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Lateral Action
MARCH 18, 2010
The other day on Twitter, I accidentally nailed down what I’ve been trying to say on this blog for the past 18 months: We so easily associate creativity with creative thinking that they are often treated as synonymous.
Lateral Action
NOVEMBER 10, 2008
But does that type of space really have anything to do with creativity? A study (PDF) seems to have confirmed that higher ceilings can, in fact, help with creative thinking. Essentially, expansive spaces prompt higher levels of big-picture abstract thinking, while confined areas lead to more granular, detail-oriented thinking.
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Lateral Action
SEPTEMBER 22, 2008
It's a dangerous fantasy that’s blocking your creativity. It's dangerous because it suggests that the essence of creativity lies in an intangible idea - which is somehow already safe and sound inside us, with no use-by date. Many of us associate the word 'creativity' with lateral thinking, brainstorming, and thinking ‘outside the box’.
Lateral Action
JANUARY 21, 2025
You may remember Daniel from when I interviewed him for The 21st Century Creative podcast. In this interview you get to eavesdrop on two different creative processes: My writing process as a poet , and how I use poetic form (in this case the stanza from Keats Ode to a Nightingale) as a focus for my conscious mind and a doorway to imagination.
Harvard Professional Development
JANUARY 30, 2025
Successful innovation hinges on a delicate balance between creativity and analysis. Leaders must foster an environment where both analytical thinking and creative thinking coexist harmoniously, enabling their teams to envision future possibilities while pragmatically assessing their feasibility.
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Creativity is intelligence having fun. Albert Einstein Behind every successful company lies a secret ingredient: a creative company culture that fosters innovation and empowers its employees to think outside the box. Companies embracing and prioritizing creativity pave the way for continuous innovation.
Lateral Action
DECEMBER 8, 2022
As a writer and a coach for creatives, I have been particularly concerned […]. The post Creative Disruption: How 12 Creatives on 5 Continents Rose to the Challenge of the Pandemic appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
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