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True Gratitude – More Than Pleasantries or Recognition

Let's Grow Leaders

an executive hears a presentation and immediately responds with questions, concerns, critiques and challenges, without a pause to consider the depth and breadth of work entailed, the long hours, and the creative thinking. I am so grateful for what you’ve accomplished here.” Gratitude is missing when…. Outcome: “You did it!

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Creativity, Music and E-learning

Creative Companion

Today I got my official statement of accomplishment from the Stanford Online course led by Tina Seelig, Executive Director, Stanford Technology Ventures Program. It states that I have successfully completed, serving as a team leader and with distinction, a free online … Continue reading →

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SIMPLE WAYS TO INCREASE CREATIVITY IN YOUR ORGANIZATION

Imagineer7

Creative Corner Provide a special area for people to engage in creative thinking. Stock the area with books, videos on creativity, as well as learning games and such toys as beanbags and modeling clay. Let’s Do Lunch Encourage weekly lunch-time meeting of three to five employees to engage in creative thinking.

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AN EASY WAY TO GET THE IDEAS YOU WANT

Imagineer7

2) Next, focus on each specific attribute and ask “How else can this be accomplished?” Ask yourself these questions which come from the creative thinking technique SCAMPER from my book THINKERTOYS: What can I substitute for this attribute? Manually operated. Used for tightening or loosening screws. (2)

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Grit is overrated; the hardest worker never wins

Penelope Trunk

America’s economic edge comes from entrepreneurship, invention, creative thinking. Women are working smart and planning ahead and accomplishing their goals with fragmented hours and alternative careers. This is how he developed the tough black rubber we use in tires today by a cooking process now known as vulcanization.

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10 Innovative Employee Engagement Activities for Software Companies in 2024

Vantage Circle

These events transform internal challenges into opportunities for breakthrough thinking. Furthermore, offering attractive rewards or showcasing their innovations in public can amplify their sense of accomplishment. Or step it up a notch with online escape rooms or team scavenger hunts.

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Imagineer7

CREATIVE CORNER Provide a special area for people to engage in creative thinking. Stock the area with books, videos on creativity, as well as learning games and such toys as beanbags and modeling clay. LET’S DO LUNCH Encourage weekly lunch-time meeting of three to five employees to engage in creative thinking.