thinking
wersquore utilizing to solve them As a result we tend to limit the range of possible solutions wersquore able to
generate
How You Feel Affects What You Create - Our feelings and our state of being goes into nearly
everything we do How you feel is represented in nearly everything you do and create
Go With The Flow - Flow- the mental state of being completely present and fully immersed in a task-
is a strong contributor to creativity
Your Creative Genius Mindset - Creativity allows us to think outside of the box around the box and
through the box in an imaginative and free flowing manner
8 Counter-Intuitive Ways To Improve Your Well-Being amp Creativity ndash To help you break the busy-ness
cycle and work happier wersquove rounded up a handful of counter-intuitive ways to tweak your habits and
your mindset
29 Ways To Stay More Creative ndash Make lists carry a notebook everywhere and 27 more
9 Types Of Brainfood For Writers ndash Did you know that some foods can support brain functionmdashand
maybe even make you a better writer
Smile They Canrsquot Commoditize Creativity ndash Both Britain and America have forgotten that creativity is
a core strength and a reason to be not just proud but extremely optimistic also
8 Quick Truths About Creativity - Great artists inspire you to your own greatness and other truths
Creative People More Likely To Cheat - Is there a link between creativity and dishonesty According
to a new study there is
Creative Exercise - If you want to be creative yoursquore going to have to take a risk and likely do
something that scares or intimidates you
The Secret Of Great Creative People - If you want to be creative you must be curious about the world
around you
One Fact That Can Change Your Life ndash (Video) Consider this one fact about life Steve Jobs gave in an
interview years and years ago
Start Thinking Like A Reality TV Star ndash Reality shows offer us many parallels into the world of
innovation
5 Free Tools For Quick Online Brainstorming - The five services mentioned in this article are free and
donrsquot require users to register
Want A Creative Boost- Whenever yoursquore feeling like you shouldnrsquot stop working stop Stopping
when yoursquore feeling in the prime of a work of art or a project can do a lot of good things for both you
and the work
How To Be Creative While Following The Rules - Knowing your constraints can help with your
creativity
Learn From 10 Creative Business People - Here are 10 bold thinkers who tell us how they use
creativity at work and the lessons they learned along the way
5 Tools For Innovation -Startups are supposed to be innovative mdash but they can get as bogged down in
the details as any big company Here are five ways to keep the innovative spark alive
The Rules Of A Creatorrsquos Life ndash 1 is do more than you are told to do
6 Steps To Building Creative Endurance ndash Just as an athlete quickly loses fitness without training so
your creative stamina will fade away if you donrsquot work at maintaining it ndash every week if not every day
December Brainstorm ndash What did daVinci and Edison have that we donrsquot have
What Is A Problem ndash Donrsquot fear ldquoproblemsrdquo
When It Comes To Ideas Teams Win - In an office where innovation and creativity thrive convincing
employees that teamwork can help build up their ideas ndash rather than stifle them ndash is critical
Mind Games amp The Human Brain ndash Mind games may come across as silly diversions from boredom or
against waning social interactions but they are so much more than that
15 Scientific Facts About Creativity ndash Although creativity keeps human society flourishing science
honestly offers few answers to how the intricate infinitely complex concept actually works
Tips To Stimulate Childrenrsquos Creativity - Creativity is the greatest human potential and we need to
work together to develop childrenrsquos creativity start from home
Ads That Win Creative Awards Sell More Product - Ads that win creative awards are 11 times more
efficient at selling stuff than other ads
Top 10 Ways To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing - The headline says it all
Education amp Creativity - Does school kill creativity Letrsquos examine that premise
Ideas amp Trust To Experimentation - Trust moves in all directions and allows us to experiment without
fear
Four Tips For Developing Engaging Story Ideas - Here are four paths to develop creative and engaging
content ideas for your magazine or website
201 Ways To Arouse Your Creativity ndash Different things spark creativity in different people There is
probably something in this list that will spark yours
How Power Influences Creativity - Powerful people process information more abstractly and flexibly
are less influenced by situational cues take more risks act more swiftly when facing a challenging
obstacle behave more in a goal-consistent manner and are more approach-oriented
The Wise Open Mind - The greatest singers dancers painters writers and filmmakers recognize that
the most original and even transformative ideas actually come from the core of our being which is
accessed through an ldquoopen-mind consciousnessrdquo
Innovation Tips From Architects ndash Architects sketch or create physical or computer models to bring
their ideas to life What can we learn from this approach
Creatives You Should Know ndash Meet some creative folks profiled by Adweekrsquos Creativity Magazine
No Negativity ndash There are few rules when it comes to creativity but when brainstorming one rule
rules no negativity
The Best Lesson For Kids Teach Them Imagination - The growing consensus is that we need to shift
schools toward to fostering creativity and conceptual thinking abilities
Does Everyone Need To Be Creative ndash If you are happy just taking orders and not contributing ideas
should we foist creativity on you
Creativity And Innovation Definitions ndash In a world where so many forces seem hell bent on stifling
creativity and innovation complex and rigid definitions of these terms seem more likely to contribute
to stifling than instigating them
Innovation Big Vs Small Companies - Anyone who has worked for both a large corporation and a
small entrepreneurial company can talk endlessly about the differences in the two cultures and
mindsets
10 More Ways to Be Creative Like A Kid ndash A list ndash spawned by kids ndash of ways to be creative
A 12-Step Guide To Fostering Creativity - One skill that every designer must learn mdash and quickly mdash is
how to be creative on-demand
The Link Between Creativity amp Eccentricity - Research has corroborated the connection between
creativity and eccentricity And it starts interestingly enough with schizotypal personality
Conan OrsquoBrienrsquos Guide To Creativity ndash One key is to prepare like crazy so you can wing it
Innovating When Personal Creativity Is Uncomfortable - Is your mission to make everybody
comfortable with their personal creativity Is this even possible
63 Brilliant Examples Of Packaging ndash We love the Panasonic earbuds Which one do you like best
The Big Idea Myth ndash Ever heard of David Hilbert He and Albert Einstein had the same idea
Meditation Mental Habits And Creativity - We have to be careful not to think that meditation is about
getting rid of thoughts On the contrary I would say that meditation helps us to creatively engage with
our thoughts and not fixate on them
SCAMPER Your Way To Innovation - The SCAMPER technique can take you right back to the limitless
creativity you had in Kindergarten This structured approach has you start with a concept and then try
out different variations on the theme
Brain Differences amp Creativity - There are a number of intriguing examples of notable creative ability
and expression related to changes in brain structure and function from disease stroke injury
developmental disability or other conditions
4 Steps To Design Inspired Innovation - Nicole Chen sketches out the top four values that business
leaders should adopt from design thinking
Why Man Creates ndash (Video) This animated documentary film created by Saul Bass the iconic graphic
designer won the Academy Award for Documentary Short Subject in 1968
Donrsquot Ideate Faster Ideate Differently ndash To be more successful at getting ideas from employees
organizations need to change their modus operandi
5 Ideas To Make Ideas Take Flight - For those of us who are working with clients we have to generate
ideas for our clients and we want our clients to team up with us and trust in those ideas How do we
make that happen
Can Creativity Be Taught ndash Creativity is dynamic unpredictable flexible and always changing so
should be the methods in which we can help ourselves and others to unleash their natural creativity
5 Creativity Exercises To Find Your Passion - For todayrsquos aspiring entrepreneur exploring avenues of
creativity to find your passion is likely the quickest route to increase your chances of launching a
successful business
Paper Toys ndash As the name implies this site provides you with directions for making toys out of paper
Thomas Edison ndash Edison was one of the most successful inventors of all times This very cool site puts
his achievements into context
Curiousity Shoppe ndash Crafts kits and curiousities for the creatively inclined
Scirus ndash The most comprehensive scientific research tool on the web With over 410 million scientific
items indexed at last count it allows researchers to search for not only journal content but also
scientistsrsquo homepages courseware pre-print server material patents and institutional repository and
website information
Is Creativity A Bad Trait For A Senior Leader - A recent study warns leaders not to be too creative
Unless you have plenty of charisma to complement your creativity thinking outside the box could keep
you out of top management
How To Sharpen Your Ninja Memory Skills ndash Ninjas being spies had to remember a lot of information
without committing it to paper Here is how they did it
Banish Judgment Boost Creativity - Your voice of judgment is getting in the way of your creativity
Some tips on how to get that voice to shut up
7 Important Creative Thinking Skills ndash The title tells it all
When Should You Give Up On An Idea ndash Ideas take a long time to spread So how do you know when
to move on
Super 8 Lessons On How To Be More Creative From Spielberg - Here are 8 creative lessons from the
guys behind the film Super 8
How Trends And Creativity Become Contagious ndash This short documentary explores how trends and
creativity become contagious in music and fashion
The Idiotrsquos Guide To Setting Up An Innovation Task Force ndash Innovation task forces often die an
unpleasant death Here are some guidelines to help yours avoid its demise
Stop Working Overtime To Be More Creative ndash Working nonstop all day doesnrsquot lend itself to thinking
of new and better ways to get the job done
How Mobile Devices Rob You Of Creativity - The thing about mobile devices is the promise that yoursquoll
never be bored again ndash and that is the problem
29 Ways To Stay Creative ndash The title says it all
Creative Resources ndash Creative comes from the Latin ldquoto producerdquo so creativity is about producing
something new Here are some resources to help you produce
How Talent Develops ndash Talent is made not born
Mindful Musicianship ndash Mindful practice breeds excellence mindless practice cultivates mediocrity
20 More Clever Guerrilla Ads ndash Bored Panda has handpicked another collection of guerrilla marketing
examples Which is your favorite
Three Ways To Jumpstart Your Creativity - Instead of fighting to get water from a well thatrsquos run dry
try these simple techniques that will help you regain your focus and release your creative energy
The Top 6 Predictors Of Creative Performance ndash Most companies donrsquot use any method for assessing
creativity despite claiming it to be a critical competency for staff to possess But there are ways to
predict it
Marketers Itrsquos Time To Reinvent Creativity ndash The fact is the future of marketingrsquos probably not going
to be the past of marketing just bigger faster noisier
8 Steps To Take When Your Creative Muse Abandons You ndash Step 1 donrsquot get down on yourself
40 More Clever Logos With Hidden Symbolism ndash What do you think of these logos
Finding Creativity On IQ Tests - One of the main arguments made against the use of IQ tests is that
they donrsquot measure creativity But is this true
Managing Time Schedule Can Add Value To Creativity - To maximize growth you need an awareness
of the ldquoassassins of creativityrdquo that keep us from tapping our potential
12 Ways To Add Creativity To Your Photography - Here are twelve fun in-camera hacks to experiment
with to get more abstract and artistic shots
10 More Ways To Be Creative Like A Kid ndash Kids are naturally creative because they donrsquot yet have the
adult filter Go back to your childhood in order to tap that creativity
Ideas ndash How To Get More Of The Good Ones ndash Ideas are the result of the need to find a necessary
solution to a problem it is just lots of hard work experimentation failure and a leap of faith
Nurturing A Culture Of Creativity ndash Making entrepreneurial culture thrive in an abandoned warehouse
The Eight Pillars Of Innovation ndash In a world where the miraculous very quickly becomes common-
place how can a company especially one as big as Google maintain a spirit of innovation year after
year
5 Essential Money Skills For Creatives ndash Want to know how to earn a good living from your creativity
without selling out Here you go
Where Do Good Ideas Come From - Steven Johnson gives us a historical perspective on innovation
throughout human civilization in this animation drawn from his latest book
The Science Of Serendipity - As disruptive technologies and business models challenge established
companies and even jeopardize industries innovation has shifted from a competitive advantage to a
competitive imperative
10 Creativity Killers ndash Here is the list of 10 creativity killers and solutions on how to combat them and
beat the killers with a stick so you can keep progressing and moving forward in your freelance career
15 Beautiful amp Creative QR Codes - Thanks to a 30 tolerance in QR c ode readability you can have
some real fun with clever designs
Fantasy In Blue ndash Some very cool music just made for creative thinking Check it out in this Youtube
video
20 Awesome Billboards ndash Here are some very cool and creative billboards
A 12-Step Guide To Fostering Your Creativity ndash How to be creative on demand
Does Creativity Require Freedom Or Constraint ndash Freedom is often associated with creativity yet
recent work in the decision making literature suggests that too much freedom can be paralyzing when
it provides too many choices
5 Ways To Maximize Your Cognitive Potential ndash There are five primary elements involved in
increasing your fluid intelligence or cognitive ability and you can learn how to use them
The Cascade Of Creativity ndash Breaking a task down into component parts makes it manageable and
encourages new thinking
Reaching Your Superconscious With Help From Da Vinci ndash Da Vinci used a technique called
streamwriting for harnessing his superconscious and for examining his own thoughts from a different
perspective
You Have Amazing Powers Of Creativity - The human brainrsquos ability to create all-new images is
amazing and this creative power is a normal part of every human brain
How To Be A Faster Writer - Itrsquos no secret that writing is hardhellipbut why canrsquot you be one of those
special few for whom it comes easily A little training and you too can join the speedy writers
5 Rules For A Creative Culture ndash Rule 1 ndash avoid rules
Ideas Perhaps The Last Inexhaustible Commodity - The story of development is the story of
identifying and exploiting seemingly inexhaustible commodities We are still shifting to discover the
next inexhaustible commodity even though it is right in front of us
Ways To Keep Innovation Alive In Your Organization - When your company has an existing proven
method of conducting business it can be a struggle to keep innovation alive
How Good Stress Breeds Creativity ndash Those of us in the trenches know a little ldquogood stressrdquo can
actually help boost creativity and innovation
Failing To Innovate While Surrounded By Ideas - We have an inexhaustible source of creativity ideas
and innovation which if applied correctly can create solutions to many challenges
How To Thrive In A World Of Elusive Creativity - Very few companies actually know how to develop
retain and unleash creativity to drive their business
Idea A Day ndash You never know what idea will pop up here For instance encourage more men to visit
the dentist by opening topless clinics
Creativity Brain Games ndash Games questions and challenges to improve creative thinking
20 Points ndash A 20-point checklist developed by Wen Winger to help you solve problems
Heads Up - New ideas from all areas of human endeavor to get your little gray cells jumping
Lingzini ndash The online naming application to help you develop product and service names
Creativity Not As Well Received As We Think - Using creativity to solve problems is usually
encouraged and championed as companiesrsquo secret to success But researchers have questioned whether
people actually welcome creative tastes with open arms
How Important Is Creative Learning In Early Education - Children exposed to creative learning in
Early Years Education are the key to a prosperous modern economy according to a new collection
published by the think tank Demos
How To Tap Employee Ideas - Seven experts in tapping employee creativity share these tips to get the
best ideas from all parts of the company
Dilbert On Creativity ndash Are you creative Better think about it twice
Whatrsquos The Alternative - How to generate alternative solutions when faced with a problem
To Cultivate Innovation Work Like An Artist - How do we put ourselves in a frame of mind where we
can receive inspiration when it comes to us Think like an artist
Writerrsquos Block How To Break Through ndash Sometimes to break writerrsquos block you need to start at the
end and not the beginning
The Creative Power Of Thinking Outside Yourself ndash New research shows that we can think of more
creative ideas for other people than for ourselves
23 Reasons Why Brainstorming Fizzles- How many times have you participated in a brainstorming
session only to be underwhelmed by the utter lack of follow up Unfortunately in most businesses
this is often the norm
Why Visualizing Creativity Is The Road To Marketing Success ndash Spontaneity and expression that are
the hallmarks of inspiration and the creative mind can sometimes conflict with business environments
that look for understanding deliverables and accountability meaning that the time spent on
brainstorming ideas and gathering inspiration is limited
Getting Started - Whether we plan to create a performance composition essay or mousetrap we
have to launch our project and work on it regularly
Need A Brilliant Idea Steal It - When you can borrow and build off of ideas from other entrepreneurs
and companies do it
Diversifying Your Creative Work ndash What do you do when your primary creative endeavor does not
support you enough emotionally or financially
60 Examples Of Creative Typography ndash Type can be used very effectively as a design element
How Do You Measure The Value Of Creativity In A Brand ndash Brands are actually valuable business
assets and should be treated with care creativity and innovation
Better Brainstorming - How do you lead a brainstorming meeting First forget about the box that
according to generally accepted brainstorming practices yoursquore supposed to be thinking outside of
The Rise Of Corporate Artistry ndash (video) Hilary Austen the author of ldquoArtistry Unleashedrdquo and Amy
Cappellazzo Chairman of Postwar and Comtemporary Development for Christiersquos International
discusses what organisations can learn from the arts to foster creativity and peak performance
Why Plants On Your Desk Boost Creativity ndash It turns out that plants and trees have a very powerful
impact on human creativity
The Complexity Of Creative People ndash Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives and if we
reflect a bit we find that most things that are interesting and important to us are the result of
creativity
Improving Your Creativity - Some people in this world are seen as naturally creative and great
innovators who are constantly bursting with ideas which they put into practice So what are the rest
of us to do
9 Steps For Creative Problem Solving ndash [Infographic] In business the process of generating and
commercializing a good idea has been honed by creative industries for more than a hundred years This
infographic presents nine major steps toward creative problem solving for new product development
17 Resources To Awaken Your Right Brain ndash For all those looking to be more right brained here are
17 resources to help
The Creative Discipline - Creativity is less an art than a disciplinendashand surprisingly practical and
accessible
How To Train The Aging Brain ndash Can an old brain learn and then remember what it learns Put
another way is this a brain that should be in school
Are Introverts Better At Fostering Innovation - Introverts tend to be responsive rather than reactive
avoiding costly mistakes and giving employees the confidence they need to be creative
5 Ways To Kill A Brainstorming Session - As brainstorming has become customary has it also lost its
sparkle and value for your company Herersquos where you may have gone wrong and what to avoid in
the future
7 Types Of Creative Block amp What To Do About Them - When you rely on your creativity to pay the
bills and build your reputation you canrsquot afford to be short of ideas or the energy to put them into
action
A Message To Those Who Believe They Are Not Creative - Saying you arenrsquot creative is like saying
you arenrsquot human Sorry to blow your cover but yoursquore hiding something great about yourself
Marissa Mayer Idea Connector - Companies need formalized processes for people with ideas to get to
people with the influence to move on them Google VP Marissa Mayer discusses her role as Idea
Connector at Google
How To Innovate More ndash Like the old joke about how you get to Carnegie Hall practice practice
practice
6 Ways Social Networks Can Boost Creativity - There are six important things to look for when
evaluating a new social network for its creative thinking potential
Why Education Without Creativity Isnrsquot Enough ndash To compete long term the US needs more
brainstorming not memorization more individuality not standardization
Mashup Culture Gets Innovative - Sometimes innovation is as simple as turning a ketchup bottle upside
down But what about putting bug repellent in clothing or carbonation in milk Itrsquos convergence culture
gone wild
The Six DNA Strands of Innovation Leaders ndash The traits of innovation leaders can be acquired none
were born exceptional innovation leaders rather many have adjusted their skills communication
styles work disciplines and cognitive capacity to get to where they are today
Creativity Apps For iPad ndash The iTunes store is crammed with apps Here is a list of some very good
ones to help boost your creativity
20 Ways To Encourage Creativity In Children - If you want to encourage children to use their
imaginations to not be afraid of a blank page to think for themselves and to try new things give this
list a look Some of the activities are for older children who already can read
Solving Problems The Soviet Way ndash TRIZ was developed in the Soviet Union over 2 decades by a man
named Genrich Altshuller who studied 40000+ patents in order to reveal how invention runs in
patterns It teaches you to look at problems in a different way
The Answer Is In Your Dreams - By thinking about specific dilemmas before bed we can increase our
chances that we will dream a solution
17 Ways To Be More Right Brained - For all those who feel stuck in the left-side of their brain and
who desperately want to create something and begin to awaken their right-brain hemisphere here are
17 resourcesndashsome free some notndashthat will help get you started
Post-it Brainstorming - Using the power of Post-it Notes and brainstorming
Focused Daydreaming - Imagine going into a meeting with the Board of Directors and suggesting that
employees should spend some of their time in work daydreaming How would they react
Brainwriting - Enter the brainwriting technique ndash an idea-generating process that enables EVERYONE in
the group to participate in a nonthreatening way
11 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Innovation - An innovation that revolutionizes your life
is the dream of every entrepreneur But that dream may die hard if you donrsquot have the right
expectations
The 7 Deadly Sins That Prevent Creative Thinking - The seven most common reasons why people are
not creative thinkers
Cool Gadgets For Creative Offices - Each designer or agency office should be filled with creative and
innovative gadgets that surprise our clients and stimulate the imagination
Clorox Involves Fans In Innovation- Clorox is doing some exciting things in community management
Its latest initiative is designed to get fans customers and professionals to submit ideas to build new
and better products
10 Innovation Myths ndash Josh Suskewicz and Scott Anthony have come up with the 10 innovation myths
they encounter most often in the field
16 Creative Ways To Make Your Facebook Timeline Cover Photo - When Timeline is rolled out your
personal profile will be organized in reverse chronological order as a ldquotimelinerdquo of your life like an
online scrapbook
The Beatles Lessons in Business Innovation - What can we learn from the Beatles about Creativity
and Innovation in Business
How To Think Creatively - The first key to intentionally nurturing our creativity is to understand how
it works
Need To Create Get A Constraint - One of the many paradoxes of human creativity is that it seems to
benefit from constraints and restrictions
Thinking Like Leonardo da Vinci - ldquoSimplicity is the ultimate sophisticationrdquo ndash Leonardo da Vinci
Can Business Be As Creative As The Arts - There are several ways you could make a case for business
as a genuinely creative field Letrsquos explore them
Putting Your Imagination To Work - Here are some terrific examples of connecting diverse stimuli to
generate new ideas
Creativity Rated 1 Trait In IBM Poll - Creativity is now considered the most important leadership
quality for success in business outweighing even integrity and global thinking according to a much-
referenced recent study by IBM
Difference Between Artistic and Creative Ability ndash Sometimes we confuse artistic ability with
creativity If I canrsquot paint or draw Irdquom not creative Not true
Creative Problem-Solving - We often approach challenges without considering what mode of thinking
wersquore utilizing to solve them As a result we tend to limit the range of possible solutions wersquore able to
generate
How You Feel Affects What You Create - Our feelings and our state of being goes into nearly
everything we do How you feel is represented in nearly everything you do and create
Go With The Flow - Flow- the mental state of being completely present and fully immersed in a task-
is a strong contributor to creativity
Your Creative Genius Mindset - Creativity allows us to think outside of the box around the box and
through the box in an imaginative and free flowing manner
8 Counter-Intuitive Ways To Improve Your Well-Being amp Creativity ndash To help you break the busy-ness
cycle and work happier wersquove rounded up a handful of counter-intuitive ways to tweak your habits and
your mindset
29 Ways To Stay More Creative ndash Make lists carry a notebook everywhere and 27 more
9 Types Of Brainfood For Writers ndash Did you know that some foods can support brain functionmdashand
maybe even make you a better writer
Smile They Canrsquot Commoditize Creativity ndash Both Britain and America have forgotten that creativity is
a core strength and a reason to be not just proud but extremely optimistic also
8 Quick Truths About Creativity - Great artists inspire you to your own greatness and other truths
Creative People More Likely To Cheat - Is there a link between creativity and dishonesty According
to a new study there is
Creative Exercise - If you want to be creative yoursquore going to have to take a risk and likely do
something that scares or intimidates you
The Secret Of Great Creative People - If you want to be creative you must be curious about the world
around you
One Fact That Can Change Your Life ndash (Video) Consider this one fact about life Steve Jobs gave in an
interview years and years ago
Start Thinking Like A Reality TV Star ndash Reality shows offer us many parallels into the world of
innovation
5 Free Tools For Quick Online Brainstorming - The five services mentioned in this article are free and
donrsquot require users to register
Want A Creative Boost- Whenever yoursquore feeling like you shouldnrsquot stop working stop Stopping
when yoursquore feeling in the prime of a work of art or a project can do a lot of good things for both you
and the work
How To Be Creative While Following The Rules - Knowing your constraints can help with your
creativity
Learn From 10 Creative Business People - Here are 10 bold thinkers who tell us how they use
creativity at work and the lessons they learned along the way
5 Tools For Innovation -Startups are supposed to be innovative mdash but they can get as bogged down in
the details as any big company Here are five ways to keep the innovative spark alive
The Rules Of A Creatorrsquos Life ndash 1 is do more than you are told to do
6 Steps To Building Creative Endurance ndash Just as an athlete quickly loses fitness without training so
your creative stamina will fade away if you donrsquot work at maintaining it ndash every week if not every day
December Brainstorm ndash What did daVinci and Edison have that we donrsquot have
What Is A Problem ndash Donrsquot fear ldquoproblemsrdquo
When It Comes To Ideas Teams Win - In an office where innovation and creativity thrive convincing
employees that teamwork can help build up their ideas ndash rather than stifle them ndash is critical
Mind Games amp The Human Brain ndash Mind games may come across as silly diversions from boredom or
against waning social interactions but they are so much more than that
15 Scientific Facts About Creativity ndash Although creativity keeps human society flourishing science
honestly offers few answers to how the intricate infinitely complex concept actually works
Tips To Stimulate Childrenrsquos Creativity - Creativity is the greatest human potential and we need to
work together to develop childrenrsquos creativity start from home
Ads That Win Creative Awards Sell More Product - Ads that win creative awards are 11 times more
efficient at selling stuff than other ads
Creativity And Innovation Definitions ndash In a world where so many forces seem hell bent on stifling
creativity and innovation complex and rigid definitions of these terms seem more likely to contribute
to stifling than instigating them
Innovation Big Vs Small Companies - Anyone who has worked for both a large corporation and a
small entrepreneurial company can talk endlessly about the differences in the two cultures and
mindsets
10 More Ways to Be Creative Like A Kid ndash A list ndash spawned by kids ndash of ways to be creative
A 12-Step Guide To Fostering Creativity - One skill that every designer must learn mdash and quickly mdash is
how to be creative on-demand
The Link Between Creativity amp Eccentricity - Research has corroborated the connection between
creativity and eccentricity And it starts interestingly enough with schizotypal personality
Conan OrsquoBrienrsquos Guide To Creativity ndash One key is to prepare like crazy so you can wing it
Innovating When Personal Creativity Is Uncomfortable - Is your mission to make everybody
comfortable with their personal creativity Is this even possible
63 Brilliant Examples Of Packaging ndash We love the Panasonic earbuds Which one do you like best
The Big Idea Myth ndash Ever heard of David Hilbert He and Albert Einstein had the same idea
Meditation Mental Habits And Creativity - We have to be careful not to think that meditation is about
getting rid of thoughts On the contrary I would say that meditation helps us to creatively engage with
our thoughts and not fixate on them
SCAMPER Your Way To Innovation - The SCAMPER technique can take you right back to the limitless
creativity you had in Kindergarten This structured approach has you start with a concept and then try
out different variations on the theme
Brain Differences amp Creativity - There are a number of intriguing examples of notable creative ability
and expression related to changes in brain structure and function from disease stroke injury
developmental disability or other conditions
4 Steps To Design Inspired Innovation - Nicole Chen sketches out the top four values that business
leaders should adopt from design thinking
Why Man Creates ndash (Video) This animated documentary film created by Saul Bass the iconic graphic
designer won the Academy Award for Documentary Short Subject in 1968
Donrsquot Ideate Faster Ideate Differently ndash To be more successful at getting ideas from employees
organizations need to change their modus operandi
5 Ideas To Make Ideas Take Flight - For those of us who are working with clients we have to generate
ideas for our clients and we want our clients to team up with us and trust in those ideas How do we
make that happen
Can Creativity Be Taught ndash Creativity is dynamic unpredictable flexible and always changing so
should be the methods in which we can help ourselves and others to unleash their natural creativity
5 Creativity Exercises To Find Your Passion - For todayrsquos aspiring entrepreneur exploring avenues of
creativity to find your passion is likely the quickest route to increase your chances of launching a
successful business
Paper Toys ndash As the name implies this site provides you with directions for making toys out of paper
Thomas Edison ndash Edison was one of the most successful inventors of all times This very cool site puts
his achievements into context
Curiousity Shoppe ndash Crafts kits and curiousities for the creatively inclined
Scirus ndash The most comprehensive scientific research tool on the web With over 410 million scientific
items indexed at last count it allows researchers to search for not only journal content but also
scientistsrsquo homepages courseware pre-print server material patents and institutional repository and
website information
Is Creativity A Bad Trait For A Senior Leader - A recent study warns leaders not to be too creative
Unless you have plenty of charisma to complement your creativity thinking outside the box could keep
you out of top management
How To Sharpen Your Ninja Memory Skills ndash Ninjas being spies had to remember a lot of information
without committing it to paper Here is how they did it
Banish Judgment Boost Creativity - Your voice of judgment is getting in the way of your creativity
Some tips on how to get that voice to shut up
7 Important Creative Thinking Skills ndash The title tells it all
When Should You Give Up On An Idea ndash Ideas take a long time to spread So how do you know when
to move on
Super 8 Lessons On How To Be More Creative From Spielberg - Here are 8 creative lessons from the
guys behind the film Super 8
How Trends And Creativity Become Contagious ndash This short documentary explores how trends and
creativity become contagious in music and fashion
The Idiotrsquos Guide To Setting Up An Innovation Task Force ndash Innovation task forces often die an
unpleasant death Here are some guidelines to help yours avoid its demise
Stop Working Overtime To Be More Creative ndash Working nonstop all day doesnrsquot lend itself to thinking
of new and better ways to get the job done
How Mobile Devices Rob You Of Creativity - The thing about mobile devices is the promise that yoursquoll
never be bored again ndash and that is the problem
29 Ways To Stay Creative ndash The title says it all
Creative Resources ndash Creative comes from the Latin ldquoto producerdquo so creativity is about producing
something new Here are some resources to help you produce
How Talent Develops ndash Talent is made not born
Mindful Musicianship ndash Mindful practice breeds excellence mindless practice cultivates mediocrity
20 More Clever Guerrilla Ads ndash Bored Panda has handpicked another collection of guerrilla marketing
examples Which is your favorite
Three Ways To Jumpstart Your Creativity - Instead of fighting to get water from a well thatrsquos run dry
try these simple techniques that will help you regain your focus and release your creative energy
The Top 6 Predictors Of Creative Performance ndash Most companies donrsquot use any method for assessing
creativity despite claiming it to be a critical competency for staff to possess But there are ways to
predict it
Marketers Itrsquos Time To Reinvent Creativity ndash The fact is the future of marketingrsquos probably not going
to be the past of marketing just bigger faster noisier
8 Steps To Take When Your Creative Muse Abandons You ndash Step 1 donrsquot get down on yourself
40 More Clever Logos With Hidden Symbolism ndash What do you think of these logos
Finding Creativity On IQ Tests - One of the main arguments made against the use of IQ tests is that
they donrsquot measure creativity But is this true
Managing Time Schedule Can Add Value To Creativity - To maximize growth you need an awareness
of the ldquoassassins of creativityrdquo that keep us from tapping our potential
12 Ways To Add Creativity To Your Photography - Here are twelve fun in-camera hacks to experiment
with to get more abstract and artistic shots
10 More Ways To Be Creative Like A Kid ndash Kids are naturally creative because they donrsquot yet have the
adult filter Go back to your childhood in order to tap that creativity
Ideas ndash How To Get More Of The Good Ones ndash Ideas are the result of the need to find a necessary
solution to a problem it is just lots of hard work experimentation failure and a leap of faith
Nurturing A Culture Of Creativity ndash Making entrepreneurial culture thrive in an abandoned warehouse
The Eight Pillars Of Innovation ndash In a world where the miraculous very quickly becomes common-
place how can a company especially one as big as Google maintain a spirit of innovation year after
year
5 Essential Money Skills For Creatives ndash Want to know how to earn a good living from your creativity
without selling out Here you go
Where Do Good Ideas Come From - Steven Johnson gives us a historical perspective on innovation
throughout human civilization in this animation drawn from his latest book
The Science Of Serendipity - As disruptive technologies and business models challenge established
companies and even jeopardize industries innovation has shifted from a competitive advantage to a
competitive imperative
10 Creativity Killers ndash Here is the list of 10 creativity killers and solutions on how to combat them and
beat the killers with a stick so you can keep progressing and moving forward in your freelance career
15 Beautiful amp Creative QR Codes - Thanks to a 30 tolerance in QR c ode readability you can have
some real fun with clever designs
Fantasy In Blue ndash Some very cool music just made for creative thinking Check it out in this Youtube
video
20 Awesome Billboards ndash Here are some very cool and creative billboards
A 12-Step Guide To Fostering Your Creativity ndash How to be creative on demand
Does Creativity Require Freedom Or Constraint ndash Freedom is often associated with creativity yet
recent work in the decision making literature suggests that too much freedom can be paralyzing when
it provides too many choices
5 Ways To Maximize Your Cognitive Potential ndash There are five primary elements involved in
increasing your fluid intelligence or cognitive ability and you can learn how to use them
The Cascade Of Creativity ndash Breaking a task down into component parts makes it manageable and
encourages new thinking
Reaching Your Superconscious With Help From Da Vinci ndash Da Vinci used a technique called
streamwriting for harnessing his superconscious and for examining his own thoughts from a different
perspective
You Have Amazing Powers Of Creativity - The human brainrsquos ability to create all-new images is
amazing and this creative power is a normal part of every human brain
How To Be A Faster Writer - Itrsquos no secret that writing is hardhellipbut why canrsquot you be one of those
special few for whom it comes easily A little training and you too can join the speedy writers
5 Rules For A Creative Culture ndash Rule 1 ndash avoid rules
Ideas Perhaps The Last Inexhaustible Commodity - The story of development is the story of
identifying and exploiting seemingly inexhaustible commodities We are still shifting to discover the
next inexhaustible commodity even though it is right in front of us
Ways To Keep Innovation Alive In Your Organization - When your company has an existing proven
method of conducting business it can be a struggle to keep innovation alive
How Good Stress Breeds Creativity ndash Those of us in the trenches know a little ldquogood stressrdquo can
actually help boost creativity and innovation
Failing To Innovate While Surrounded By Ideas - We have an inexhaustible source of creativity ideas
and innovation which if applied correctly can create solutions to many challenges
How To Thrive In A World Of Elusive Creativity - Very few companies actually know how to develop
retain and unleash creativity to drive their business
Idea A Day ndash You never know what idea will pop up here For instance encourage more men to visit
the dentist by opening topless clinics
Creativity Brain Games ndash Games questions and challenges to improve creative thinking
20 Points ndash A 20-point checklist developed by Wen Winger to help you solve problems
Heads Up - New ideas from all areas of human endeavor to get your little gray cells jumping
Lingzini ndash The online naming application to help you develop product and service names
Creativity Not As Well Received As We Think - Using creativity to solve problems is usually
encouraged and championed as companiesrsquo secret to success But researchers have questioned whether
people actually welcome creative tastes with open arms
How Important Is Creative Learning In Early Education - Children exposed to creative learning in
Early Years Education are the key to a prosperous modern economy according to a new collection
published by the think tank Demos
How To Tap Employee Ideas - Seven experts in tapping employee creativity share these tips to get the
best ideas from all parts of the company
Dilbert On Creativity ndash Are you creative Better think about it twice
Whatrsquos The Alternative - How to generate alternative solutions when faced with a problem
To Cultivate Innovation Work Like An Artist - How do we put ourselves in a frame of mind where we
can receive inspiration when it comes to us Think like an artist
Writerrsquos Block How To Break Through ndash Sometimes to break writerrsquos block you need to start at the
end and not the beginning
The Creative Power Of Thinking Outside Yourself ndash New research shows that we can think of more
creative ideas for other people than for ourselves
23 Reasons Why Brainstorming Fizzles- How many times have you participated in a brainstorming
session only to be underwhelmed by the utter lack of follow up Unfortunately in most businesses
this is often the norm
Why Visualizing Creativity Is The Road To Marketing Success ndash Spontaneity and expression that are
the hallmarks of inspiration and the creative mind can sometimes conflict with business environments
that look for understanding deliverables and accountability meaning that the time spent on
brainstorming ideas and gathering inspiration is limited
Getting Started - Whether we plan to create a performance composition essay or mousetrap we
have to launch our project and work on it regularly
Need A Brilliant Idea Steal It - When you can borrow and build off of ideas from other entrepreneurs
and companies do it
Diversifying Your Creative Work ndash What do you do when your primary creative endeavor does not
support you enough emotionally or financially
60 Examples Of Creative Typography ndash Type can be used very effectively as a design element
How Do You Measure The Value Of Creativity In A Brand ndash Brands are actually valuable business
assets and should be treated with care creativity and innovation
Better Brainstorming - How do you lead a brainstorming meeting First forget about the box that
according to generally accepted brainstorming practices yoursquore supposed to be thinking outside of
The Rise Of Corporate Artistry ndash (video) Hilary Austen the author of ldquoArtistry Unleashedrdquo and Amy
Cappellazzo Chairman of Postwar and Comtemporary Development for Christiersquos International
discusses what organisations can learn from the arts to foster creativity and peak performance
Why Plants On Your Desk Boost Creativity ndash It turns out that plants and trees have a very powerful
impact on human creativity
The Complexity Of Creative People ndash Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives and if we
reflect a bit we find that most things that are interesting and important to us are the result of
creativity
Improving Your Creativity - Some people in this world are seen as naturally creative and great
innovators who are constantly bursting with ideas which they put into practice So what are the rest
of us to do
9 Steps For Creative Problem Solving ndash [Infographic] In business the process of generating and
commercializing a good idea has been honed by creative industries for more than a hundred years This
infographic presents nine major steps toward creative problem solving for new product development
17 Resources To Awaken Your Right Brain ndash For all those looking to be more right brained here are
17 resources to help
The Creative Discipline - Creativity is less an art than a disciplinendashand surprisingly practical and
accessible
How To Train The Aging Brain ndash Can an old brain learn and then remember what it learns Put
another way is this a brain that should be in school
Are Introverts Better At Fostering Innovation - Introverts tend to be responsive rather than reactive
avoiding costly mistakes and giving employees the confidence they need to be creative
5 Ways To Kill A Brainstorming Session - As brainstorming has become customary has it also lost its
sparkle and value for your company Herersquos where you may have gone wrong and what to avoid in
the future
7 Types Of Creative Block amp What To Do About Them - When you rely on your creativity to pay the
bills and build your reputation you canrsquot afford to be short of ideas or the energy to put them into
action
A Message To Those Who Believe They Are Not Creative - Saying you arenrsquot creative is like saying
you arenrsquot human Sorry to blow your cover but yoursquore hiding something great about yourself
Marissa Mayer Idea Connector - Companies need formalized processes for people with ideas to get to
people with the influence to move on them Google VP Marissa Mayer discusses her role as Idea
Connector at Google
How To Innovate More ndash Like the old joke about how you get to Carnegie Hall practice practice
practice
6 Ways Social Networks Can Boost Creativity - There are six important things to look for when
evaluating a new social network for its creative thinking potential
Why Education Without Creativity Isnrsquot Enough ndash To compete long term the US needs more
brainstorming not memorization more individuality not standardization
Mashup Culture Gets Innovative - Sometimes innovation is as simple as turning a ketchup bottle upside
down But what about putting bug repellent in clothing or carbonation in milk Itrsquos convergence culture
gone wild
The Six DNA Strands of Innovation Leaders ndash The traits of innovation leaders can be acquired none
were born exceptional innovation leaders rather many have adjusted their skills communication
styles work disciplines and cognitive capacity to get to where they are today
Creativity Apps For iPad ndash The iTunes store is crammed with apps Here is a list of some very good
ones to help boost your creativity
20 Ways To Encourage Creativity In Children - If you want to encourage children to use their
imaginations to not be afraid of a blank page to think for themselves and to try new things give this
list a look Some of the activities are for older children who already can read
Solving Problems The Soviet Way ndash TRIZ was developed in the Soviet Union over 2 decades by a man
named Genrich Altshuller who studied 40000+ patents in order to reveal how invention runs in
patterns It teaches you to look at problems in a different way
The Answer Is In Your Dreams - By thinking about specific dilemmas before bed we can increase our
chances that we will dream a solution
17 Ways To Be More Right Brained - For all those who feel stuck in the left-side of their brain and
who desperately want to create something and begin to awaken their right-brain hemisphere here are
17 resourcesndashsome free some notndashthat will help get you started
Post-it Brainstorming - Using the power of Post-it Notes and brainstorming
Focused Daydreaming - Imagine going into a meeting with the Board of Directors and suggesting that
employees should spend some of their time in work daydreaming How would they react
Brainwriting - Enter the brainwriting technique ndash an idea-generating process that enables EVERYONE in
the group to participate in a nonthreatening way
11 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Innovation - An innovation that revolutionizes your life
is the dream of every entrepreneur But that dream may die hard if you donrsquot have the right
expectations
The 7 Deadly Sins That Prevent Creative Thinking - The seven most common reasons why people are
not creative thinkers
Cool Gadgets For Creative Offices - Each designer or agency office should be filled with creative and
innovative gadgets that surprise our clients and stimulate the imagination
Clorox Involves Fans In Innovation- Clorox is doing some exciting things in community management
Its latest initiative is designed to get fans customers and professionals to submit ideas to build new
and better products
10 Innovation Myths ndash Josh Suskewicz and Scott Anthony have come up with the 10 innovation myths
they encounter most often in the field
16 Creative Ways To Make Your Facebook Timeline Cover Photo - When Timeline is rolled out your
personal profile will be organized in reverse chronological order as a ldquotimelinerdquo of your life like an
online scrapbook
The Beatles Lessons in Business Innovation - What can we learn from the Beatles about Creativity
and Innovation in Business
How To Think Creatively - The first key to intentionally nurturing our creativity is to understand how
it works
Need To Create Get A Constraint - One of the many paradoxes of human creativity is that it seems to
benefit from constraints and restrictions
Thinking Like Leonardo da Vinci - ldquoSimplicity is the ultimate sophisticationrdquo ndash Leonardo da Vinci
Can Business Be As Creative As The Arts - There are several ways you could make a case for business
as a genuinely creative field Letrsquos explore them
Putting Your Imagination To Work - Here are some terrific examples of connecting diverse stimuli to
generate new ideas
Creativity Rated 1 Trait In IBM Poll - Creativity is now considered the most important leadership
quality for success in business outweighing even integrity and global thinking according to a much-
referenced recent study by IBM
Difference Between Artistic and Creative Ability ndash Sometimes we confuse artistic ability with
creativity If I canrsquot paint or draw Irdquom not creative Not true
Creative Problem-Solving - We often approach challenges without considering what mode of thinking
wersquore utilizing to solve them As a result we tend to limit the range of possible solutions wersquore able to
generate
How You Feel Affects What You Create - Our feelings and our state of being goes into nearly
everything we do How you feel is represented in nearly everything you do and create
Go With The Flow - Flow- the mental state of being completely present and fully immersed in a task-
is a strong contributor to creativity
Your Creative Genius Mindset - Creativity allows us to think outside of the box around the box and
through the box in an imaginative and free flowing manner
8 Counter-Intuitive Ways To Improve Your Well-Being amp Creativity ndash To help you break the busy-ness
cycle and work happier wersquove rounded up a handful of counter-intuitive ways to tweak your habits and
your mindset
29 Ways To Stay More Creative ndash Make lists carry a notebook everywhere and 27 more
9 Types Of Brainfood For Writers ndash Did you know that some foods can support brain functionmdashand
maybe even make you a better writer
Smile They Canrsquot Commoditize Creativity ndash Both Britain and America have forgotten that creativity is
a core strength and a reason to be not just proud but extremely optimistic also
8 Quick Truths About Creativity - Great artists inspire you to your own greatness and other truths
Creative People More Likely To Cheat - Is there a link between creativity and dishonesty According
to a new study there is
Creative Exercise - If you want to be creative yoursquore going to have to take a risk and likely do
something that scares or intimidates you
The Secret Of Great Creative People - If you want to be creative you must be curious about the world
around you
One Fact That Can Change Your Life ndash (Video) Consider this one fact about life Steve Jobs gave in an
interview years and years ago
Start Thinking Like A Reality TV Star ndash Reality shows offer us many parallels into the world of
innovation
5 Free Tools For Quick Online Brainstorming - The five services mentioned in this article are free and
donrsquot require users to register
Want A Creative Boost- Whenever yoursquore feeling like you shouldnrsquot stop working stop Stopping
when yoursquore feeling in the prime of a work of art or a project can do a lot of good things for both you
and the work
How To Be Creative While Following The Rules - Knowing your constraints can help with your
creativity
Learn From 10 Creative Business People - Here are 10 bold thinkers who tell us how they use
creativity at work and the lessons they learned along the way
5 Tools For Innovation -Startups are supposed to be innovative mdash but they can get as bogged down in
the details as any big company Here are five ways to keep the innovative spark alive
The Rules Of A Creatorrsquos Life ndash 1 is do more than you are told to do
6 Steps To Building Creative Endurance ndash Just as an athlete quickly loses fitness without training so
your creative stamina will fade away if you donrsquot work at maintaining it ndash every week if not every day
December Brainstorm ndash What did daVinci and Edison have that we donrsquot have
What Is A Problem ndash Donrsquot fear ldquoproblemsrdquo
When It Comes To Ideas Teams Win - In an office where innovation and creativity thrive convincing
employees that teamwork can help build up their ideas ndash rather than stifle them ndash is critical
Mind Games amp The Human Brain ndash Mind games may come across as silly diversions from boredom or
against waning social interactions but they are so much more than that
15 Scientific Facts About Creativity ndash Although creativity keeps human society flourishing science
honestly offers few answers to how the intricate infinitely complex concept actually works
Tips To Stimulate Childrenrsquos Creativity - Creativity is the greatest human potential and we need to
work together to develop childrenrsquos creativity start from home
Ads That Win Creative Awards Sell More Product - Ads that win creative awards are 11 times more
efficient at selling stuff than other ads
4 Steps To Design Inspired Innovation - Nicole Chen sketches out the top four values that business
leaders should adopt from design thinking
Why Man Creates ndash (Video) This animated documentary film created by Saul Bass the iconic graphic
designer won the Academy Award for Documentary Short Subject in 1968
Donrsquot Ideate Faster Ideate Differently ndash To be more successful at getting ideas from employees
organizations need to change their modus operandi
5 Ideas To Make Ideas Take Flight - For those of us who are working with clients we have to generate
ideas for our clients and we want our clients to team up with us and trust in those ideas How do we
make that happen
Can Creativity Be Taught ndash Creativity is dynamic unpredictable flexible and always changing so
should be the methods in which we can help ourselves and others to unleash their natural creativity
5 Creativity Exercises To Find Your Passion - For todayrsquos aspiring entrepreneur exploring avenues of
creativity to find your passion is likely the quickest route to increase your chances of launching a
successful business
Paper Toys ndash As the name implies this site provides you with directions for making toys out of paper
Thomas Edison ndash Edison was one of the most successful inventors of all times This very cool site puts
his achievements into context
Curiousity Shoppe ndash Crafts kits and curiousities for the creatively inclined
Scirus ndash The most comprehensive scientific research tool on the web With over 410 million scientific
items indexed at last count it allows researchers to search for not only journal content but also
scientistsrsquo homepages courseware pre-print server material patents and institutional repository and
website information
Is Creativity A Bad Trait For A Senior Leader - A recent study warns leaders not to be too creative
Unless you have plenty of charisma to complement your creativity thinking outside the box could keep
you out of top management
How To Sharpen Your Ninja Memory Skills ndash Ninjas being spies had to remember a lot of information
without committing it to paper Here is how they did it
Banish Judgment Boost Creativity - Your voice of judgment is getting in the way of your creativity
Some tips on how to get that voice to shut up
7 Important Creative Thinking Skills ndash The title tells it all
When Should You Give Up On An Idea ndash Ideas take a long time to spread So how do you know when
to move on
Super 8 Lessons On How To Be More Creative From Spielberg - Here are 8 creative lessons from the
guys behind the film Super 8
How Trends And Creativity Become Contagious ndash This short documentary explores how trends and
creativity become contagious in music and fashion
The Idiotrsquos Guide To Setting Up An Innovation Task Force ndash Innovation task forces often die an
unpleasant death Here are some guidelines to help yours avoid its demise
Stop Working Overtime To Be More Creative ndash Working nonstop all day doesnrsquot lend itself to thinking
of new and better ways to get the job done
How Mobile Devices Rob You Of Creativity - The thing about mobile devices is the promise that yoursquoll
never be bored again ndash and that is the problem
29 Ways To Stay Creative ndash The title says it all
Creative Resources ndash Creative comes from the Latin ldquoto producerdquo so creativity is about producing
something new Here are some resources to help you produce
How Talent Develops ndash Talent is made not born
Mindful Musicianship ndash Mindful practice breeds excellence mindless practice cultivates mediocrity
20 More Clever Guerrilla Ads ndash Bored Panda has handpicked another collection of guerrilla marketing
examples Which is your favorite
Three Ways To Jumpstart Your Creativity - Instead of fighting to get water from a well thatrsquos run dry
try these simple techniques that will help you regain your focus and release your creative energy
The Top 6 Predictors Of Creative Performance ndash Most companies donrsquot use any method for assessing
creativity despite claiming it to be a critical competency for staff to possess But there are ways to
predict it
Marketers Itrsquos Time To Reinvent Creativity ndash The fact is the future of marketingrsquos probably not going
to be the past of marketing just bigger faster noisier
8 Steps To Take When Your Creative Muse Abandons You ndash Step 1 donrsquot get down on yourself
40 More Clever Logos With Hidden Symbolism ndash What do you think of these logos
Finding Creativity On IQ Tests - One of the main arguments made against the use of IQ tests is that
they donrsquot measure creativity But is this true
Managing Time Schedule Can Add Value To Creativity - To maximize growth you need an awareness
of the ldquoassassins of creativityrdquo that keep us from tapping our potential
12 Ways To Add Creativity To Your Photography - Here are twelve fun in-camera hacks to experiment
with to get more abstract and artistic shots
10 More Ways To Be Creative Like A Kid ndash Kids are naturally creative because they donrsquot yet have the
adult filter Go back to your childhood in order to tap that creativity
Ideas ndash How To Get More Of The Good Ones ndash Ideas are the result of the need to find a necessary
solution to a problem it is just lots of hard work experimentation failure and a leap of faith
Nurturing A Culture Of Creativity ndash Making entrepreneurial culture thrive in an abandoned warehouse
The Eight Pillars Of Innovation ndash In a world where the miraculous very quickly becomes common-
place how can a company especially one as big as Google maintain a spirit of innovation year after
year
5 Essential Money Skills For Creatives ndash Want to know how to earn a good living from your creativity
without selling out Here you go
Where Do Good Ideas Come From - Steven Johnson gives us a historical perspective on innovation
throughout human civilization in this animation drawn from his latest book
The Science Of Serendipity - As disruptive technologies and business models challenge established
companies and even jeopardize industries innovation has shifted from a competitive advantage to a
competitive imperative
10 Creativity Killers ndash Here is the list of 10 creativity killers and solutions on how to combat them and
beat the killers with a stick so you can keep progressing and moving forward in your freelance career
15 Beautiful amp Creative QR Codes - Thanks to a 30 tolerance in QR c ode readability you can have
some real fun with clever designs
Fantasy In Blue ndash Some very cool music just made for creative thinking Check it out in this Youtube
video
20 Awesome Billboards ndash Here are some very cool and creative billboards
A 12-Step Guide To Fostering Your Creativity ndash How to be creative on demand
Does Creativity Require Freedom Or Constraint ndash Freedom is often associated with creativity yet
recent work in the decision making literature suggests that too much freedom can be paralyzing when
it provides too many choices
5 Ways To Maximize Your Cognitive Potential ndash There are five primary elements involved in
increasing your fluid intelligence or cognitive ability and you can learn how to use them
The Cascade Of Creativity ndash Breaking a task down into component parts makes it manageable and
encourages new thinking
Reaching Your Superconscious With Help From Da Vinci ndash Da Vinci used a technique called
streamwriting for harnessing his superconscious and for examining his own thoughts from a different
perspective
You Have Amazing Powers Of Creativity - The human brainrsquos ability to create all-new images is
amazing and this creative power is a normal part of every human brain
How To Be A Faster Writer - Itrsquos no secret that writing is hardhellipbut why canrsquot you be one of those
special few for whom it comes easily A little training and you too can join the speedy writers
5 Rules For A Creative Culture ndash Rule 1 ndash avoid rules
Ideas Perhaps The Last Inexhaustible Commodity - The story of development is the story of
identifying and exploiting seemingly inexhaustible commodities We are still shifting to discover the
next inexhaustible commodity even though it is right in front of us
Ways To Keep Innovation Alive In Your Organization - When your company has an existing proven
method of conducting business it can be a struggle to keep innovation alive
How Good Stress Breeds Creativity ndash Those of us in the trenches know a little ldquogood stressrdquo can
actually help boost creativity and innovation
Failing To Innovate While Surrounded By Ideas - We have an inexhaustible source of creativity ideas
and innovation which if applied correctly can create solutions to many challenges
How To Thrive In A World Of Elusive Creativity - Very few companies actually know how to develop
retain and unleash creativity to drive their business
Idea A Day ndash You never know what idea will pop up here For instance encourage more men to visit
the dentist by opening topless clinics
Creativity Brain Games ndash Games questions and challenges to improve creative thinking
20 Points ndash A 20-point checklist developed by Wen Winger to help you solve problems
Heads Up - New ideas from all areas of human endeavor to get your little gray cells jumping
Lingzini ndash The online naming application to help you develop product and service names
Creativity Not As Well Received As We Think - Using creativity to solve problems is usually
encouraged and championed as companiesrsquo secret to success But researchers have questioned whether
people actually welcome creative tastes with open arms
How Important Is Creative Learning In Early Education - Children exposed to creative learning in
Early Years Education are the key to a prosperous modern economy according to a new collection
published by the think tank Demos
How To Tap Employee Ideas - Seven experts in tapping employee creativity share these tips to get the
best ideas from all parts of the company
Dilbert On Creativity ndash Are you creative Better think about it twice
Whatrsquos The Alternative - How to generate alternative solutions when faced with a problem
To Cultivate Innovation Work Like An Artist - How do we put ourselves in a frame of mind where we
can receive inspiration when it comes to us Think like an artist
Writerrsquos Block How To Break Through ndash Sometimes to break writerrsquos block you need to start at the
end and not the beginning
The Creative Power Of Thinking Outside Yourself ndash New research shows that we can think of more
creative ideas for other people than for ourselves
23 Reasons Why Brainstorming Fizzles- How many times have you participated in a brainstorming
session only to be underwhelmed by the utter lack of follow up Unfortunately in most businesses
this is often the norm
Why Visualizing Creativity Is The Road To Marketing Success ndash Spontaneity and expression that are
the hallmarks of inspiration and the creative mind can sometimes conflict with business environments
that look for understanding deliverables and accountability meaning that the time spent on
brainstorming ideas and gathering inspiration is limited
Getting Started - Whether we plan to create a performance composition essay or mousetrap we
have to launch our project and work on it regularly
Need A Brilliant Idea Steal It - When you can borrow and build off of ideas from other entrepreneurs
and companies do it
Diversifying Your Creative Work ndash What do you do when your primary creative endeavor does not
support you enough emotionally or financially
60 Examples Of Creative Typography ndash Type can be used very effectively as a design element
How Do You Measure The Value Of Creativity In A Brand ndash Brands are actually valuable business
assets and should be treated with care creativity and innovation
Better Brainstorming - How do you lead a brainstorming meeting First forget about the box that
according to generally accepted brainstorming practices yoursquore supposed to be thinking outside of
The Rise Of Corporate Artistry ndash (video) Hilary Austen the author of ldquoArtistry Unleashedrdquo and Amy
Cappellazzo Chairman of Postwar and Comtemporary Development for Christiersquos International
discusses what organisations can learn from the arts to foster creativity and peak performance
Why Plants On Your Desk Boost Creativity ndash It turns out that plants and trees have a very powerful
impact on human creativity
The Complexity Of Creative People ndash Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives and if we
reflect a bit we find that most things that are interesting and important to us are the result of
creativity
Improving Your Creativity - Some people in this world are seen as naturally creative and great
innovators who are constantly bursting with ideas which they put into practice So what are the rest
of us to do
9 Steps For Creative Problem Solving ndash [Infographic] In business the process of generating and
commercializing a good idea has been honed by creative industries for more than a hundred years This
infographic presents nine major steps toward creative problem solving for new product development
17 Resources To Awaken Your Right Brain ndash For all those looking to be more right brained here are
17 resources to help
The Creative Discipline - Creativity is less an art than a disciplinendashand surprisingly practical and
accessible
How To Train The Aging Brain ndash Can an old brain learn and then remember what it learns Put
another way is this a brain that should be in school
Are Introverts Better At Fostering Innovation - Introverts tend to be responsive rather than reactive
avoiding costly mistakes and giving employees the confidence they need to be creative
5 Ways To Kill A Brainstorming Session - As brainstorming has become customary has it also lost its
sparkle and value for your company Herersquos where you may have gone wrong and what to avoid in
the future
7 Types Of Creative Block amp What To Do About Them - When you rely on your creativity to pay the
bills and build your reputation you canrsquot afford to be short of ideas or the energy to put them into
action
A Message To Those Who Believe They Are Not Creative - Saying you arenrsquot creative is like saying
you arenrsquot human Sorry to blow your cover but yoursquore hiding something great about yourself
Marissa Mayer Idea Connector - Companies need formalized processes for people with ideas to get to
people with the influence to move on them Google VP Marissa Mayer discusses her role as Idea
Connector at Google
How To Innovate More ndash Like the old joke about how you get to Carnegie Hall practice practice
practice
6 Ways Social Networks Can Boost Creativity - There are six important things to look for when
evaluating a new social network for its creative thinking potential
Why Education Without Creativity Isnrsquot Enough ndash To compete long term the US needs more
brainstorming not memorization more individuality not standardization
Mashup Culture Gets Innovative - Sometimes innovation is as simple as turning a ketchup bottle upside
down But what about putting bug repellent in clothing or carbonation in milk Itrsquos convergence culture
gone wild
The Six DNA Strands of Innovation Leaders ndash The traits of innovation leaders can be acquired none
were born exceptional innovation leaders rather many have adjusted their skills communication
styles work disciplines and cognitive capacity to get to where they are today
Creativity Apps For iPad ndash The iTunes store is crammed with apps Here is a list of some very good
ones to help boost your creativity
20 Ways To Encourage Creativity In Children - If you want to encourage children to use their
imaginations to not be afraid of a blank page to think for themselves and to try new things give this
list a look Some of the activities are for older children who already can read
Solving Problems The Soviet Way ndash TRIZ was developed in the Soviet Union over 2 decades by a man
named Genrich Altshuller who studied 40000+ patents in order to reveal how invention runs in
patterns It teaches you to look at problems in a different way
The Answer Is In Your Dreams - By thinking about specific dilemmas before bed we can increase our
chances that we will dream a solution
17 Ways To Be More Right Brained - For all those who feel stuck in the left-side of their brain and
who desperately want to create something and begin to awaken their right-brain hemisphere here are
17 resourcesndashsome free some notndashthat will help get you started
Post-it Brainstorming - Using the power of Post-it Notes and brainstorming
Focused Daydreaming - Imagine going into a meeting with the Board of Directors and suggesting that
employees should spend some of their time in work daydreaming How would they react
Brainwriting - Enter the brainwriting technique ndash an idea-generating process that enables EVERYONE in
the group to participate in a nonthreatening way
11 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Innovation - An innovation that revolutionizes your life
is the dream of every entrepreneur But that dream may die hard if you donrsquot have the right
expectations
The 7 Deadly Sins That Prevent Creative Thinking - The seven most common reasons why people are
not creative thinkers
Cool Gadgets For Creative Offices - Each designer or agency office should be filled with creative and
innovative gadgets that surprise our clients and stimulate the imagination
Clorox Involves Fans In Innovation- Clorox is doing some exciting things in community management
Its latest initiative is designed to get fans customers and professionals to submit ideas to build new
and better products
10 Innovation Myths ndash Josh Suskewicz and Scott Anthony have come up with the 10 innovation myths
they encounter most often in the field
16 Creative Ways To Make Your Facebook Timeline Cover Photo - When Timeline is rolled out your
personal profile will be organized in reverse chronological order as a ldquotimelinerdquo of your life like an
online scrapbook
The Beatles Lessons in Business Innovation - What can we learn from the Beatles about Creativity
and Innovation in Business
How To Think Creatively - The first key to intentionally nurturing our creativity is to understand how
it works
Need To Create Get A Constraint - One of the many paradoxes of human creativity is that it seems to
benefit from constraints and restrictions
Thinking Like Leonardo da Vinci - ldquoSimplicity is the ultimate sophisticationrdquo ndash Leonardo da Vinci
Can Business Be As Creative As The Arts - There are several ways you could make a case for business
as a genuinely creative field Letrsquos explore them
Putting Your Imagination To Work - Here are some terrific examples of connecting diverse stimuli to
generate new ideas
Creativity Rated 1 Trait In IBM Poll - Creativity is now considered the most important leadership
quality for success in business outweighing even integrity and global thinking according to a much-
referenced recent study by IBM
Difference Between Artistic and Creative Ability ndash Sometimes we confuse artistic ability with
creativity If I canrsquot paint or draw Irdquom not creative Not true
Creative Problem-Solving - We often approach challenges without considering what mode of thinking
wersquore utilizing to solve them As a result we tend to limit the range of possible solutions wersquore able to
generate
How You Feel Affects What You Create - Our feelings and our state of being goes into nearly
everything we do How you feel is represented in nearly everything you do and create
Go With The Flow - Flow- the mental state of being completely present and fully immersed in a task-
is a strong contributor to creativity
Your Creative Genius Mindset - Creativity allows us to think outside of the box around the box and
through the box in an imaginative and free flowing manner
8 Counter-Intuitive Ways To Improve Your Well-Being amp Creativity ndash To help you break the busy-ness
cycle and work happier wersquove rounded up a handful of counter-intuitive ways to tweak your habits and
your mindset
29 Ways To Stay More Creative ndash Make lists carry a notebook everywhere and 27 more
9 Types Of Brainfood For Writers ndash Did you know that some foods can support brain functionmdashand
maybe even make you a better writer
Smile They Canrsquot Commoditize Creativity ndash Both Britain and America have forgotten that creativity is
a core strength and a reason to be not just proud but extremely optimistic also
8 Quick Truths About Creativity - Great artists inspire you to your own greatness and other truths
Creative People More Likely To Cheat - Is there a link between creativity and dishonesty According
to a new study there is
Creative Exercise - If you want to be creative yoursquore going to have to take a risk and likely do
something that scares or intimidates you
The Secret Of Great Creative People - If you want to be creative you must be curious about the world
around you
One Fact That Can Change Your Life ndash (Video) Consider this one fact about life Steve Jobs gave in an
interview years and years ago
Start Thinking Like A Reality TV Star ndash Reality shows offer us many parallels into the world of
innovation
5 Free Tools For Quick Online Brainstorming - The five services mentioned in this article are free and
donrsquot require users to register
Want A Creative Boost- Whenever yoursquore feeling like you shouldnrsquot stop working stop Stopping
when yoursquore feeling in the prime of a work of art or a project can do a lot of good things for both you
and the work
How To Be Creative While Following The Rules - Knowing your constraints can help with your
creativity
Learn From 10 Creative Business People - Here are 10 bold thinkers who tell us how they use
creativity at work and the lessons they learned along the way
5 Tools For Innovation -Startups are supposed to be innovative mdash but they can get as bogged down in
the details as any big company Here are five ways to keep the innovative spark alive
The Rules Of A Creatorrsquos Life ndash 1 is do more than you are told to do
6 Steps To Building Creative Endurance ndash Just as an athlete quickly loses fitness without training so
your creative stamina will fade away if you donrsquot work at maintaining it ndash every week if not every day
December Brainstorm ndash What did daVinci and Edison have that we donrsquot have
What Is A Problem ndash Donrsquot fear ldquoproblemsrdquo
When It Comes To Ideas Teams Win - In an office where innovation and creativity thrive convincing
employees that teamwork can help build up their ideas ndash rather than stifle them ndash is critical
Mind Games amp The Human Brain ndash Mind games may come across as silly diversions from boredom or
against waning social interactions but they are so much more than that
15 Scientific Facts About Creativity ndash Although creativity keeps human society flourishing science
honestly offers few answers to how the intricate infinitely complex concept actually works
Tips To Stimulate Childrenrsquos Creativity - Creativity is the greatest human potential and we need to
work together to develop childrenrsquos creativity start from home
Ads That Win Creative Awards Sell More Product - Ads that win creative awards are 11 times more
efficient at selling stuff than other ads
How To Sharpen Your Ninja Memory Skills ndash Ninjas being spies had to remember a lot of information
without committing it to paper Here is how they did it
Banish Judgment Boost Creativity - Your voice of judgment is getting in the way of your creativity
Some tips on how to get that voice to shut up
7 Important Creative Thinking Skills ndash The title tells it all
When Should You Give Up On An Idea ndash Ideas take a long time to spread So how do you know when
to move on
Super 8 Lessons On How To Be More Creative From Spielberg - Here are 8 creative lessons from the
guys behind the film Super 8
How Trends And Creativity Become Contagious ndash This short documentary explores how trends and
creativity become contagious in music and fashion
The Idiotrsquos Guide To Setting Up An Innovation Task Force ndash Innovation task forces often die an
unpleasant death Here are some guidelines to help yours avoid its demise
Stop Working Overtime To Be More Creative ndash Working nonstop all day doesnrsquot lend itself to thinking
of new and better ways to get the job done
How Mobile Devices Rob You Of Creativity - The thing about mobile devices is the promise that yoursquoll
never be bored again ndash and that is the problem
29 Ways To Stay Creative ndash The title says it all
Creative Resources ndash Creative comes from the Latin ldquoto producerdquo so creativity is about producing
something new Here are some resources to help you produce
How Talent Develops ndash Talent is made not born
Mindful Musicianship ndash Mindful practice breeds excellence mindless practice cultivates mediocrity
20 More Clever Guerrilla Ads ndash Bored Panda has handpicked another collection of guerrilla marketing
examples Which is your favorite
Three Ways To Jumpstart Your Creativity - Instead of fighting to get water from a well thatrsquos run dry
try these simple techniques that will help you regain your focus and release your creative energy
The Top 6 Predictors Of Creative Performance ndash Most companies donrsquot use any method for assessing
creativity despite claiming it to be a critical competency for staff to possess But there are ways to
predict it
Marketers Itrsquos Time To Reinvent Creativity ndash The fact is the future of marketingrsquos probably not going
to be the past of marketing just bigger faster noisier
8 Steps To Take When Your Creative Muse Abandons You ndash Step 1 donrsquot get down on yourself
40 More Clever Logos With Hidden Symbolism ndash What do you think of these logos
Finding Creativity On IQ Tests - One of the main arguments made against the use of IQ tests is that
they donrsquot measure creativity But is this true
Managing Time Schedule Can Add Value To Creativity - To maximize growth you need an awareness
of the ldquoassassins of creativityrdquo that keep us from tapping our potential
12 Ways To Add Creativity To Your Photography - Here are twelve fun in-camera hacks to experiment
with to get more abstract and artistic shots
10 More Ways To Be Creative Like A Kid ndash Kids are naturally creative because they donrsquot yet have the
adult filter Go back to your childhood in order to tap that creativity
Ideas ndash How To Get More Of The Good Ones ndash Ideas are the result of the need to find a necessary
solution to a problem it is just lots of hard work experimentation failure and a leap of faith
Nurturing A Culture Of Creativity ndash Making entrepreneurial culture thrive in an abandoned warehouse
The Eight Pillars Of Innovation ndash In a world where the miraculous very quickly becomes common-
place how can a company especially one as big as Google maintain a spirit of innovation year after
year
5 Essential Money Skills For Creatives ndash Want to know how to earn a good living from your creativity
without selling out Here you go
Where Do Good Ideas Come From - Steven Johnson gives us a historical perspective on innovation
throughout human civilization in this animation drawn from his latest book
The Science Of Serendipity - As disruptive technologies and business models challenge established
companies and even jeopardize industries innovation has shifted from a competitive advantage to a
competitive imperative
10 Creativity Killers ndash Here is the list of 10 creativity killers and solutions on how to combat them and
beat the killers with a stick so you can keep progressing and moving forward in your freelance career
15 Beautiful amp Creative QR Codes - Thanks to a 30 tolerance in QR c ode readability you can have
some real fun with clever designs
Fantasy In Blue ndash Some very cool music just made for creative thinking Check it out in this Youtube
video
20 Awesome Billboards ndash Here are some very cool and creative billboards
A 12-Step Guide To Fostering Your Creativity ndash How to be creative on demand
Does Creativity Require Freedom Or Constraint ndash Freedom is often associated with creativity yet
recent work in the decision making literature suggests that too much freedom can be paralyzing when
it provides too many choices
5 Ways To Maximize Your Cognitive Potential ndash There are five primary elements involved in
increasing your fluid intelligence or cognitive ability and you can learn how to use them
The Cascade Of Creativity ndash Breaking a task down into component parts makes it manageable and
encourages new thinking
Reaching Your Superconscious With Help From Da Vinci ndash Da Vinci used a technique called
streamwriting for harnessing his superconscious and for examining his own thoughts from a different
perspective
You Have Amazing Powers Of Creativity - The human brainrsquos ability to create all-new images is
amazing and this creative power is a normal part of every human brain
How To Be A Faster Writer - Itrsquos no secret that writing is hardhellipbut why canrsquot you be one of those
special few for whom it comes easily A little training and you too can join the speedy writers
5 Rules For A Creative Culture ndash Rule 1 ndash avoid rules
Ideas Perhaps The Last Inexhaustible Commodity - The story of development is the story of
identifying and exploiting seemingly inexhaustible commodities We are still shifting to discover the
next inexhaustible commodity even though it is right in front of us
Ways To Keep Innovation Alive In Your Organization - When your company has an existing proven
method of conducting business it can be a struggle to keep innovation alive
How Good Stress Breeds Creativity ndash Those of us in the trenches know a little ldquogood stressrdquo can
actually help boost creativity and innovation
Failing To Innovate While Surrounded By Ideas - We have an inexhaustible source of creativity ideas
and innovation which if applied correctly can create solutions to many challenges
How To Thrive In A World Of Elusive Creativity - Very few companies actually know how to develop
retain and unleash creativity to drive their business
Idea A Day ndash You never know what idea will pop up here For instance encourage more men to visit
the dentist by opening topless clinics
Creativity Brain Games ndash Games questions and challenges to improve creative thinking
20 Points ndash A 20-point checklist developed by Wen Winger to help you solve problems
Heads Up - New ideas from all areas of human endeavor to get your little gray cells jumping
Lingzini ndash The online naming application to help you develop product and service names
Creativity Not As Well Received As We Think - Using creativity to solve problems is usually
encouraged and championed as companiesrsquo secret to success But researchers have questioned whether
people actually welcome creative tastes with open arms
How Important Is Creative Learning In Early Education - Children exposed to creative learning in
Early Years Education are the key to a prosperous modern economy according to a new collection
published by the think tank Demos
How To Tap Employee Ideas - Seven experts in tapping employee creativity share these tips to get the
best ideas from all parts of the company
Dilbert On Creativity ndash Are you creative Better think about it twice
Whatrsquos The Alternative - How to generate alternative solutions when faced with a problem
To Cultivate Innovation Work Like An Artist - How do we put ourselves in a frame of mind where we
can receive inspiration when it comes to us Think like an artist
Writerrsquos Block How To Break Through ndash Sometimes to break writerrsquos block you need to start at the
end and not the beginning
The Creative Power Of Thinking Outside Yourself ndash New research shows that we can think of more
creative ideas for other people than for ourselves
23 Reasons Why Brainstorming Fizzles- How many times have you participated in a brainstorming
session only to be underwhelmed by the utter lack of follow up Unfortunately in most businesses
this is often the norm
Why Visualizing Creativity Is The Road To Marketing Success ndash Spontaneity and expression that are
the hallmarks of inspiration and the creative mind can sometimes conflict with business environments
that look for understanding deliverables and accountability meaning that the time spent on
brainstorming ideas and gathering inspiration is limited
Getting Started - Whether we plan to create a performance composition essay or mousetrap we
have to launch our project and work on it regularly
Need A Brilliant Idea Steal It - When you can borrow and build off of ideas from other entrepreneurs
and companies do it
Diversifying Your Creative Work ndash What do you do when your primary creative endeavor does not
support you enough emotionally or financially
60 Examples Of Creative Typography ndash Type can be used very effectively as a design element
How Do You Measure The Value Of Creativity In A Brand ndash Brands are actually valuable business
assets and should be treated with care creativity and innovation
Better Brainstorming - How do you lead a brainstorming meeting First forget about the box that
according to generally accepted brainstorming practices yoursquore supposed to be thinking outside of
The Rise Of Corporate Artistry ndash (video) Hilary Austen the author of ldquoArtistry Unleashedrdquo and Amy
Cappellazzo Chairman of Postwar and Comtemporary Development for Christiersquos International
discusses what organisations can learn from the arts to foster creativity and peak performance
Why Plants On Your Desk Boost Creativity ndash It turns out that plants and trees have a very powerful
impact on human creativity
The Complexity Of Creative People ndash Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives and if we
reflect a bit we find that most things that are interesting and important to us are the result of
creativity
Improving Your Creativity - Some people in this world are seen as naturally creative and great
innovators who are constantly bursting with ideas which they put into practice So what are the rest
of us to do
9 Steps For Creative Problem Solving ndash [Infographic] In business the process of generating and
commercializing a good idea has been honed by creative industries for more than a hundred years This
infographic presents nine major steps toward creative problem solving for new product development
17 Resources To Awaken Your Right Brain ndash For all those looking to be more right brained here are
17 resources to help
The Creative Discipline - Creativity is less an art than a disciplinendashand surprisingly practical and
accessible
How To Train The Aging Brain ndash Can an old brain learn and then remember what it learns Put
another way is this a brain that should be in school
Are Introverts Better At Fostering Innovation - Introverts tend to be responsive rather than reactive
avoiding costly mistakes and giving employees the confidence they need to be creative
5 Ways To Kill A Brainstorming Session - As brainstorming has become customary has it also lost its
sparkle and value for your company Herersquos where you may have gone wrong and what to avoid in
the future
7 Types Of Creative Block amp What To Do About Them - When you rely on your creativity to pay the
bills and build your reputation you canrsquot afford to be short of ideas or the energy to put them into
action
A Message To Those Who Believe They Are Not Creative - Saying you arenrsquot creative is like saying
you arenrsquot human Sorry to blow your cover but yoursquore hiding something great about yourself
Marissa Mayer Idea Connector - Companies need formalized processes for people with ideas to get to
people with the influence to move on them Google VP Marissa Mayer discusses her role as Idea
Connector at Google
How To Innovate More ndash Like the old joke about how you get to Carnegie Hall practice practice
practice
6 Ways Social Networks Can Boost Creativity - There are six important things to look for when
evaluating a new social network for its creative thinking potential
Why Education Without Creativity Isnrsquot Enough ndash To compete long term the US needs more
brainstorming not memorization more individuality not standardization
Mashup Culture Gets Innovative - Sometimes innovation is as simple as turning a ketchup bottle upside
down But what about putting bug repellent in clothing or carbonation in milk Itrsquos convergence culture
gone wild
The Six DNA Strands of Innovation Leaders ndash The traits of innovation leaders can be acquired none
were born exceptional innovation leaders rather many have adjusted their skills communication
styles work disciplines and cognitive capacity to get to where they are today
Creativity Apps For iPad ndash The iTunes store is crammed with apps Here is a list of some very good
ones to help boost your creativity
20 Ways To Encourage Creativity In Children - If you want to encourage children to use their
imaginations to not be afraid of a blank page to think for themselves and to try new things give this
list a look Some of the activities are for older children who already can read
Solving Problems The Soviet Way ndash TRIZ was developed in the Soviet Union over 2 decades by a man
named Genrich Altshuller who studied 40000+ patents in order to reveal how invention runs in
patterns It teaches you to look at problems in a different way
The Answer Is In Your Dreams - By thinking about specific dilemmas before bed we can increase our
chances that we will dream a solution
17 Ways To Be More Right Brained - For all those who feel stuck in the left-side of their brain and
who desperately want to create something and begin to awaken their right-brain hemisphere here are
17 resourcesndashsome free some notndashthat will help get you started
Post-it Brainstorming - Using the power of Post-it Notes and brainstorming
Focused Daydreaming - Imagine going into a meeting with the Board of Directors and suggesting that
employees should spend some of their time in work daydreaming How would they react
Brainwriting - Enter the brainwriting technique ndash an idea-generating process that enables EVERYONE in
the group to participate in a nonthreatening way
11 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Innovation - An innovation that revolutionizes your life
is the dream of every entrepreneur But that dream may die hard if you donrsquot have the right
expectations
The 7 Deadly Sins That Prevent Creative Thinking - The seven most common reasons why people are
not creative thinkers
Cool Gadgets For Creative Offices - Each designer or agency office should be filled with creative and
innovative gadgets that surprise our clients and stimulate the imagination
Clorox Involves Fans In Innovation- Clorox is doing some exciting things in community management
Its latest initiative is designed to get fans customers and professionals to submit ideas to build new
and better products
10 Innovation Myths ndash Josh Suskewicz and Scott Anthony have come up with the 10 innovation myths
they encounter most often in the field
16 Creative Ways To Make Your Facebook Timeline Cover Photo - When Timeline is rolled out your
personal profile will be organized in reverse chronological order as a ldquotimelinerdquo of your life like an
online scrapbook
The Beatles Lessons in Business Innovation - What can we learn from the Beatles about Creativity
and Innovation in Business
How To Think Creatively - The first key to intentionally nurturing our creativity is to understand how
it works
Need To Create Get A Constraint - One of the many paradoxes of human creativity is that it seems to
benefit from constraints and restrictions
Thinking Like Leonardo da Vinci - ldquoSimplicity is the ultimate sophisticationrdquo ndash Leonardo da Vinci
Can Business Be As Creative As The Arts - There are several ways you could make a case for business
as a genuinely creative field Letrsquos explore them
Putting Your Imagination To Work - Here are some terrific examples of connecting diverse stimuli to
generate new ideas
Creativity Rated 1 Trait In IBM Poll - Creativity is now considered the most important leadership
quality for success in business outweighing even integrity and global thinking according to a much-
referenced recent study by IBM
Difference Between Artistic and Creative Ability ndash Sometimes we confuse artistic ability with
creativity If I canrsquot paint or draw Irdquom not creative Not true
Creative Problem-Solving - We often approach challenges without considering what mode of thinking
wersquore utilizing to solve them As a result we tend to limit the range of possible solutions wersquore able to
generate
How You Feel Affects What You Create - Our feelings and our state of being goes into nearly
everything we do How you feel is represented in nearly everything you do and create
Go With The Flow - Flow- the mental state of being completely present and fully immersed in a task-
is a strong contributor to creativity
Your Creative Genius Mindset - Creativity allows us to think outside of the box around the box and
through the box in an imaginative and free flowing manner
8 Counter-Intuitive Ways To Improve Your Well-Being amp Creativity ndash To help you break the busy-ness
cycle and work happier wersquove rounded up a handful of counter-intuitive ways to tweak your habits and
your mindset
29 Ways To Stay More Creative ndash Make lists carry a notebook everywhere and 27 more
9 Types Of Brainfood For Writers ndash Did you know that some foods can support brain functionmdashand
maybe even make you a better writer
Smile They Canrsquot Commoditize Creativity ndash Both Britain and America have forgotten that creativity is
a core strength and a reason to be not just proud but extremely optimistic also
8 Quick Truths About Creativity - Great artists inspire you to your own greatness and other truths
Creative People More Likely To Cheat - Is there a link between creativity and dishonesty According
to a new study there is
Creative Exercise - If you want to be creative yoursquore going to have to take a risk and likely do
something that scares or intimidates you
The Secret Of Great Creative People - If you want to be creative you must be curious about the world
around you
One Fact That Can Change Your Life ndash (Video) Consider this one fact about life Steve Jobs gave in an
interview years and years ago
Start Thinking Like A Reality TV Star ndash Reality shows offer us many parallels into the world of
innovation
5 Free Tools For Quick Online Brainstorming - The five services mentioned in this article are free and
donrsquot require users to register
Want A Creative Boost- Whenever yoursquore feeling like you shouldnrsquot stop working stop Stopping
when yoursquore feeling in the prime of a work of art or a project can do a lot of good things for both you
and the work
How To Be Creative While Following The Rules - Knowing your constraints can help with your
creativity
Learn From 10 Creative Business People - Here are 10 bold thinkers who tell us how they use
creativity at work and the lessons they learned along the way
5 Tools For Innovation -Startups are supposed to be innovative mdash but they can get as bogged down in
the details as any big company Here are five ways to keep the innovative spark alive
The Rules Of A Creatorrsquos Life ndash 1 is do more than you are told to do
6 Steps To Building Creative Endurance ndash Just as an athlete quickly loses fitness without training so
your creative stamina will fade away if you donrsquot work at maintaining it ndash every week if not every day
December Brainstorm ndash What did daVinci and Edison have that we donrsquot have
What Is A Problem ndash Donrsquot fear ldquoproblemsrdquo
When It Comes To Ideas Teams Win - In an office where innovation and creativity thrive convincing
employees that teamwork can help build up their ideas ndash rather than stifle them ndash is critical
Mind Games amp The Human Brain ndash Mind games may come across as silly diversions from boredom or
against waning social interactions but they are so much more than that
15 Scientific Facts About Creativity ndash Although creativity keeps human society flourishing science
honestly offers few answers to how the intricate infinitely complex concept actually works
Tips To Stimulate Childrenrsquos Creativity - Creativity is the greatest human potential and we need to
work together to develop childrenrsquos creativity start from home
Ads That Win Creative Awards Sell More Product - Ads that win creative awards are 11 times more
efficient at selling stuff than other ads
Three Ways To Jumpstart Your Creativity - Instead of fighting to get water from a well thatrsquos run dry
try these simple techniques that will help you regain your focus and release your creative energy
The Top 6 Predictors Of Creative Performance ndash Most companies donrsquot use any method for assessing
creativity despite claiming it to be a critical competency for staff to possess But there are ways to
predict it
Marketers Itrsquos Time To Reinvent Creativity ndash The fact is the future of marketingrsquos probably not going
to be the past of marketing just bigger faster noisier
8 Steps To Take When Your Creative Muse Abandons You ndash Step 1 donrsquot get down on yourself
40 More Clever Logos With Hidden Symbolism ndash What do you think of these logos
Finding Creativity On IQ Tests - One of the main arguments made against the use of IQ tests is that
they donrsquot measure creativity But is this true
Managing Time Schedule Can Add Value To Creativity - To maximize growth you need an awareness
of the ldquoassassins of creativityrdquo that keep us from tapping our potential
12 Ways To Add Creativity To Your Photography - Here are twelve fun in-camera hacks to experiment
with to get more abstract and artistic shots
10 More Ways To Be Creative Like A Kid ndash Kids are naturally creative because they donrsquot yet have the
adult filter Go back to your childhood in order to tap that creativity
Ideas ndash How To Get More Of The Good Ones ndash Ideas are the result of the need to find a necessary
solution to a problem it is just lots of hard work experimentation failure and a leap of faith
Nurturing A Culture Of Creativity ndash Making entrepreneurial culture thrive in an abandoned warehouse
The Eight Pillars Of Innovation ndash In a world where the miraculous very quickly becomes common-
place how can a company especially one as big as Google maintain a spirit of innovation year after
year
5 Essential Money Skills For Creatives ndash Want to know how to earn a good living from your creativity
without selling out Here you go
Where Do Good Ideas Come From - Steven Johnson gives us a historical perspective on innovation
throughout human civilization in this animation drawn from his latest book
The Science Of Serendipity - As disruptive technologies and business models challenge established
companies and even jeopardize industries innovation has shifted from a competitive advantage to a
competitive imperative
10 Creativity Killers ndash Here is the list of 10 creativity killers and solutions on how to combat them and
beat the killers with a stick so you can keep progressing and moving forward in your freelance career
15 Beautiful amp Creative QR Codes - Thanks to a 30 tolerance in QR c ode readability you can have
some real fun with clever designs
Fantasy In Blue ndash Some very cool music just made for creative thinking Check it out in this Youtube
video
20 Awesome Billboards ndash Here are some very cool and creative billboards
A 12-Step Guide To Fostering Your Creativity ndash How to be creative on demand
Does Creativity Require Freedom Or Constraint ndash Freedom is often associated with creativity yet
recent work in the decision making literature suggests that too much freedom can be paralyzing when
it provides too many choices
5 Ways To Maximize Your Cognitive Potential ndash There are five primary elements involved in
increasing your fluid intelligence or cognitive ability and you can learn how to use them
The Cascade Of Creativity ndash Breaking a task down into component parts makes it manageable and
encourages new thinking
Reaching Your Superconscious With Help From Da Vinci ndash Da Vinci used a technique called
streamwriting for harnessing his superconscious and for examining his own thoughts from a different
perspective
You Have Amazing Powers Of Creativity - The human brainrsquos ability to create all-new images is
amazing and this creative power is a normal part of every human brain
How To Be A Faster Writer - Itrsquos no secret that writing is hardhellipbut why canrsquot you be one of those
special few for whom it comes easily A little training and you too can join the speedy writers
5 Rules For A Creative Culture ndash Rule 1 ndash avoid rules
Ideas Perhaps The Last Inexhaustible Commodity - The story of development is the story of
identifying and exploiting seemingly inexhaustible commodities We are still shifting to discover the
next inexhaustible commodity even though it is right in front of us
Ways To Keep Innovation Alive In Your Organization - When your company has an existing proven
method of conducting business it can be a struggle to keep innovation alive
How Good Stress Breeds Creativity ndash Those of us in the trenches know a little ldquogood stressrdquo can
actually help boost creativity and innovation
Failing To Innovate While Surrounded By Ideas - We have an inexhaustible source of creativity ideas
and innovation which if applied correctly can create solutions to many challenges
How To Thrive In A World Of Elusive Creativity - Very few companies actually know how to develop
retain and unleash creativity to drive their business
Idea A Day ndash You never know what idea will pop up here For instance encourage more men to visit
the dentist by opening topless clinics
Creativity Brain Games ndash Games questions and challenges to improve creative thinking
20 Points ndash A 20-point checklist developed by Wen Winger to help you solve problems
Heads Up - New ideas from all areas of human endeavor to get your little gray cells jumping
Lingzini ndash The online naming application to help you develop product and service names
Creativity Not As Well Received As We Think - Using creativity to solve problems is usually
encouraged and championed as companiesrsquo secret to success But researchers have questioned whether
people actually welcome creative tastes with open arms
How Important Is Creative Learning In Early Education - Children exposed to creative learning in
Early Years Education are the key to a prosperous modern economy according to a new collection
published by the think tank Demos
How To Tap Employee Ideas - Seven experts in tapping employee creativity share these tips to get the
best ideas from all parts of the company
Dilbert On Creativity ndash Are you creative Better think about it twice
Whatrsquos The Alternative - How to generate alternative solutions when faced with a problem
To Cultivate Innovation Work Like An Artist - How do we put ourselves in a frame of mind where we
can receive inspiration when it comes to us Think like an artist
Writerrsquos Block How To Break Through ndash Sometimes to break writerrsquos block you need to start at the
end and not the beginning
The Creative Power Of Thinking Outside Yourself ndash New research shows that we can think of more
creative ideas for other people than for ourselves
23 Reasons Why Brainstorming Fizzles- How many times have you participated in a brainstorming
session only to be underwhelmed by the utter lack of follow up Unfortunately in most businesses
this is often the norm
Why Visualizing Creativity Is The Road To Marketing Success ndash Spontaneity and expression that are
the hallmarks of inspiration and the creative mind can sometimes conflict with business environments
that look for understanding deliverables and accountability meaning that the time spent on
brainstorming ideas and gathering inspiration is limited
Getting Started - Whether we plan to create a performance composition essay or mousetrap we
have to launch our project and work on it regularly
Need A Brilliant Idea Steal It - When you can borrow and build off of ideas from other entrepreneurs
and companies do it
Diversifying Your Creative Work ndash What do you do when your primary creative endeavor does not
support you enough emotionally or financially
60 Examples Of Creative Typography ndash Type can be used very effectively as a design element
How Do You Measure The Value Of Creativity In A Brand ndash Brands are actually valuable business
assets and should be treated with care creativity and innovation
Better Brainstorming - How do you lead a brainstorming meeting First forget about the box that
according to generally accepted brainstorming practices yoursquore supposed to be thinking outside of
The Rise Of Corporate Artistry ndash (video) Hilary Austen the author of ldquoArtistry Unleashedrdquo and Amy
Cappellazzo Chairman of Postwar and Comtemporary Development for Christiersquos International
discusses what organisations can learn from the arts to foster creativity and peak performance
Why Plants On Your Desk Boost Creativity ndash It turns out that plants and trees have a very powerful
impact on human creativity
The Complexity Of Creative People ndash Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives and if we
reflect a bit we find that most things that are interesting and important to us are the result of
creativity
Improving Your Creativity - Some people in this world are seen as naturally creative and great
innovators who are constantly bursting with ideas which they put into practice So what are the rest
of us to do
9 Steps For Creative Problem Solving ndash [Infographic] In business the process of generating and
commercializing a good idea has been honed by creative industries for more than a hundred years This
infographic presents nine major steps toward creative problem solving for new product development
17 Resources To Awaken Your Right Brain ndash For all those looking to be more right brained here are
17 resources to help
The Creative Discipline - Creativity is less an art than a disciplinendashand surprisingly practical and
accessible
How To Train The Aging Brain ndash Can an old brain learn and then remember what it learns Put
another way is this a brain that should be in school
Are Introverts Better At Fostering Innovation - Introverts tend to be responsive rather than reactive
avoiding costly mistakes and giving employees the confidence they need to be creative
5 Ways To Kill A Brainstorming Session - As brainstorming has become customary has it also lost its
sparkle and value for your company Herersquos where you may have gone wrong and what to avoid in
the future
7 Types Of Creative Block amp What To Do About Them - When you rely on your creativity to pay the
bills and build your reputation you canrsquot afford to be short of ideas or the energy to put them into
action
A Message To Those Who Believe They Are Not Creative - Saying you arenrsquot creative is like saying
you arenrsquot human Sorry to blow your cover but yoursquore hiding something great about yourself
Marissa Mayer Idea Connector - Companies need formalized processes for people with ideas to get to
people with the influence to move on them Google VP Marissa Mayer discusses her role as Idea
Connector at Google
How To Innovate More ndash Like the old joke about how you get to Carnegie Hall practice practice
practice
6 Ways Social Networks Can Boost Creativity - There are six important things to look for when
evaluating a new social network for its creative thinking potential
Why Education Without Creativity Isnrsquot Enough ndash To compete long term the US needs more
brainstorming not memorization more individuality not standardization
Mashup Culture Gets Innovative - Sometimes innovation is as simple as turning a ketchup bottle upside
down But what about putting bug repellent in clothing or carbonation in milk Itrsquos convergence culture
gone wild
The Six DNA Strands of Innovation Leaders ndash The traits of innovation leaders can be acquired none
were born exceptional innovation leaders rather many have adjusted their skills communication
styles work disciplines and cognitive capacity to get to where they are today
Creativity Apps For iPad ndash The iTunes store is crammed with apps Here is a list of some very good
ones to help boost your creativity
20 Ways To Encourage Creativity In Children - If you want to encourage children to use their
imaginations to not be afraid of a blank page to think for themselves and to try new things give this
list a look Some of the activities are for older children who already can read
Solving Problems The Soviet Way ndash TRIZ was developed in the Soviet Union over 2 decades by a man
named Genrich Altshuller who studied 40000+ patents in order to reveal how invention runs in
patterns It teaches you to look at problems in a different way
The Answer Is In Your Dreams - By thinking about specific dilemmas before bed we can increase our
chances that we will dream a solution
17 Ways To Be More Right Brained - For all those who feel stuck in the left-side of their brain and
who desperately want to create something and begin to awaken their right-brain hemisphere here are
17 resourcesndashsome free some notndashthat will help get you started
Post-it Brainstorming - Using the power of Post-it Notes and brainstorming
Focused Daydreaming - Imagine going into a meeting with the Board of Directors and suggesting that
employees should spend some of their time in work daydreaming How would they react
Brainwriting - Enter the brainwriting technique ndash an idea-generating process that enables EVERYONE in
the group to participate in a nonthreatening way
11 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Innovation - An innovation that revolutionizes your life
is the dream of every entrepreneur But that dream may die hard if you donrsquot have the right
expectations
The 7 Deadly Sins That Prevent Creative Thinking - The seven most common reasons why people are
not creative thinkers
Cool Gadgets For Creative Offices - Each designer or agency office should be filled with creative and
innovative gadgets that surprise our clients and stimulate the imagination
Clorox Involves Fans In Innovation- Clorox is doing some exciting things in community management
Its latest initiative is designed to get fans customers and professionals to submit ideas to build new
and better products
10 Innovation Myths ndash Josh Suskewicz and Scott Anthony have come up with the 10 innovation myths
they encounter most often in the field
16 Creative Ways To Make Your Facebook Timeline Cover Photo - When Timeline is rolled out your
personal profile will be organized in reverse chronological order as a ldquotimelinerdquo of your life like an
online scrapbook
The Beatles Lessons in Business Innovation - What can we learn from the Beatles about Creativity
and Innovation in Business
How To Think Creatively - The first key to intentionally nurturing our creativity is to understand how
it works
Need To Create Get A Constraint - One of the many paradoxes of human creativity is that it seems to
benefit from constraints and restrictions
Thinking Like Leonardo da Vinci - ldquoSimplicity is the ultimate sophisticationrdquo ndash Leonardo da Vinci
Can Business Be As Creative As The Arts - There are several ways you could make a case for business
as a genuinely creative field Letrsquos explore them
Putting Your Imagination To Work - Here are some terrific examples of connecting diverse stimuli to
generate new ideas
Creativity Rated 1 Trait In IBM Poll - Creativity is now considered the most important leadership
quality for success in business outweighing even integrity and global thinking according to a much-
referenced recent study by IBM
Difference Between Artistic and Creative Ability ndash Sometimes we confuse artistic ability with
creativity If I canrsquot paint or draw Irdquom not creative Not true
Creative Problem-Solving - We often approach challenges without considering what mode of thinking
wersquore utilizing to solve them As a result we tend to limit the range of possible solutions wersquore able to
generate
How You Feel Affects What You Create - Our feelings and our state of being goes into nearly
everything we do How you feel is represented in nearly everything you do and create
Go With The Flow - Flow- the mental state of being completely present and fully immersed in a task-
is a strong contributor to creativity
Your Creative Genius Mindset - Creativity allows us to think outside of the box around the box and
through the box in an imaginative and free flowing manner
8 Counter-Intuitive Ways To Improve Your Well-Being amp Creativity ndash To help you break the busy-ness
cycle and work happier wersquove rounded up a handful of counter-intuitive ways to tweak your habits and
your mindset
29 Ways To Stay More Creative ndash Make lists carry a notebook everywhere and 27 more
9 Types Of Brainfood For Writers ndash Did you know that some foods can support brain functionmdashand
maybe even make you a better writer
Smile They Canrsquot Commoditize Creativity ndash Both Britain and America have forgotten that creativity is
a core strength and a reason to be not just proud but extremely optimistic also
8 Quick Truths About Creativity - Great artists inspire you to your own greatness and other truths
Creative People More Likely To Cheat - Is there a link between creativity and dishonesty According
to a new study there is
Creative Exercise - If you want to be creative yoursquore going to have to take a risk and likely do
something that scares or intimidates you
The Secret Of Great Creative People - If you want to be creative you must be curious about the world
around you
One Fact That Can Change Your Life ndash (Video) Consider this one fact about life Steve Jobs gave in an
interview years and years ago
Start Thinking Like A Reality TV Star ndash Reality shows offer us many parallels into the world of
innovation
5 Free Tools For Quick Online Brainstorming - The five services mentioned in this article are free and
donrsquot require users to register
Want A Creative Boost- Whenever yoursquore feeling like you shouldnrsquot stop working stop Stopping
when yoursquore feeling in the prime of a work of art or a project can do a lot of good things for both you
and the work
How To Be Creative While Following The Rules - Knowing your constraints can help with your
creativity
Learn From 10 Creative Business People - Here are 10 bold thinkers who tell us how they use
creativity at work and the lessons they learned along the way
5 Tools For Innovation -Startups are supposed to be innovative mdash but they can get as bogged down in
the details as any big company Here are five ways to keep the innovative spark alive
The Rules Of A Creatorrsquos Life ndash 1 is do more than you are told to do
6 Steps To Building Creative Endurance ndash Just as an athlete quickly loses fitness without training so
your creative stamina will fade away if you donrsquot work at maintaining it ndash every week if not every day
December Brainstorm ndash What did daVinci and Edison have that we donrsquot have
What Is A Problem ndash Donrsquot fear ldquoproblemsrdquo
When It Comes To Ideas Teams Win - In an office where innovation and creativity thrive convincing
employees that teamwork can help build up their ideas ndash rather than stifle them ndash is critical
Mind Games amp The Human Brain ndash Mind games may come across as silly diversions from boredom or
against waning social interactions but they are so much more than that
15 Scientific Facts About Creativity ndash Although creativity keeps human society flourishing science
honestly offers few answers to how the intricate infinitely complex concept actually works
Tips To Stimulate Childrenrsquos Creativity - Creativity is the greatest human potential and we need to
work together to develop childrenrsquos creativity start from home
Ads That Win Creative Awards Sell More Product - Ads that win creative awards are 11 times more
efficient at selling stuff than other ads
Where Do Good Ideas Come From - Steven Johnson gives us a historical perspective on innovation
throughout human civilization in this animation drawn from his latest book
The Science Of Serendipity - As disruptive technologies and business models challenge established
companies and even jeopardize industries innovation has shifted from a competitive advantage to a
competitive imperative
10 Creativity Killers ndash Here is the list of 10 creativity killers and solutions on how to combat them and
beat the killers with a stick so you can keep progressing and moving forward in your freelance career
15 Beautiful amp Creative QR Codes - Thanks to a 30 tolerance in QR c ode readability you can have
some real fun with clever designs
Fantasy In Blue ndash Some very cool music just made for creative thinking Check it out in this Youtube
video
20 Awesome Billboards ndash Here are some very cool and creative billboards
A 12-Step Guide To Fostering Your Creativity ndash How to be creative on demand
Does Creativity Require Freedom Or Constraint ndash Freedom is often associated with creativity yet
recent work in the decision making literature suggests that too much freedom can be paralyzing when
it provides too many choices
5 Ways To Maximize Your Cognitive Potential ndash There are five primary elements involved in
increasing your fluid intelligence or cognitive ability and you can learn how to use them
The Cascade Of Creativity ndash Breaking a task down into component parts makes it manageable and
encourages new thinking
Reaching Your Superconscious With Help From Da Vinci ndash Da Vinci used a technique called
streamwriting for harnessing his superconscious and for examining his own thoughts from a different
perspective
You Have Amazing Powers Of Creativity - The human brainrsquos ability to create all-new images is
amazing and this creative power is a normal part of every human brain
How To Be A Faster Writer - Itrsquos no secret that writing is hardhellipbut why canrsquot you be one of those
special few for whom it comes easily A little training and you too can join the speedy writers
5 Rules For A Creative Culture ndash Rule 1 ndash avoid rules
Ideas Perhaps The Last Inexhaustible Commodity - The story of development is the story of
identifying and exploiting seemingly inexhaustible commodities We are still shifting to discover the
next inexhaustible commodity even though it is right in front of us
Ways To Keep Innovation Alive In Your Organization - When your company has an existing proven
method of conducting business it can be a struggle to keep innovation alive
How Good Stress Breeds Creativity ndash Those of us in the trenches know a little ldquogood stressrdquo can
actually help boost creativity and innovation
Failing To Innovate While Surrounded By Ideas - We have an inexhaustible source of creativity ideas
and innovation which if applied correctly can create solutions to many challenges
How To Thrive In A World Of Elusive Creativity - Very few companies actually know how to develop
retain and unleash creativity to drive their business
Idea A Day ndash You never know what idea will pop up here For instance encourage more men to visit
the dentist by opening topless clinics
Creativity Brain Games ndash Games questions and challenges to improve creative thinking
20 Points ndash A 20-point checklist developed by Wen Winger to help you solve problems
Heads Up - New ideas from all areas of human endeavor to get your little gray cells jumping
Lingzini ndash The online naming application to help you develop product and service names
Creativity Not As Well Received As We Think - Using creativity to solve problems is usually
encouraged and championed as companiesrsquo secret to success But researchers have questioned whether
people actually welcome creative tastes with open arms
How Important Is Creative Learning In Early Education - Children exposed to creative learning in
Early Years Education are the key to a prosperous modern economy according to a new collection
published by the think tank Demos
How To Tap Employee Ideas - Seven experts in tapping employee creativity share these tips to get the
best ideas from all parts of the company
Dilbert On Creativity ndash Are you creative Better think about it twice
Whatrsquos The Alternative - How to generate alternative solutions when faced with a problem
To Cultivate Innovation Work Like An Artist - How do we put ourselves in a frame of mind where we
can receive inspiration when it comes to us Think like an artist
Writerrsquos Block How To Break Through ndash Sometimes to break writerrsquos block you need to start at the
end and not the beginning
The Creative Power Of Thinking Outside Yourself ndash New research shows that we can think of more
creative ideas for other people than for ourselves
23 Reasons Why Brainstorming Fizzles- How many times have you participated in a brainstorming
session only to be underwhelmed by the utter lack of follow up Unfortunately in most businesses
this is often the norm
Why Visualizing Creativity Is The Road To Marketing Success ndash Spontaneity and expression that are
the hallmarks of inspiration and the creative mind can sometimes conflict with business environments
that look for understanding deliverables and accountability meaning that the time spent on
brainstorming ideas and gathering inspiration is limited
Getting Started - Whether we plan to create a performance composition essay or mousetrap we
have to launch our project and work on it regularly
Need A Brilliant Idea Steal It - When you can borrow and build off of ideas from other entrepreneurs
and companies do it
Diversifying Your Creative Work ndash What do you do when your primary creative endeavor does not
support you enough emotionally or financially
60 Examples Of Creative Typography ndash Type can be used very effectively as a design element
How Do You Measure The Value Of Creativity In A Brand ndash Brands are actually valuable business
assets and should be treated with care creativity and innovation
Better Brainstorming - How do you lead a brainstorming meeting First forget about the box that
according to generally accepted brainstorming practices yoursquore supposed to be thinking outside of
The Rise Of Corporate Artistry ndash (video) Hilary Austen the author of ldquoArtistry Unleashedrdquo and Amy
Cappellazzo Chairman of Postwar and Comtemporary Development for Christiersquos International
discusses what organisations can learn from the arts to foster creativity and peak performance
Why Plants On Your Desk Boost Creativity ndash It turns out that plants and trees have a very powerful
impact on human creativity
The Complexity Of Creative People ndash Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives and if we
reflect a bit we find that most things that are interesting and important to us are the result of
creativity
Improving Your Creativity - Some people in this world are seen as naturally creative and great
innovators who are constantly bursting with ideas which they put into practice So what are the rest
of us to do
9 Steps For Creative Problem Solving ndash [Infographic] In business the process of generating and
commercializing a good idea has been honed by creative industries for more than a hundred years This
infographic presents nine major steps toward creative problem solving for new product development
17 Resources To Awaken Your Right Brain ndash For all those looking to be more right brained here are
17 resources to help
The Creative Discipline - Creativity is less an art than a disciplinendashand surprisingly practical and
accessible
How To Train The Aging Brain ndash Can an old brain learn and then remember what it learns Put
another way is this a brain that should be in school
Are Introverts Better At Fostering Innovation - Introverts tend to be responsive rather than reactive
avoiding costly mistakes and giving employees the confidence they need to be creative
5 Ways To Kill A Brainstorming Session - As brainstorming has become customary has it also lost its
sparkle and value for your company Herersquos where you may have gone wrong and what to avoid in
the future
7 Types Of Creative Block amp What To Do About Them - When you rely on your creativity to pay the
bills and build your reputation you canrsquot afford to be short of ideas or the energy to put them into
action
A Message To Those Who Believe They Are Not Creative - Saying you arenrsquot creative is like saying
you arenrsquot human Sorry to blow your cover but yoursquore hiding something great about yourself
Marissa Mayer Idea Connector - Companies need formalized processes for people with ideas to get to
people with the influence to move on them Google VP Marissa Mayer discusses her role as Idea
Connector at Google
How To Innovate More ndash Like the old joke about how you get to Carnegie Hall practice practice
practice
6 Ways Social Networks Can Boost Creativity - There are six important things to look for when
evaluating a new social network for its creative thinking potential
Why Education Without Creativity Isnrsquot Enough ndash To compete long term the US needs more
brainstorming not memorization more individuality not standardization
Mashup Culture Gets Innovative - Sometimes innovation is as simple as turning a ketchup bottle upside
down But what about putting bug repellent in clothing or carbonation in milk Itrsquos convergence culture
gone wild
The Six DNA Strands of Innovation Leaders ndash The traits of innovation leaders can be acquired none
were born exceptional innovation leaders rather many have adjusted their skills communication
styles work disciplines and cognitive capacity to get to where they are today
Creativity Apps For iPad ndash The iTunes store is crammed with apps Here is a list of some very good
ones to help boost your creativity
20 Ways To Encourage Creativity In Children - If you want to encourage children to use their
imaginations to not be afraid of a blank page to think for themselves and to try new things give this
list a look Some of the activities are for older children who already can read
Solving Problems The Soviet Way ndash TRIZ was developed in the Soviet Union over 2 decades by a man
named Genrich Altshuller who studied 40000+ patents in order to reveal how invention runs in
patterns It teaches you to look at problems in a different way
The Answer Is In Your Dreams - By thinking about specific dilemmas before bed we can increase our
chances that we will dream a solution
17 Ways To Be More Right Brained - For all those who feel stuck in the left-side of their brain and
who desperately want to create something and begin to awaken their right-brain hemisphere here are
17 resourcesndashsome free some notndashthat will help get you started
Post-it Brainstorming - Using the power of Post-it Notes and brainstorming
Focused Daydreaming - Imagine going into a meeting with the Board of Directors and suggesting that
employees should spend some of their time in work daydreaming How would they react
Brainwriting - Enter the brainwriting technique ndash an idea-generating process that enables EVERYONE in
the group to participate in a nonthreatening way
11 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Innovation - An innovation that revolutionizes your life
is the dream of every entrepreneur But that dream may die hard if you donrsquot have the right
expectations
The 7 Deadly Sins That Prevent Creative Thinking - The seven most common reasons why people are
not creative thinkers
Cool Gadgets For Creative Offices - Each designer or agency office should be filled with creative and
innovative gadgets that surprise our clients and stimulate the imagination
Clorox Involves Fans In Innovation- Clorox is doing some exciting things in community management
Its latest initiative is designed to get fans customers and professionals to submit ideas to build new
and better products
10 Innovation Myths ndash Josh Suskewicz and Scott Anthony have come up with the 10 innovation myths
they encounter most often in the field
16 Creative Ways To Make Your Facebook Timeline Cover Photo - When Timeline is rolled out your
personal profile will be organized in reverse chronological order as a ldquotimelinerdquo of your life like an
online scrapbook
The Beatles Lessons in Business Innovation - What can we learn from the Beatles about Creativity
and Innovation in Business
How To Think Creatively - The first key to intentionally nurturing our creativity is to understand how
it works
Need To Create Get A Constraint - One of the many paradoxes of human creativity is that it seems to
benefit from constraints and restrictions
Thinking Like Leonardo da Vinci - ldquoSimplicity is the ultimate sophisticationrdquo ndash Leonardo da Vinci
Can Business Be As Creative As The Arts - There are several ways you could make a case for business
as a genuinely creative field Letrsquos explore them
Putting Your Imagination To Work - Here are some terrific examples of connecting diverse stimuli to
generate new ideas
Creativity Rated 1 Trait In IBM Poll - Creativity is now considered the most important leadership
quality for success in business outweighing even integrity and global thinking according to a much-
referenced recent study by IBM
Difference Between Artistic and Creative Ability ndash Sometimes we confuse artistic ability with
creativity If I canrsquot paint or draw Irdquom not creative Not true
Creative Problem-Solving - We often approach challenges without considering what mode of thinking
wersquore utilizing to solve them As a result we tend to limit the range of possible solutions wersquore able to
generate
How You Feel Affects What You Create - Our feelings and our state of being goes into nearly
everything we do How you feel is represented in nearly everything you do and create
Go With The Flow - Flow- the mental state of being completely present and fully immersed in a task-
is a strong contributor to creativity
Your Creative Genius Mindset - Creativity allows us to think outside of the box around the box and
through the box in an imaginative and free flowing manner
8 Counter-Intuitive Ways To Improve Your Well-Being amp Creativity ndash To help you break the busy-ness
cycle and work happier wersquove rounded up a handful of counter-intuitive ways to tweak your habits and
your mindset
29 Ways To Stay More Creative ndash Make lists carry a notebook everywhere and 27 more
9 Types Of Brainfood For Writers ndash Did you know that some foods can support brain functionmdashand
maybe even make you a better writer
Smile They Canrsquot Commoditize Creativity ndash Both Britain and America have forgotten that creativity is
a core strength and a reason to be not just proud but extremely optimistic also
8 Quick Truths About Creativity - Great artists inspire you to your own greatness and other truths
Creative People More Likely To Cheat - Is there a link between creativity and dishonesty According
to a new study there is
Creative Exercise - If you want to be creative yoursquore going to have to take a risk and likely do
something that scares or intimidates you
The Secret Of Great Creative People - If you want to be creative you must be curious about the world
around you
One Fact That Can Change Your Life ndash (Video) Consider this one fact about life Steve Jobs gave in an
interview years and years ago
Start Thinking Like A Reality TV Star ndash Reality shows offer us many parallels into the world of
innovation
5 Free Tools For Quick Online Brainstorming - The five services mentioned in this article are free and
donrsquot require users to register
Want A Creative Boost- Whenever yoursquore feeling like you shouldnrsquot stop working stop Stopping
when yoursquore feeling in the prime of a work of art or a project can do a lot of good things for both you
and the work
How To Be Creative While Following The Rules - Knowing your constraints can help with your
creativity
Learn From 10 Creative Business People - Here are 10 bold thinkers who tell us how they use
creativity at work and the lessons they learned along the way
5 Tools For Innovation -Startups are supposed to be innovative mdash but they can get as bogged down in
the details as any big company Here are five ways to keep the innovative spark alive
The Rules Of A Creatorrsquos Life ndash 1 is do more than you are told to do
6 Steps To Building Creative Endurance ndash Just as an athlete quickly loses fitness without training so
your creative stamina will fade away if you donrsquot work at maintaining it ndash every week if not every day
December Brainstorm ndash What did daVinci and Edison have that we donrsquot have
What Is A Problem ndash Donrsquot fear ldquoproblemsrdquo
When It Comes To Ideas Teams Win - In an office where innovation and creativity thrive convincing
employees that teamwork can help build up their ideas ndash rather than stifle them ndash is critical
Mind Games amp The Human Brain ndash Mind games may come across as silly diversions from boredom or
against waning social interactions but they are so much more than that
15 Scientific Facts About Creativity ndash Although creativity keeps human society flourishing science
honestly offers few answers to how the intricate infinitely complex concept actually works
Tips To Stimulate Childrenrsquos Creativity - Creativity is the greatest human potential and we need to
work together to develop childrenrsquos creativity start from home
Ads That Win Creative Awards Sell More Product - Ads that win creative awards are 11 times more
efficient at selling stuff than other ads
How To Be A Faster Writer - Itrsquos no secret that writing is hardhellipbut why canrsquot you be one of those
special few for whom it comes easily A little training and you too can join the speedy writers
5 Rules For A Creative Culture ndash Rule 1 ndash avoid rules
Ideas Perhaps The Last Inexhaustible Commodity - The story of development is the story of
identifying and exploiting seemingly inexhaustible commodities We are still shifting to discover the
next inexhaustible commodity even though it is right in front of us
Ways To Keep Innovation Alive In Your Organization - When your company has an existing proven
method of conducting business it can be a struggle to keep innovation alive
How Good Stress Breeds Creativity ndash Those of us in the trenches know a little ldquogood stressrdquo can
actually help boost creativity and innovation
Failing To Innovate While Surrounded By Ideas - We have an inexhaustible source of creativity ideas
and innovation which if applied correctly can create solutions to many challenges
How To Thrive In A World Of Elusive Creativity - Very few companies actually know how to develop
retain and unleash creativity to drive their business
Idea A Day ndash You never know what idea will pop up here For instance encourage more men to visit
the dentist by opening topless clinics
Creativity Brain Games ndash Games questions and challenges to improve creative thinking
20 Points ndash A 20-point checklist developed by Wen Winger to help you solve problems
Heads Up - New ideas from all areas of human endeavor to get your little gray cells jumping
Lingzini ndash The online naming application to help you develop product and service names
Creativity Not As Well Received As We Think - Using creativity to solve problems is usually
encouraged and championed as companiesrsquo secret to success But researchers have questioned whether
people actually welcome creative tastes with open arms
How Important Is Creative Learning In Early Education - Children exposed to creative learning in
Early Years Education are the key to a prosperous modern economy according to a new collection
published by the think tank Demos
How To Tap Employee Ideas - Seven experts in tapping employee creativity share these tips to get the
best ideas from all parts of the company
Dilbert On Creativity ndash Are you creative Better think about it twice
Whatrsquos The Alternative - How to generate alternative solutions when faced with a problem
To Cultivate Innovation Work Like An Artist - How do we put ourselves in a frame of mind where we
can receive inspiration when it comes to us Think like an artist
Writerrsquos Block How To Break Through ndash Sometimes to break writerrsquos block you need to start at the
end and not the beginning
The Creative Power Of Thinking Outside Yourself ndash New research shows that we can think of more
creative ideas for other people than for ourselves
23 Reasons Why Brainstorming Fizzles- How many times have you participated in a brainstorming
session only to be underwhelmed by the utter lack of follow up Unfortunately in most businesses
this is often the norm
Why Visualizing Creativity Is The Road To Marketing Success ndash Spontaneity and expression that are
the hallmarks of inspiration and the creative mind can sometimes conflict with business environments
that look for understanding deliverables and accountability meaning that the time spent on
brainstorming ideas and gathering inspiration is limited
Getting Started - Whether we plan to create a performance composition essay or mousetrap we
have to launch our project and work on it regularly
Need A Brilliant Idea Steal It - When you can borrow and build off of ideas from other entrepreneurs
and companies do it
Diversifying Your Creative Work ndash What do you do when your primary creative endeavor does not
support you enough emotionally or financially
60 Examples Of Creative Typography ndash Type can be used very effectively as a design element
How Do You Measure The Value Of Creativity In A Brand ndash Brands are actually valuable business
assets and should be treated with care creativity and innovation
Better Brainstorming - How do you lead a brainstorming meeting First forget about the box that
according to generally accepted brainstorming practices yoursquore supposed to be thinking outside of
The Rise Of Corporate Artistry ndash (video) Hilary Austen the author of ldquoArtistry Unleashedrdquo and Amy
Cappellazzo Chairman of Postwar and Comtemporary Development for Christiersquos International
discusses what organisations can learn from the arts to foster creativity and peak performance
Why Plants On Your Desk Boost Creativity ndash It turns out that plants and trees have a very powerful
impact on human creativity
The Complexity Of Creative People ndash Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives and if we
reflect a bit we find that most things that are interesting and important to us are the result of
creativity
Improving Your Creativity - Some people in this world are seen as naturally creative and great
innovators who are constantly bursting with ideas which they put into practice So what are the rest
of us to do
9 Steps For Creative Problem Solving ndash [Infographic] In business the process of generating and
commercializing a good idea has been honed by creative industries for more than a hundred years This
infographic presents nine major steps toward creative problem solving for new product development
17 Resources To Awaken Your Right Brain ndash For all those looking to be more right brained here are
17 resources to help
The Creative Discipline - Creativity is less an art than a disciplinendashand surprisingly practical and
accessible
How To Train The Aging Brain ndash Can an old brain learn and then remember what it learns Put
another way is this a brain that should be in school
Are Introverts Better At Fostering Innovation - Introverts tend to be responsive rather than reactive
avoiding costly mistakes and giving employees the confidence they need to be creative
5 Ways To Kill A Brainstorming Session - As brainstorming has become customary has it also lost its
sparkle and value for your company Herersquos where you may have gone wrong and what to avoid in
the future
7 Types Of Creative Block amp What To Do About Them - When you rely on your creativity to pay the
bills and build your reputation you canrsquot afford to be short of ideas or the energy to put them into
action
A Message To Those Who Believe They Are Not Creative - Saying you arenrsquot creative is like saying
you arenrsquot human Sorry to blow your cover but yoursquore hiding something great about yourself
Marissa Mayer Idea Connector - Companies need formalized processes for people with ideas to get to
people with the influence to move on them Google VP Marissa Mayer discusses her role as Idea
Connector at Google
How To Innovate More ndash Like the old joke about how you get to Carnegie Hall practice practice
practice
6 Ways Social Networks Can Boost Creativity - There are six important things to look for when
evaluating a new social network for its creative thinking potential
Why Education Without Creativity Isnrsquot Enough ndash To compete long term the US needs more
brainstorming not memorization more individuality not standardization
Mashup Culture Gets Innovative - Sometimes innovation is as simple as turning a ketchup bottle upside
down But what about putting bug repellent in clothing or carbonation in milk Itrsquos convergence culture
gone wild
The Six DNA Strands of Innovation Leaders ndash The traits of innovation leaders can be acquired none
were born exceptional innovation leaders rather many have adjusted their skills communication
styles work disciplines and cognitive capacity to get to where they are today
Creativity Apps For iPad ndash The iTunes store is crammed with apps Here is a list of some very good
ones to help boost your creativity
20 Ways To Encourage Creativity In Children - If you want to encourage children to use their
imaginations to not be afraid of a blank page to think for themselves and to try new things give this
list a look Some of the activities are for older children who already can read
Solving Problems The Soviet Way ndash TRIZ was developed in the Soviet Union over 2 decades by a man
named Genrich Altshuller who studied 40000+ patents in order to reveal how invention runs in
patterns It teaches you to look at problems in a different way
The Answer Is In Your Dreams - By thinking about specific dilemmas before bed we can increase our
chances that we will dream a solution
17 Ways To Be More Right Brained - For all those who feel stuck in the left-side of their brain and
who desperately want to create something and begin to awaken their right-brain hemisphere here are
17 resourcesndashsome free some notndashthat will help get you started
Post-it Brainstorming - Using the power of Post-it Notes and brainstorming
Focused Daydreaming - Imagine going into a meeting with the Board of Directors and suggesting that
employees should spend some of their time in work daydreaming How would they react
Brainwriting - Enter the brainwriting technique ndash an idea-generating process that enables EVERYONE in
the group to participate in a nonthreatening way
11 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Innovation - An innovation that revolutionizes your life
is the dream of every entrepreneur But that dream may die hard if you donrsquot have the right
expectations
The 7 Deadly Sins That Prevent Creative Thinking - The seven most common reasons why people are
not creative thinkers
Cool Gadgets For Creative Offices - Each designer or agency office should be filled with creative and
innovative gadgets that surprise our clients and stimulate the imagination
Clorox Involves Fans In Innovation- Clorox is doing some exciting things in community management
Its latest initiative is designed to get fans customers and professionals to submit ideas to build new
and better products
10 Innovation Myths ndash Josh Suskewicz and Scott Anthony have come up with the 10 innovation myths
they encounter most often in the field
16 Creative Ways To Make Your Facebook Timeline Cover Photo - When Timeline is rolled out your
personal profile will be organized in reverse chronological order as a ldquotimelinerdquo of your life like an
online scrapbook
The Beatles Lessons in Business Innovation - What can we learn from the Beatles about Creativity
and Innovation in Business
How To Think Creatively - The first key to intentionally nurturing our creativity is to understand how
it works
Need To Create Get A Constraint - One of the many paradoxes of human creativity is that it seems to
benefit from constraints and restrictions
Thinking Like Leonardo da Vinci - ldquoSimplicity is the ultimate sophisticationrdquo ndash Leonardo da Vinci
Can Business Be As Creative As The Arts - There are several ways you could make a case for business
as a genuinely creative field Letrsquos explore them
Putting Your Imagination To Work - Here are some terrific examples of connecting diverse stimuli to
generate new ideas
Creativity Rated 1 Trait In IBM Poll - Creativity is now considered the most important leadership
quality for success in business outweighing even integrity and global thinking according to a much-
referenced recent study by IBM
Difference Between Artistic and Creative Ability ndash Sometimes we confuse artistic ability with
creativity If I canrsquot paint or draw Irdquom not creative Not true
Creative Problem-Solving - We often approach challenges without considering what mode of thinking
wersquore utilizing to solve them As a result we tend to limit the range of possible solutions wersquore able to
generate
How You Feel Affects What You Create - Our feelings and our state of being goes into nearly
everything we do How you feel is represented in nearly everything you do and create
Go With The Flow - Flow- the mental state of being completely present and fully immersed in a task-
is a strong contributor to creativity
Your Creative Genius Mindset - Creativity allows us to think outside of the box around the box and
through the box in an imaginative and free flowing manner
8 Counter-Intuitive Ways To Improve Your Well-Being amp Creativity ndash To help you break the busy-ness
cycle and work happier wersquove rounded up a handful of counter-intuitive ways to tweak your habits and
your mindset
29 Ways To Stay More Creative ndash Make lists carry a notebook everywhere and 27 more
9 Types Of Brainfood For Writers ndash Did you know that some foods can support brain functionmdashand
maybe even make you a better writer
Smile They Canrsquot Commoditize Creativity ndash Both Britain and America have forgotten that creativity is
a core strength and a reason to be not just proud but extremely optimistic also
8 Quick Truths About Creativity - Great artists inspire you to your own greatness and other truths
Creative People More Likely To Cheat - Is there a link between creativity and dishonesty According
to a new study there is
Creative Exercise - If you want to be creative yoursquore going to have to take a risk and likely do
something that scares or intimidates you
The Secret Of Great Creative People - If you want to be creative you must be curious about the world
around you
One Fact That Can Change Your Life ndash (Video) Consider this one fact about life Steve Jobs gave in an
interview years and years ago
Start Thinking Like A Reality TV Star ndash Reality shows offer us many parallels into the world of
innovation
5 Free Tools For Quick Online Brainstorming - The five services mentioned in this article are free and
donrsquot require users to register
Want A Creative Boost- Whenever yoursquore feeling like you shouldnrsquot stop working stop Stopping
when yoursquore feeling in the prime of a work of art or a project can do a lot of good things for both you
and the work
How To Be Creative While Following The Rules - Knowing your constraints can help with your
creativity
Learn From 10 Creative Business People - Here are 10 bold thinkers who tell us how they use
creativity at work and the lessons they learned along the way
5 Tools For Innovation -Startups are supposed to be innovative mdash but they can get as bogged down in
the details as any big company Here are five ways to keep the innovative spark alive
The Rules Of A Creatorrsquos Life ndash 1 is do more than you are told to do
6 Steps To Building Creative Endurance ndash Just as an athlete quickly loses fitness without training so
your creative stamina will fade away if you donrsquot work at maintaining it ndash every week if not every day
December Brainstorm ndash What did daVinci and Edison have that we donrsquot have
What Is A Problem ndash Donrsquot fear ldquoproblemsrdquo
When It Comes To Ideas Teams Win - In an office where innovation and creativity thrive convincing
employees that teamwork can help build up their ideas ndash rather than stifle them ndash is critical
Mind Games amp The Human Brain ndash Mind games may come across as silly diversions from boredom or
against waning social interactions but they are so much more than that
15 Scientific Facts About Creativity ndash Although creativity keeps human society flourishing science
honestly offers few answers to how the intricate infinitely complex concept actually works
Tips To Stimulate Childrenrsquos Creativity - Creativity is the greatest human potential and we need to
work together to develop childrenrsquos creativity start from home
Ads That Win Creative Awards Sell More Product - Ads that win creative awards are 11 times more
efficient at selling stuff than other ads
How Important Is Creative Learning In Early Education - Children exposed to creative learning in
Early Years Education are the key to a prosperous modern economy according to a new collection
published by the think tank Demos
How To Tap Employee Ideas - Seven experts in tapping employee creativity share these tips to get the
best ideas from all parts of the company
Dilbert On Creativity ndash Are you creative Better think about it twice
Whatrsquos The Alternative - How to generate alternative solutions when faced with a problem
To Cultivate Innovation Work Like An Artist - How do we put ourselves in a frame of mind where we
can receive inspiration when it comes to us Think like an artist
Writerrsquos Block How To Break Through ndash Sometimes to break writerrsquos block you need to start at the
end and not the beginning
The Creative Power Of Thinking Outside Yourself ndash New research shows that we can think of more
creative ideas for other people than for ourselves
23 Reasons Why Brainstorming Fizzles- How many times have you participated in a brainstorming
session only to be underwhelmed by the utter lack of follow up Unfortunately in most businesses
this is often the norm
Why Visualizing Creativity Is The Road To Marketing Success ndash Spontaneity and expression that are
the hallmarks of inspiration and the creative mind can sometimes conflict with business environments
that look for understanding deliverables and accountability meaning that the time spent on
brainstorming ideas and gathering inspiration is limited
Getting Started - Whether we plan to create a performance composition essay or mousetrap we
have to launch our project and work on it regularly
Need A Brilliant Idea Steal It - When you can borrow and build off of ideas from other entrepreneurs
and companies do it
Diversifying Your Creative Work ndash What do you do when your primary creative endeavor does not
support you enough emotionally or financially
60 Examples Of Creative Typography ndash Type can be used very effectively as a design element
How Do You Measure The Value Of Creativity In A Brand ndash Brands are actually valuable business
assets and should be treated with care creativity and innovation
Better Brainstorming - How do you lead a brainstorming meeting First forget about the box that
according to generally accepted brainstorming practices yoursquore supposed to be thinking outside of
The Rise Of Corporate Artistry ndash (video) Hilary Austen the author of ldquoArtistry Unleashedrdquo and Amy
Cappellazzo Chairman of Postwar and Comtemporary Development for Christiersquos International
discusses what organisations can learn from the arts to foster creativity and peak performance
Why Plants On Your Desk Boost Creativity ndash It turns out that plants and trees have a very powerful
impact on human creativity
The Complexity Of Creative People ndash Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives and if we
reflect a bit we find that most things that are interesting and important to us are the result of
creativity
Improving Your Creativity - Some people in this world are seen as naturally creative and great
innovators who are constantly bursting with ideas which they put into practice So what are the rest
of us to do
9 Steps For Creative Problem Solving ndash [Infographic] In business the process of generating and
commercializing a good idea has been honed by creative industries for more than a hundred years This
infographic presents nine major steps toward creative problem solving for new product development
17 Resources To Awaken Your Right Brain ndash For all those looking to be more right brained here are
17 resources to help
The Creative Discipline - Creativity is less an art than a disciplinendashand surprisingly practical and
accessible
How To Train The Aging Brain ndash Can an old brain learn and then remember what it learns Put
another way is this a brain that should be in school
Are Introverts Better At Fostering Innovation - Introverts tend to be responsive rather than reactive
avoiding costly mistakes and giving employees the confidence they need to be creative
5 Ways To Kill A Brainstorming Session - As brainstorming has become customary has it also lost its
sparkle and value for your company Herersquos where you may have gone wrong and what to avoid in
the future
7 Types Of Creative Block amp What To Do About Them - When you rely on your creativity to pay the
bills and build your reputation you canrsquot afford to be short of ideas or the energy to put them into
action
A Message To Those Who Believe They Are Not Creative - Saying you arenrsquot creative is like saying
you arenrsquot human Sorry to blow your cover but yoursquore hiding something great about yourself
Marissa Mayer Idea Connector - Companies need formalized processes for people with ideas to get to
people with the influence to move on them Google VP Marissa Mayer discusses her role as Idea
Connector at Google
How To Innovate More ndash Like the old joke about how you get to Carnegie Hall practice practice
practice
6 Ways Social Networks Can Boost Creativity - There are six important things to look for when
evaluating a new social network for its creative thinking potential
Why Education Without Creativity Isnrsquot Enough ndash To compete long term the US needs more
brainstorming not memorization more individuality not standardization
Mashup Culture Gets Innovative - Sometimes innovation is as simple as turning a ketchup bottle upside
down But what about putting bug repellent in clothing or carbonation in milk Itrsquos convergence culture
gone wild
The Six DNA Strands of Innovation Leaders ndash The traits of innovation leaders can be acquired none
were born exceptional innovation leaders rather many have adjusted their skills communication
styles work disciplines and cognitive capacity to get to where they are today
Creativity Apps For iPad ndash The iTunes store is crammed with apps Here is a list of some very good
ones to help boost your creativity
20 Ways To Encourage Creativity In Children - If you want to encourage children to use their
imaginations to not be afraid of a blank page to think for themselves and to try new things give this
list a look Some of the activities are for older children who already can read
Solving Problems The Soviet Way ndash TRIZ was developed in the Soviet Union over 2 decades by a man
named Genrich Altshuller who studied 40000+ patents in order to reveal how invention runs in
patterns It teaches you to look at problems in a different way
The Answer Is In Your Dreams - By thinking about specific dilemmas before bed we can increase our
chances that we will dream a solution
17 Ways To Be More Right Brained - For all those who feel stuck in the left-side of their brain and
who desperately want to create something and begin to awaken their right-brain hemisphere here are
17 resourcesndashsome free some notndashthat will help get you started
Post-it Brainstorming - Using the power of Post-it Notes and brainstorming
Focused Daydreaming - Imagine going into a meeting with the Board of Directors and suggesting that
employees should spend some of their time in work daydreaming How would they react
Brainwriting - Enter the brainwriting technique ndash an idea-generating process that enables EVERYONE in
the group to participate in a nonthreatening way
11 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Innovation - An innovation that revolutionizes your life
is the dream of every entrepreneur But that dream may die hard if you donrsquot have the right
expectations
The 7 Deadly Sins That Prevent Creative Thinking - The seven most common reasons why people are
not creative thinkers
Cool Gadgets For Creative Offices - Each designer or agency office should be filled with creative and
innovative gadgets that surprise our clients and stimulate the imagination
Clorox Involves Fans In Innovation- Clorox is doing some exciting things in community management
Its latest initiative is designed to get fans customers and professionals to submit ideas to build new
and better products
10 Innovation Myths ndash Josh Suskewicz and Scott Anthony have come up with the 10 innovation myths
they encounter most often in the field
16 Creative Ways To Make Your Facebook Timeline Cover Photo - When Timeline is rolled out your
personal profile will be organized in reverse chronological order as a ldquotimelinerdquo of your life like an
online scrapbook
The Beatles Lessons in Business Innovation - What can we learn from the Beatles about Creativity
and Innovation in Business
How To Think Creatively - The first key to intentionally nurturing our creativity is to understand how
it works
Need To Create Get A Constraint - One of the many paradoxes of human creativity is that it seems to
benefit from constraints and restrictions
Thinking Like Leonardo da Vinci - ldquoSimplicity is the ultimate sophisticationrdquo ndash Leonardo da Vinci
Can Business Be As Creative As The Arts - There are several ways you could make a case for business
as a genuinely creative field Letrsquos explore them
Putting Your Imagination To Work - Here are some terrific examples of connecting diverse stimuli to
generate new ideas
Creativity Rated 1 Trait In IBM Poll - Creativity is now considered the most important leadership
quality for success in business outweighing even integrity and global thinking according to a much-
referenced recent study by IBM
Difference Between Artistic and Creative Ability ndash Sometimes we confuse artistic ability with
creativity If I canrsquot paint or draw Irdquom not creative Not true
Creative Problem-Solving - We often approach challenges without considering what mode of thinking
wersquore utilizing to solve them As a result we tend to limit the range of possible solutions wersquore able to
generate
How You Feel Affects What You Create - Our feelings and our state of being goes into nearly
everything we do How you feel is represented in nearly everything you do and create
Go With The Flow - Flow- the mental state of being completely present and fully immersed in a task-
is a strong contributor to creativity
Your Creative Genius Mindset - Creativity allows us to think outside of the box around the box and
through the box in an imaginative and free flowing manner
8 Counter-Intuitive Ways To Improve Your Well-Being amp Creativity ndash To help you break the busy-ness
cycle and work happier wersquove rounded up a handful of counter-intuitive ways to tweak your habits and
your mindset
29 Ways To Stay More Creative ndash Make lists carry a notebook everywhere and 27 more
9 Types Of Brainfood For Writers ndash Did you know that some foods can support brain functionmdashand
maybe even make you a better writer
Smile They Canrsquot Commoditize Creativity ndash Both Britain and America have forgotten that creativity is
a core strength and a reason to be not just proud but extremely optimistic also
8 Quick Truths About Creativity - Great artists inspire you to your own greatness and other truths
Creative People More Likely To Cheat - Is there a link between creativity and dishonesty According
to a new study there is
Creative Exercise - If you want to be creative yoursquore going to have to take a risk and likely do
something that scares or intimidates you
The Secret Of Great Creative People - If you want to be creative you must be curious about the world
around you
One Fact That Can Change Your Life ndash (Video) Consider this one fact about life Steve Jobs gave in an
interview years and years ago
Start Thinking Like A Reality TV Star ndash Reality shows offer us many parallels into the world of
innovation
5 Free Tools For Quick Online Brainstorming - The five services mentioned in this article are free and
donrsquot require users to register
Want A Creative Boost- Whenever yoursquore feeling like you shouldnrsquot stop working stop Stopping
when yoursquore feeling in the prime of a work of art or a project can do a lot of good things for both you
and the work
How To Be Creative While Following The Rules - Knowing your constraints can help with your
creativity
Learn From 10 Creative Business People - Here are 10 bold thinkers who tell us how they use
creativity at work and the lessons they learned along the way
5 Tools For Innovation -Startups are supposed to be innovative mdash but they can get as bogged down in
the details as any big company Here are five ways to keep the innovative spark alive
The Rules Of A Creatorrsquos Life ndash 1 is do more than you are told to do
6 Steps To Building Creative Endurance ndash Just as an athlete quickly loses fitness without training so
your creative stamina will fade away if you donrsquot work at maintaining it ndash every week if not every day
December Brainstorm ndash What did daVinci and Edison have that we donrsquot have
What Is A Problem ndash Donrsquot fear ldquoproblemsrdquo
When It Comes To Ideas Teams Win - In an office where innovation and creativity thrive convincing
employees that teamwork can help build up their ideas ndash rather than stifle them ndash is critical
Mind Games amp The Human Brain ndash Mind games may come across as silly diversions from boredom or
against waning social interactions but they are so much more than that
15 Scientific Facts About Creativity ndash Although creativity keeps human society flourishing science
honestly offers few answers to how the intricate infinitely complex concept actually works
Tips To Stimulate Childrenrsquos Creativity - Creativity is the greatest human potential and we need to
work together to develop childrenrsquos creativity start from home
Ads That Win Creative Awards Sell More Product - Ads that win creative awards are 11 times more
efficient at selling stuff than other ads
Diversifying Your Creative Work ndash What do you do when your primary creative endeavor does not
support you enough emotionally or financially
60 Examples Of Creative Typography ndash Type can be used very effectively as a design element
How Do You Measure The Value Of Creativity In A Brand ndash Brands are actually valuable business
assets and should be treated with care creativity and innovation
Better Brainstorming - How do you lead a brainstorming meeting First forget about the box that
according to generally accepted brainstorming practices yoursquore supposed to be thinking outside of
The Rise Of Corporate Artistry ndash (video) Hilary Austen the author of ldquoArtistry Unleashedrdquo and Amy
Cappellazzo Chairman of Postwar and Comtemporary Development for Christiersquos International
discusses what organisations can learn from the arts to foster creativity and peak performance
Why Plants On Your Desk Boost Creativity ndash It turns out that plants and trees have a very powerful
impact on human creativity
The Complexity Of Creative People ndash Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives and if we
reflect a bit we find that most things that are interesting and important to us are the result of
creativity
Improving Your Creativity - Some people in this world are seen as naturally creative and great
innovators who are constantly bursting with ideas which they put into practice So what are the rest
of us to do
9 Steps For Creative Problem Solving ndash [Infographic] In business the process of generating and
commercializing a good idea has been honed by creative industries for more than a hundred years This
infographic presents nine major steps toward creative problem solving for new product development
17 Resources To Awaken Your Right Brain ndash For all those looking to be more right brained here are
17 resources to help
The Creative Discipline - Creativity is less an art than a disciplinendashand surprisingly practical and
accessible
How To Train The Aging Brain ndash Can an old brain learn and then remember what it learns Put
another way is this a brain that should be in school
Are Introverts Better At Fostering Innovation - Introverts tend to be responsive rather than reactive
avoiding costly mistakes and giving employees the confidence they need to be creative
5 Ways To Kill A Brainstorming Session - As brainstorming has become customary has it also lost its
sparkle and value for your company Herersquos where you may have gone wrong and what to avoid in
the future
7 Types Of Creative Block amp What To Do About Them - When you rely on your creativity to pay the
bills and build your reputation you canrsquot afford to be short of ideas or the energy to put them into
action
A Message To Those Who Believe They Are Not Creative - Saying you arenrsquot creative is like saying
you arenrsquot human Sorry to blow your cover but yoursquore hiding something great about yourself
Marissa Mayer Idea Connector - Companies need formalized processes for people with ideas to get to
people with the influence to move on them Google VP Marissa Mayer discusses her role as Idea
Connector at Google
How To Innovate More ndash Like the old joke about how you get to Carnegie Hall practice practice
practice
6 Ways Social Networks Can Boost Creativity - There are six important things to look for when
evaluating a new social network for its creative thinking potential
Why Education Without Creativity Isnrsquot Enough ndash To compete long term the US needs more
brainstorming not memorization more individuality not standardization
Mashup Culture Gets Innovative - Sometimes innovation is as simple as turning a ketchup bottle upside
down But what about putting bug repellent in clothing or carbonation in milk Itrsquos convergence culture
gone wild
The Six DNA Strands of Innovation Leaders ndash The traits of innovation leaders can be acquired none
were born exceptional innovation leaders rather many have adjusted their skills communication
styles work disciplines and cognitive capacity to get to where they are today
Creativity Apps For iPad ndash The iTunes store is crammed with apps Here is a list of some very good
ones to help boost your creativity
20 Ways To Encourage Creativity In Children - If you want to encourage children to use their
imaginations to not be afraid of a blank page to think for themselves and to try new things give this
list a look Some of the activities are for older children who already can read
Solving Problems The Soviet Way ndash TRIZ was developed in the Soviet Union over 2 decades by a man
named Genrich Altshuller who studied 40000+ patents in order to reveal how invention runs in
patterns It teaches you to look at problems in a different way
The Answer Is In Your Dreams - By thinking about specific dilemmas before bed we can increase our
chances that we will dream a solution
17 Ways To Be More Right Brained - For all those who feel stuck in the left-side of their brain and
who desperately want to create something and begin to awaken their right-brain hemisphere here are
17 resourcesndashsome free some notndashthat will help get you started
Post-it Brainstorming - Using the power of Post-it Notes and brainstorming
Focused Daydreaming - Imagine going into a meeting with the Board of Directors and suggesting that
employees should spend some of their time in work daydreaming How would they react
Brainwriting - Enter the brainwriting technique ndash an idea-generating process that enables EVERYONE in
the group to participate in a nonthreatening way
11 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Innovation - An innovation that revolutionizes your life
is the dream of every entrepreneur But that dream may die hard if you donrsquot have the right
expectations
The 7 Deadly Sins That Prevent Creative Thinking - The seven most common reasons why people are
not creative thinkers
Cool Gadgets For Creative Offices - Each designer or agency office should be filled with creative and
innovative gadgets that surprise our clients and stimulate the imagination
Clorox Involves Fans In Innovation- Clorox is doing some exciting things in community management
Its latest initiative is designed to get fans customers and professionals to submit ideas to build new
and better products
10 Innovation Myths ndash Josh Suskewicz and Scott Anthony have come up with the 10 innovation myths
they encounter most often in the field
16 Creative Ways To Make Your Facebook Timeline Cover Photo - When Timeline is rolled out your
personal profile will be organized in reverse chronological order as a ldquotimelinerdquo of your life like an
online scrapbook
The Beatles Lessons in Business Innovation - What can we learn from the Beatles about Creativity
and Innovation in Business
How To Think Creatively - The first key to intentionally nurturing our creativity is to understand how
it works
Need To Create Get A Constraint - One of the many paradoxes of human creativity is that it seems to
benefit from constraints and restrictions
Thinking Like Leonardo da Vinci - ldquoSimplicity is the ultimate sophisticationrdquo ndash Leonardo da Vinci
Can Business Be As Creative As The Arts - There are several ways you could make a case for business
as a genuinely creative field Letrsquos explore them
Putting Your Imagination To Work - Here are some terrific examples of connecting diverse stimuli to
generate new ideas
Creativity Rated 1 Trait In IBM Poll - Creativity is now considered the most important leadership
quality for success in business outweighing even integrity and global thinking according to a much-
referenced recent study by IBM
Difference Between Artistic and Creative Ability ndash Sometimes we confuse artistic ability with
creativity If I canrsquot paint or draw Irdquom not creative Not true
Creative Problem-Solving - We often approach challenges without considering what mode of thinking
wersquore utilizing to solve them As a result we tend to limit the range of possible solutions wersquore able to
generate
How You Feel Affects What You Create - Our feelings and our state of being goes into nearly
everything we do How you feel is represented in nearly everything you do and create
Go With The Flow - Flow- the mental state of being completely present and fully immersed in a task-
is a strong contributor to creativity
Your Creative Genius Mindset - Creativity allows us to think outside of the box around the box and
through the box in an imaginative and free flowing manner
8 Counter-Intuitive Ways To Improve Your Well-Being amp Creativity ndash To help you break the busy-ness
cycle and work happier wersquove rounded up a handful of counter-intuitive ways to tweak your habits and
your mindset
29 Ways To Stay More Creative ndash Make lists carry a notebook everywhere and 27 more
9 Types Of Brainfood For Writers ndash Did you know that some foods can support brain functionmdashand
maybe even make you a better writer
Smile They Canrsquot Commoditize Creativity ndash Both Britain and America have forgotten that creativity is
a core strength and a reason to be not just proud but extremely optimistic also
8 Quick Truths About Creativity - Great artists inspire you to your own greatness and other truths
Creative People More Likely To Cheat - Is there a link between creativity and dishonesty According
to a new study there is
Creative Exercise - If you want to be creative yoursquore going to have to take a risk and likely do
something that scares or intimidates you
The Secret Of Great Creative People - If you want to be creative you must be curious about the world
around you
One Fact That Can Change Your Life ndash (Video) Consider this one fact about life Steve Jobs gave in an
interview years and years ago
Start Thinking Like A Reality TV Star ndash Reality shows offer us many parallels into the world of
innovation
5 Free Tools For Quick Online Brainstorming - The five services mentioned in this article are free and
donrsquot require users to register
Want A Creative Boost- Whenever yoursquore feeling like you shouldnrsquot stop working stop Stopping
when yoursquore feeling in the prime of a work of art or a project can do a lot of good things for both you
and the work
How To Be Creative While Following The Rules - Knowing your constraints can help with your
creativity
Learn From 10 Creative Business People - Here are 10 bold thinkers who tell us how they use
creativity at work and the lessons they learned along the way
5 Tools For Innovation -Startups are supposed to be innovative mdash but they can get as bogged down in
the details as any big company Here are five ways to keep the innovative spark alive
The Rules Of A Creatorrsquos Life ndash 1 is do more than you are told to do
6 Steps To Building Creative Endurance ndash Just as an athlete quickly loses fitness without training so
your creative stamina will fade away if you donrsquot work at maintaining it ndash every week if not every day
December Brainstorm ndash What did daVinci and Edison have that we donrsquot have
What Is A Problem ndash Donrsquot fear ldquoproblemsrdquo
When It Comes To Ideas Teams Win - In an office where innovation and creativity thrive convincing
employees that teamwork can help build up their ideas ndash rather than stifle them ndash is critical
Mind Games amp The Human Brain ndash Mind games may come across as silly diversions from boredom or
against waning social interactions but they are so much more than that
15 Scientific Facts About Creativity ndash Although creativity keeps human society flourishing science
honestly offers few answers to how the intricate infinitely complex concept actually works
Tips To Stimulate Childrenrsquos Creativity - Creativity is the greatest human potential and we need to
work together to develop childrenrsquos creativity start from home
Ads That Win Creative Awards Sell More Product - Ads that win creative awards are 11 times more
efficient at selling stuff than other ads
How To Train The Aging Brain ndash Can an old brain learn and then remember what it learns Put
another way is this a brain that should be in school
Are Introverts Better At Fostering Innovation - Introverts tend to be responsive rather than reactive
avoiding costly mistakes and giving employees the confidence they need to be creative
5 Ways To Kill A Brainstorming Session - As brainstorming has become customary has it also lost its
sparkle and value for your company Herersquos where you may have gone wrong and what to avoid in
the future
7 Types Of Creative Block amp What To Do About Them - When you rely on your creativity to pay the
bills and build your reputation you canrsquot afford to be short of ideas or the energy to put them into
action
A Message To Those Who Believe They Are Not Creative - Saying you arenrsquot creative is like saying
you arenrsquot human Sorry to blow your cover but yoursquore hiding something great about yourself
Marissa Mayer Idea Connector - Companies need formalized processes for people with ideas to get to
people with the influence to move on them Google VP Marissa Mayer discusses her role as Idea
Connector at Google
How To Innovate More ndash Like the old joke about how you get to Carnegie Hall practice practice
practice
6 Ways Social Networks Can Boost Creativity - There are six important things to look for when
evaluating a new social network for its creative thinking potential
Why Education Without Creativity Isnrsquot Enough ndash To compete long term the US needs more
brainstorming not memorization more individuality not standardization
Mashup Culture Gets Innovative - Sometimes innovation is as simple as turning a ketchup bottle upside
down But what about putting bug repellent in clothing or carbonation in milk Itrsquos convergence culture
gone wild
The Six DNA Strands of Innovation Leaders ndash The traits of innovation leaders can be acquired none
were born exceptional innovation leaders rather many have adjusted their skills communication
styles work disciplines and cognitive capacity to get to where they are today
Creativity Apps For iPad ndash The iTunes store is crammed with apps Here is a list of some very good
ones to help boost your creativity
20 Ways To Encourage Creativity In Children - If you want to encourage children to use their
imaginations to not be afraid of a blank page to think for themselves and to try new things give this
list a look Some of the activities are for older children who already can read
Solving Problems The Soviet Way ndash TRIZ was developed in the Soviet Union over 2 decades by a man
named Genrich Altshuller who studied 40000+ patents in order to reveal how invention runs in
patterns It teaches you to look at problems in a different way
The Answer Is In Your Dreams - By thinking about specific dilemmas before bed we can increase our
chances that we will dream a solution
17 Ways To Be More Right Brained - For all those who feel stuck in the left-side of their brain and
who desperately want to create something and begin to awaken their right-brain hemisphere here are
17 resourcesndashsome free some notndashthat will help get you started
Post-it Brainstorming - Using the power of Post-it Notes and brainstorming
Focused Daydreaming - Imagine going into a meeting with the Board of Directors and suggesting that
employees should spend some of their time in work daydreaming How would they react
Brainwriting - Enter the brainwriting technique ndash an idea-generating process that enables EVERYONE in
the group to participate in a nonthreatening way
11 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Innovation - An innovation that revolutionizes your life
is the dream of every entrepreneur But that dream may die hard if you donrsquot have the right
expectations
The 7 Deadly Sins That Prevent Creative Thinking - The seven most common reasons why people are
not creative thinkers
Cool Gadgets For Creative Offices - Each designer or agency office should be filled with creative and
innovative gadgets that surprise our clients and stimulate the imagination
Clorox Involves Fans In Innovation- Clorox is doing some exciting things in community management
Its latest initiative is designed to get fans customers and professionals to submit ideas to build new
and better products
10 Innovation Myths ndash Josh Suskewicz and Scott Anthony have come up with the 10 innovation myths
they encounter most often in the field
16 Creative Ways To Make Your Facebook Timeline Cover Photo - When Timeline is rolled out your
personal profile will be organized in reverse chronological order as a ldquotimelinerdquo of your life like an
online scrapbook
The Beatles Lessons in Business Innovation - What can we learn from the Beatles about Creativity
and Innovation in Business
How To Think Creatively - The first key to intentionally nurturing our creativity is to understand how
it works
Need To Create Get A Constraint - One of the many paradoxes of human creativity is that it seems to
benefit from constraints and restrictions
Thinking Like Leonardo da Vinci - ldquoSimplicity is the ultimate sophisticationrdquo ndash Leonardo da Vinci
Can Business Be As Creative As The Arts - There are several ways you could make a case for business
as a genuinely creative field Letrsquos explore them
Putting Your Imagination To Work - Here are some terrific examples of connecting diverse stimuli to
generate new ideas
Creativity Rated 1 Trait In IBM Poll - Creativity is now considered the most important leadership
quality for success in business outweighing even integrity and global thinking according to a much-
referenced recent study by IBM
Difference Between Artistic and Creative Ability ndash Sometimes we confuse artistic ability with
creativity If I canrsquot paint or draw Irdquom not creative Not true
Creative Problem-Solving - We often approach challenges without considering what mode of thinking
wersquore utilizing to solve them As a result we tend to limit the range of possible solutions wersquore able to
generate
How You Feel Affects What You Create - Our feelings and our state of being goes into nearly
everything we do How you feel is represented in nearly everything you do and create
Go With The Flow - Flow- the mental state of being completely present and fully immersed in a task-
is a strong contributor to creativity
Your Creative Genius Mindset - Creativity allows us to think outside of the box around the box and
through the box in an imaginative and free flowing manner
8 Counter-Intuitive Ways To Improve Your Well-Being amp Creativity ndash To help you break the busy-ness
cycle and work happier wersquove rounded up a handful of counter-intuitive ways to tweak your habits and
your mindset
29 Ways To Stay More Creative ndash Make lists carry a notebook everywhere and 27 more
9 Types Of Brainfood For Writers ndash Did you know that some foods can support brain functionmdashand
maybe even make you a better writer
Smile They Canrsquot Commoditize Creativity ndash Both Britain and America have forgotten that creativity is
a core strength and a reason to be not just proud but extremely optimistic also
8 Quick Truths About Creativity - Great artists inspire you to your own greatness and other truths
Creative People More Likely To Cheat - Is there a link between creativity and dishonesty According
to a new study there is
Creative Exercise - If you want to be creative yoursquore going to have to take a risk and likely do
something that scares or intimidates you
The Secret Of Great Creative People - If you want to be creative you must be curious about the world
around you
One Fact That Can Change Your Life ndash (Video) Consider this one fact about life Steve Jobs gave in an
interview years and years ago
Start Thinking Like A Reality TV Star ndash Reality shows offer us many parallels into the world of
innovation
5 Free Tools For Quick Online Brainstorming - The five services mentioned in this article are free and
donrsquot require users to register
Want A Creative Boost- Whenever yoursquore feeling like you shouldnrsquot stop working stop Stopping
when yoursquore feeling in the prime of a work of art or a project can do a lot of good things for both you
and the work
How To Be Creative While Following The Rules - Knowing your constraints can help with your
creativity
Learn From 10 Creative Business People - Here are 10 bold thinkers who tell us how they use
creativity at work and the lessons they learned along the way
5 Tools For Innovation -Startups are supposed to be innovative mdash but they can get as bogged down in
the details as any big company Here are five ways to keep the innovative spark alive
The Rules Of A Creatorrsquos Life ndash 1 is do more than you are told to do
6 Steps To Building Creative Endurance ndash Just as an athlete quickly loses fitness without training so
your creative stamina will fade away if you donrsquot work at maintaining it ndash every week if not every day
December Brainstorm ndash What did daVinci and Edison have that we donrsquot have
What Is A Problem ndash Donrsquot fear ldquoproblemsrdquo
When It Comes To Ideas Teams Win - In an office where innovation and creativity thrive convincing
employees that teamwork can help build up their ideas ndash rather than stifle them ndash is critical
Mind Games amp The Human Brain ndash Mind games may come across as silly diversions from boredom or
against waning social interactions but they are so much more than that
15 Scientific Facts About Creativity ndash Although creativity keeps human society flourishing science
honestly offers few answers to how the intricate infinitely complex concept actually works
Tips To Stimulate Childrenrsquos Creativity - Creativity is the greatest human potential and we need to
work together to develop childrenrsquos creativity start from home
Ads That Win Creative Awards Sell More Product - Ads that win creative awards are 11 times more
efficient at selling stuff than other ads
The Six DNA Strands of Innovation Leaders ndash The traits of innovation leaders can be acquired none
were born exceptional innovation leaders rather many have adjusted their skills communication
styles work disciplines and cognitive capacity to get to where they are today
Creativity Apps For iPad ndash The iTunes store is crammed with apps Here is a list of some very good
ones to help boost your creativity
20 Ways To Encourage Creativity In Children - If you want to encourage children to use their
imaginations to not be afraid of a blank page to think for themselves and to try new things give this
list a look Some of the activities are for older children who already can read
Solving Problems The Soviet Way ndash TRIZ was developed in the Soviet Union over 2 decades by a man
named Genrich Altshuller who studied 40000+ patents in order to reveal how invention runs in
patterns It teaches you to look at problems in a different way
The Answer Is In Your Dreams - By thinking about specific dilemmas before bed we can increase our
chances that we will dream a solution
17 Ways To Be More Right Brained - For all those who feel stuck in the left-side of their brain and
who desperately want to create something and begin to awaken their right-brain hemisphere here are
17 resourcesndashsome free some notndashthat will help get you started
Post-it Brainstorming - Using the power of Post-it Notes and brainstorming
Focused Daydreaming - Imagine going into a meeting with the Board of Directors and suggesting that
employees should spend some of their time in work daydreaming How would they react
Brainwriting - Enter the brainwriting technique ndash an idea-generating process that enables EVERYONE in
the group to participate in a nonthreatening way
11 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Innovation - An innovation that revolutionizes your life
is the dream of every entrepreneur But that dream may die hard if you donrsquot have the right
expectations
The 7 Deadly Sins That Prevent Creative Thinking - The seven most common reasons why people are
not creative thinkers
Cool Gadgets For Creative Offices - Each designer or agency office should be filled with creative and
innovative gadgets that surprise our clients and stimulate the imagination
Clorox Involves Fans In Innovation- Clorox is doing some exciting things in community management
Its latest initiative is designed to get fans customers and professionals to submit ideas to build new
and better products
10 Innovation Myths ndash Josh Suskewicz and Scott Anthony have come up with the 10 innovation myths
they encounter most often in the field
16 Creative Ways To Make Your Facebook Timeline Cover Photo - When Timeline is rolled out your
personal profile will be organized in reverse chronological order as a ldquotimelinerdquo of your life like an
online scrapbook
The Beatles Lessons in Business Innovation - What can we learn from the Beatles about Creativity
and Innovation in Business
How To Think Creatively - The first key to intentionally nurturing our creativity is to understand how
it works
Need To Create Get A Constraint - One of the many paradoxes of human creativity is that it seems to
benefit from constraints and restrictions
Thinking Like Leonardo da Vinci - ldquoSimplicity is the ultimate sophisticationrdquo ndash Leonardo da Vinci
Can Business Be As Creative As The Arts - There are several ways you could make a case for business
as a genuinely creative field Letrsquos explore them
Putting Your Imagination To Work - Here are some terrific examples of connecting diverse stimuli to
generate new ideas
Creativity Rated 1 Trait In IBM Poll - Creativity is now considered the most important leadership
quality for success in business outweighing even integrity and global thinking according to a much-
referenced recent study by IBM
Difference Between Artistic and Creative Ability ndash Sometimes we confuse artistic ability with
creativity If I canrsquot paint or draw Irdquom not creative Not true
Creative Problem-Solving - We often approach challenges without considering what mode of thinking
wersquore utilizing to solve them As a result we tend to limit the range of possible solutions wersquore able to
generate
How You Feel Affects What You Create - Our feelings and our state of being goes into nearly
everything we do How you feel is represented in nearly everything you do and create
Go With The Flow - Flow- the mental state of being completely present and fully immersed in a task-
is a strong contributor to creativity
Your Creative Genius Mindset - Creativity allows us to think outside of the box around the box and
through the box in an imaginative and free flowing manner
8 Counter-Intuitive Ways To Improve Your Well-Being amp Creativity ndash To help you break the busy-ness
cycle and work happier wersquove rounded up a handful of counter-intuitive ways to tweak your habits and
your mindset
29 Ways To Stay More Creative ndash Make lists carry a notebook everywhere and 27 more
9 Types Of Brainfood For Writers ndash Did you know that some foods can support brain functionmdashand
maybe even make you a better writer
Smile They Canrsquot Commoditize Creativity ndash Both Britain and America have forgotten that creativity is
a core strength and a reason to be not just proud but extremely optimistic also
8 Quick Truths About Creativity - Great artists inspire you to your own greatness and other truths
Creative People More Likely To Cheat - Is there a link between creativity and dishonesty According
to a new study there is
Creative Exercise - If you want to be creative yoursquore going to have to take a risk and likely do
something that scares or intimidates you
The Secret Of Great Creative People - If you want to be creative you must be curious about the world
around you
One Fact That Can Change Your Life ndash (Video) Consider this one fact about life Steve Jobs gave in an
interview years and years ago
Start Thinking Like A Reality TV Star ndash Reality shows offer us many parallels into the world of
innovation
5 Free Tools For Quick Online Brainstorming - The five services mentioned in this article are free and
donrsquot require users to register
Want A Creative Boost- Whenever yoursquore feeling like you shouldnrsquot stop working stop Stopping
when yoursquore feeling in the prime of a work of art or a project can do a lot of good things for both you
and the work
How To Be Creative While Following The Rules - Knowing your constraints can help with your
creativity
Learn From 10 Creative Business People - Here are 10 bold thinkers who tell us how they use
creativity at work and the lessons they learned along the way
5 Tools For Innovation -Startups are supposed to be innovative mdash but they can get as bogged down in
the details as any big company Here are five ways to keep the innovative spark alive
The Rules Of A Creatorrsquos Life ndash 1 is do more than you are told to do
6 Steps To Building Creative Endurance ndash Just as an athlete quickly loses fitness without training so
your creative stamina will fade away if you donrsquot work at maintaining it ndash every week if not every day
December Brainstorm ndash What did daVinci and Edison have that we donrsquot have
What Is A Problem ndash Donrsquot fear ldquoproblemsrdquo
When It Comes To Ideas Teams Win - In an office where innovation and creativity thrive convincing
employees that teamwork can help build up their ideas ndash rather than stifle them ndash is critical
Mind Games amp The Human Brain ndash Mind games may come across as silly diversions from boredom or
against waning social interactions but they are so much more than that
15 Scientific Facts About Creativity ndash Although creativity keeps human society flourishing science
honestly offers few answers to how the intricate infinitely complex concept actually works
Tips To Stimulate Childrenrsquos Creativity - Creativity is the greatest human potential and we need to
work together to develop childrenrsquos creativity start from home
Ads That Win Creative Awards Sell More Product - Ads that win creative awards are 11 times more
efficient at selling stuff than other ads
Cool Gadgets For Creative Offices - Each designer or agency office should be filled with creative and
innovative gadgets that surprise our clients and stimulate the imagination
Clorox Involves Fans In Innovation- Clorox is doing some exciting things in community management
Its latest initiative is designed to get fans customers and professionals to submit ideas to build new
and better products
10 Innovation Myths ndash Josh Suskewicz and Scott Anthony have come up with the 10 innovation myths
they encounter most often in the field
16 Creative Ways To Make Your Facebook Timeline Cover Photo - When Timeline is rolled out your
personal profile will be organized in reverse chronological order as a ldquotimelinerdquo of your life like an
online scrapbook
The Beatles Lessons in Business Innovation - What can we learn from the Beatles about Creativity
and Innovation in Business
How To Think Creatively - The first key to intentionally nurturing our creativity is to understand how
it works
Need To Create Get A Constraint - One of the many paradoxes of human creativity is that it seems to
benefit from constraints and restrictions
Thinking Like Leonardo da Vinci - ldquoSimplicity is the ultimate sophisticationrdquo ndash Leonardo da Vinci
Can Business Be As Creative As The Arts - There are several ways you could make a case for business
as a genuinely creative field Letrsquos explore them
Putting Your Imagination To Work - Here are some terrific examples of connecting diverse stimuli to
generate new ideas
Creativity Rated 1 Trait In IBM Poll - Creativity is now considered the most important leadership
quality for success in business outweighing even integrity and global thinking according to a much-
referenced recent study by IBM
Difference Between Artistic and Creative Ability ndash Sometimes we confuse artistic ability with
creativity If I canrsquot paint or draw Irdquom not creative Not true
Creative Problem-Solving - We often approach challenges without considering what mode of thinking
wersquore utilizing to solve them As a result we tend to limit the range of possible solutions wersquore able to
generate
How You Feel Affects What You Create - Our feelings and our state of being goes into nearly
everything we do How you feel is represented in nearly everything you do and create
Go With The Flow - Flow- the mental state of being completely present and fully immersed in a task-
is a strong contributor to creativity
Your Creative Genius Mindset - Creativity allows us to think outside of the box around the box and
through the box in an imaginative and free flowing manner
8 Counter-Intuitive Ways To Improve Your Well-Being amp Creativity ndash To help you break the busy-ness
cycle and work happier wersquove rounded up a handful of counter-intuitive ways to tweak your habits and
your mindset
29 Ways To Stay More Creative ndash Make lists carry a notebook everywhere and 27 more
9 Types Of Brainfood For Writers ndash Did you know that some foods can support brain functionmdashand
maybe even make you a better writer
Smile They Canrsquot Commoditize Creativity ndash Both Britain and America have forgotten that creativity is
a core strength and a reason to be not just proud but extremely optimistic also
8 Quick Truths About Creativity - Great artists inspire you to your own greatness and other truths
Creative People More Likely To Cheat - Is there a link between creativity and dishonesty According
to a new study there is
Creative Exercise - If you want to be creative yoursquore going to have to take a risk and likely do
something that scares or intimidates you
The Secret Of Great Creative People - If you want to be creative you must be curious about the world
around you
One Fact That Can Change Your Life ndash (Video) Consider this one fact about life Steve Jobs gave in an
interview years and years ago
Start Thinking Like A Reality TV Star ndash Reality shows offer us many parallels into the world of
innovation
5 Free Tools For Quick Online Brainstorming - The five services mentioned in this article are free and
donrsquot require users to register
Want A Creative Boost- Whenever yoursquore feeling like you shouldnrsquot stop working stop Stopping
when yoursquore feeling in the prime of a work of art or a project can do a lot of good things for both you
and the work
How To Be Creative While Following The Rules - Knowing your constraints can help with your
creativity
Learn From 10 Creative Business People - Here are 10 bold thinkers who tell us how they use
creativity at work and the lessons they learned along the way
5 Tools For Innovation -Startups are supposed to be innovative mdash but they can get as bogged down in
the details as any big company Here are five ways to keep the innovative spark alive
The Rules Of A Creatorrsquos Life ndash 1 is do more than you are told to do
6 Steps To Building Creative Endurance ndash Just as an athlete quickly loses fitness without training so
your creative stamina will fade away if you donrsquot work at maintaining it ndash every week if not every day
December Brainstorm ndash What did daVinci and Edison have that we donrsquot have
What Is A Problem ndash Donrsquot fear ldquoproblemsrdquo
When It Comes To Ideas Teams Win - In an office where innovation and creativity thrive convincing
employees that teamwork can help build up their ideas ndash rather than stifle them ndash is critical
Mind Games amp The Human Brain ndash Mind games may come across as silly diversions from boredom or
against waning social interactions but they are so much more than that
15 Scientific Facts About Creativity ndash Although creativity keeps human society flourishing science
honestly offers few answers to how the intricate infinitely complex concept actually works
Tips To Stimulate Childrenrsquos Creativity - Creativity is the greatest human potential and we need to
work together to develop childrenrsquos creativity start from home
Ads That Win Creative Awards Sell More Product - Ads that win creative awards are 11 times more
efficient at selling stuff than other ads
Difference Between Artistic and Creative Ability ndash Sometimes we confuse artistic ability with
creativity If I canrsquot paint or draw Irdquom not creative Not true
Creative Problem-Solving - We often approach challenges without considering what mode of thinking
wersquore utilizing to solve them As a result we tend to limit the range of possible solutions wersquore able to
generate
How You Feel Affects What You Create - Our feelings and our state of being goes into nearly
everything we do How you feel is represented in nearly everything you do and create
Go With The Flow - Flow- the mental state of being completely present and fully immersed in a task-
is a strong contributor to creativity
Your Creative Genius Mindset - Creativity allows us to think outside of the box around the box and
through the box in an imaginative and free flowing manner
8 Counter-Intuitive Ways To Improve Your Well-Being amp Creativity ndash To help you break the busy-ness
cycle and work happier wersquove rounded up a handful of counter-intuitive ways to tweak your habits and
your mindset
29 Ways To Stay More Creative ndash Make lists carry a notebook everywhere and 27 more
9 Types Of Brainfood For Writers ndash Did you know that some foods can support brain functionmdashand
maybe even make you a better writer
Smile They Canrsquot Commoditize Creativity ndash Both Britain and America have forgotten that creativity is
a core strength and a reason to be not just proud but extremely optimistic also
8 Quick Truths About Creativity - Great artists inspire you to your own greatness and other truths
Creative People More Likely To Cheat - Is there a link between creativity and dishonesty According
to a new study there is
Creative Exercise - If you want to be creative yoursquore going to have to take a risk and likely do
something that scares or intimidates you
The Secret Of Great Creative People - If you want to be creative you must be curious about the world
around you
One Fact That Can Change Your Life ndash (Video) Consider this one fact about life Steve Jobs gave in an
interview years and years ago
Start Thinking Like A Reality TV Star ndash Reality shows offer us many parallels into the world of
innovation
5 Free Tools For Quick Online Brainstorming - The five services mentioned in this article are free and
donrsquot require users to register
Want A Creative Boost- Whenever yoursquore feeling like you shouldnrsquot stop working stop Stopping
when yoursquore feeling in the prime of a work of art or a project can do a lot of good things for both you
and the work
How To Be Creative While Following The Rules - Knowing your constraints can help with your
creativity
Learn From 10 Creative Business People - Here are 10 bold thinkers who tell us how they use
creativity at work and the lessons they learned along the way
5 Tools For Innovation -Startups are supposed to be innovative mdash but they can get as bogged down in
the details as any big company Here are five ways to keep the innovative spark alive
The Rules Of A Creatorrsquos Life ndash 1 is do more than you are told to do
6 Steps To Building Creative Endurance ndash Just as an athlete quickly loses fitness without training so
your creative stamina will fade away if you donrsquot work at maintaining it ndash every week if not every day
December Brainstorm ndash What did daVinci and Edison have that we donrsquot have
What Is A Problem ndash Donrsquot fear ldquoproblemsrdquo
When It Comes To Ideas Teams Win - In an office where innovation and creativity thrive convincing
employees that teamwork can help build up their ideas ndash rather than stifle them ndash is critical
Mind Games amp The Human Brain ndash Mind games may come across as silly diversions from boredom or
against waning social interactions but they are so much more than that
15 Scientific Facts About Creativity ndash Although creativity keeps human society flourishing science
honestly offers few answers to how the intricate infinitely complex concept actually works
Tips To Stimulate Childrenrsquos Creativity - Creativity is the greatest human potential and we need to
work together to develop childrenrsquos creativity start from home
Ads That Win Creative Awards Sell More Product - Ads that win creative awards are 11 times more
efficient at selling stuff than other ads
The Secret Of Great Creative People - If you want to be creative you must be curious about the world
around you
One Fact That Can Change Your Life ndash (Video) Consider this one fact about life Steve Jobs gave in an
interview years and years ago
Start Thinking Like A Reality TV Star ndash Reality shows offer us many parallels into the world of
innovation
5 Free Tools For Quick Online Brainstorming - The five services mentioned in this article are free and
donrsquot require users to register
Want A Creative Boost- Whenever yoursquore feeling like you shouldnrsquot stop working stop Stopping
when yoursquore feeling in the prime of a work of art or a project can do a lot of good things for both you
and the work
How To Be Creative While Following The Rules - Knowing your constraints can help with your
creativity
Learn From 10 Creative Business People - Here are 10 bold thinkers who tell us how they use
creativity at work and the lessons they learned along the way
5 Tools For Innovation -Startups are supposed to be innovative mdash but they can get as bogged down in
the details as any big company Here are five ways to keep the innovative spark alive
The Rules Of A Creatorrsquos Life ndash 1 is do more than you are told to do
6 Steps To Building Creative Endurance ndash Just as an athlete quickly loses fitness without training so
your creative stamina will fade away if you donrsquot work at maintaining it ndash every week if not every day
December Brainstorm ndash What did daVinci and Edison have that we donrsquot have
What Is A Problem ndash Donrsquot fear ldquoproblemsrdquo
When It Comes To Ideas Teams Win - In an office where innovation and creativity thrive convincing
employees that teamwork can help build up their ideas ndash rather than stifle them ndash is critical
Mind Games amp The Human Brain ndash Mind games may come across as silly diversions from boredom or
against waning social interactions but they are so much more than that
15 Scientific Facts About Creativity ndash Although creativity keeps human society flourishing science
honestly offers few answers to how the intricate infinitely complex concept actually works
Tips To Stimulate Childrenrsquos Creativity - Creativity is the greatest human potential and we need to
work together to develop childrenrsquos creativity start from home
Ads That Win Creative Awards Sell More Product - Ads that win creative awards are 11 times more
efficient at selling stuff than other ads
Mind Games amp The Human Brain ndash Mind games may come across as silly diversions from boredom or
against waning social interactions but they are so much more than that
15 Scientific Facts About Creativity ndash Although creativity keeps human society flourishing science
honestly offers few answers to how the intricate infinitely complex concept actually works
Tips To Stimulate Childrenrsquos Creativity - Creativity is the greatest human potential and we need to
work together to develop childrenrsquos creativity start from home
Ads That Win Creative Awards Sell More Product - Ads that win creative awards are 11 times more
efficient at selling stuff than other ads