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Creative Thinking Creativity Critical Thinking 
Career Advancement
JUNE 15, 2020
Critical thinking ability. Utilizing data also requires strong critical thinking abilities, which will help employees craft valuable recommendations. Enhancing their critical thinking ability will help employees make great decisions, trust their own judgment, and gain the trust of others.
Lateral Action
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
Everyone knows critical thinking kills creativity. Suspending judgment in order to come up with new and unusual ideas is one of the sacred cows of the creativity movement. Everyone knows that instant judgment is the enemy of creativity. Edward de Bono, Serious Creativity ). Jean Trumbo, Creativity ).
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Management Help
JANUARY 18, 2022
Creative Thinking Skills: What It Is, Examples and Guidelines Copyright Carter McNamara, Authenticity Consulting, LLC Sections in This Topic Include What is Creative Thinking?
Management Help
JANUARY 18, 2022
Creative Thinking Skills: What It Is, Examples and Guidelines Copyright Carter McNamara, Authenticity Consulting, LLC Sections in This Topic Include What is Creative Thinking?
Management Help
JANUARY 18, 2022
Critical Thinking Skills: What It Is, Examples and Guidelines Copyright Carter McNamara, Authenticity Consulting, LLC Sections in This Topic Include What is Critical Thinking? Benefits and Examples of Critical Thinking How Good Are Your Critical Thinking Skills?
Management Help
JANUARY 18, 2022
Critical Thinking Skills: What It Is, Examples and Guidelines Copyright Carter McNamara, Authenticity Consulting, LLC Sections in This Topic Include What is Critical Thinking? Benefits and Examples of Critical Thinking How Good Are Your Critical Thinking Skills?
BetterUp
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Jump to section What’s creative thinking? Creative thinking versus critical thinking Creative thinking skills How to develop creative thinking skills 4 creative thinking examples to include on your resume Sharpen your creativity
Lateral Action
OCTOBER 5, 2009
It's why Lou 's job is under threat from automation, but Jack has a bright future, safe in the knowledge that a computer will never replicate his ability to think creatively. The humans were non-advertising professionals, given a brief and asked to come up with creative ideas for adverts. Creativity by Numbers?
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Charles Leon
MARCH 19, 2021
Why creative teams work better than all-star individuals. The times when I’ve felt most alive in my business were those when we generated a creative buzz, when everyone was excited about an idea. We were fortunate, we worked in a business, designing hotels, spas and residences, that had creativity and collaboration at its heart.
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She Owns Success
MARCH 6, 2023
Creativity isn’t just about creating art; it’s a skill that’s highly sought after and valuable in every aspect of our life and business. Creativity is about inventiveness, original ideas, innovation, and new and unique approaches. Here are 15 science-backed ways to increase your creativity 1.
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Management Help
JANUARY 18, 2022
Strategies to Improve Your Concentration Also consider Creative Thinking Critical Thinking Mindfulness Mindsets Reframing Systems Thinking Strategic Thinking Related Library Topic What is … Causes of Poor Concentration Test – How Well Do You Concentrate?
Management Help
JANUARY 18, 2022
Strategies to Improve Your Concentration Also consider Creative Thinking Critical Thinking Mindfulness Mindsets Reframing Systems Thinking Strategic Thinking Related Library Topic What is … Causes of Poor Concentration Test – How Well Do You Concentrate?
Lateral Action
NOVEMBER 30, 2009
(Albert Einstein) Are you attempting to unleash creativity through familiar, comfortable pathways? If so you’re only human – but remember that creativity thrives on novelty. The post The 8 Types of Creative Intelligence appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
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Lateral Action
SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
We creatives love to think of ourselves as revolutionaries and rule-breakers, thinking outside the box, breaking free of convention and plucking inspiration out of thin air. The post Is There a Template for Creativity? appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
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Lateral Action
NOVEMBER 2, 2015
After 18 months, four drafts and countless cups of coffee, my new book Motivation for Creative People is finally complete. The post My new book: <em>Motivation for Creative People</em> appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach. So what’s the […].
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Lateral Action
JULY 21, 2022
A lot of creative professions involve submitting work to gatekeepers of various kinds: agents, editors, publishers, gallerists, funders, producers, studios and competition judges and so on. The post Why Rejection Doesn’t Mean Your Work Isn’t Good Enough appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
International Coach Academy
MAY 22, 2023
There are different types of thinking processes, including critical, creative, and analytical thinking. Critical thinking involves evaluating information and arguments logically and systematically, while creative thinking involves generating new and innovative ideas.
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Lateral Action
AUGUST 19, 2020
The post Every Creative Project Is a Revolving Door appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach. This emphasis on getting things done and out to market is part of their extraordinary entrepreneurial culture. Famously, Guy Kawasaki even said […]. Comments In reply to FJR. Thank you for the added nuance re public.
Lateral Action
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Today I publish my new book, 21 Insights for 21st Century Creatives. It’s a compilation of the most powerful insights that have emerged from my coaching conversations with creative professionals over the past two decades, and also from my own practice […]. You can pick it up from the usual bookstores.
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Lateral Action
OCTOBER 22, 2015
The post Kabuki: Lessons from 400 Years of Creative Tradition appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach. As the curtain slid aside, it revealed a world of breathtaking beauty: a stage like a painted scroll, where actors in bright […].
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Lateral Action
JUNE 28, 2020
This week’s guest on The 21st Century Creative podcast is the eminent Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy, who takes us on a voyage through the weird and wonderful world of artificial intelligence (AI) and creativity, drawing on insights from his latest book The Creativity Code: How AI Is Learning to Write, Paint and Think (Amazon US […].
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Harvard Professional Development
OCTOBER 3, 2024
To find new solutions to enduring problems, meet challenges, and create climates for innovation, companies need nimble leaders who think critically, inspire others, and nurture creativity — a skill set known as “durable” skills. A learner mindset is absolutely critical.
The Creative Mind
JANUARY 8, 2023
A painter, cartoonist, and writer, among other disciplines, Lynda Barry served as an artist-in-residence at the University of Wisconsin last year, and is now an assistant professor of interdisciplinary creativity. The post Lynda Barry on Why We Create appeared first on The Creative Mind. “I make my husband call me [Prof.
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Lateral Action
JANUARY 5, 2010
If you believe you’re “Just not the creative type”, there’s no point even trying to think or act creatively. This is one of the biggest and most debilitating creative blocks of all. The post Do You Worry That You’re ‘Just Not Creative’?
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Vantage Circle
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
This game involves critical thinking, problem-solving skills , and proper workplace communication. After dishing out the situations, give some time to the players to think of their answers. By practicing this activity, workers exercise their creative thinking ability to tackle situations. Leaders You Admire.
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Ayoa
JUNE 12, 2023
In fact, a series of ChatGPT bans were announced earlier this year – with some educators warning that such tools might spell the death of originality and critical thinking skills amongst students. With AI-powered mind mapping, it can be used by students to help power crucial skills such as creativity and critical thinking.
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Lateral Action
NOVEMBER 21, 2008
Many people associate the right brain with creativity and lateral thinking, and there's certainly something to that. But your left brain plays a crucial role in creativity as well. Seeing logical associations between seemingly unrelated things is a hallmark of creativity. isn't it a really a "whole mind" thing?
Lateral Action
JULY 17, 2022
Welcome to Episode 2 of the CREATIVE DISRUPTION season of The 21st Century Creative, where we are hearing stories of creatives around the world who came up with a creative response to the challenges of the pandemic. This week we are off to South Africa, to hear from Earl Abrahams, an artist and filmmaker who […].
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Lateral Action
JANUARY 26, 2009
In spite of the fact that brainstorming is virtually synonymous with creativity in some quarters, there are plenty of people who would love to erase brainstorms from their working life. But the critics also include some very talented and successful creative professionals, like Huntington or Gordon Torr , formerly Creative Director of J.
Lateral Action
AUGUST 9, 2020
Today’s guest on The 21st Century Creative is Cynthia Morris, a coach for creatives who shares insights on the book-writing process, based on her latest book The Busy Woman’s Guide to Writing a World-Changing Book. The post Writing a World-Changing Book with Cynthia Morris appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
Lateral Action
JUNE 5, 2017
This week’s guest on the 21st Century Creative Podcast is Steven Pressfield, author of the creativity classic The War of Art and a string of other bestselling fiction and nonfiction books. The post Steven Pressfield on Truth and Fiction appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach. Click the icon below to listen.
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Lateral Action
AUGUST 4, 2019
This week’s guest on The 21st Century Creative is Erik Bork – a screenwriter, producer, script consultant and coach who has won two Emmy and two Golden Globe awards for his work on the HBO series Band of Brothers and From the Earth to the Moon. For each series he wrote multiple episodes and was […].
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Lateral Action
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
Just about every creative I’ve ever coached has had a very sharp and active Inner Critic. If you find yourself resisting this idea, maybe because you know what it’s like to suffer with an over-active Inner Critic, then pause for a moment and consider all the mediocre […]. And you know what? That’s a good thing.
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Lateral Action
JUNE 28, 2010
Passion is an unlikely breeding ground for a creative block. The post Why Passion Beats Perfection appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach. Passion motivates you in the morning and fires you up when you are immersed in your work. However, as an artist, writer or musician, there is a fine line at the far end of […].
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Lateral Action
JULY 26, 2010
Image by digicla This article is part two in Cynthia’s series on making feedback a positive and empowering part of the creative process, following on from How to Ask for Feedback (without it Blowing up in Your Face). The post How to Deal with Stinging Criticism appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
Lateral Action
JANUARY 24, 2011
Here’s a creative thought experiment for you: Go to this page on the official Orbital website, scroll down and hit ‘play’ on the track ‘Halcyon + on + on’ Listen to the music before you read the rest of this article. Once you’ve listened to it, stop and consider each of the questions in turn […].
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Lateral Action
JULY 2, 2018
This week’s guest on The 21st Century Creative podcast is Mimi Khalvati, one of the foremost poets currently writing in the UK. The post Poetry as Discovery with Mimi Khalvati appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach. The post Poetry as Discovery with Mimi Khalvati appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
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Lateral Action
DECEMBER 23, 2018
This week’s guest on The 21st Century Creative podcast is Tyler Hobbs, a artist who creates stunning images by writing a computer program to generate each new artwork. The post Tyler Hobbs: an Artist Who Paints with Code appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach. It […]. Click the icon below to listen.
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Lateral Action
DECEMBER 7, 2009
appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach. These are the gargoyles, sacred figures, finials and other sculpted details that constitute the icing on the cake of this magnificent building. If you take the rooftop tour […]. The post How Good Is Too Good?
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Lateral Action
JULY 31, 2019
appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach. Now you may have heard of a Gratitude Practice – this is where you set aside a little time every day to remember all the good things you have […]. The post Do You Give Yourself Enough Credit?
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Lateral Action
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
The post An Easy Way out of Writer’s Block appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach. The harder you try, the more you work, the more stuck and confused you feel. In my experience, this tends to happen when […].
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Lateral Action
JULY 17, 2019
The post Question Everything, But Don’t Forget to Listen to the Answers appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach. When I grew up, I kept asking questions: Why are people so miserable? What’s […].
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Lateral Action
OCTOBER 4, 2010
The post Yes, the Internet Is Changing Your Brain appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach. Every day, as you surf the internet, clicking on hyperlinks, opening new tabs and windows, flicking between e-mail, Twitter, Facebook and whatever it was you were reading just now, your patterns of thought are changing.
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Lateral Action
MAY 24, 2010
The friend, being the honest and straightforward person he is, believes you really want to know what he thinks, so he launches into his opinions. The post How to Ask for Feedback (Without it Blowing Up in Your Face) appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach. Pointing […].
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