Creativity and Innovation Archives
The articles and papers in these archives were been written between 1996 and
2013, with most of them from the eight year period of 2004-2012. Over the years
of working with, studying and writing about creativity and innovation, I leaned
a great deal about the subject. Not surprisingly, I learned that much of what
I wrote about years ago is no longer valid (in February, 2013, as I write this).
For instance, I used to be a strong proponent of brainstorming. Now, I realise
that it is not a very good way to generate creative ideas (this is part of why
I developed anticonventional thinking or ACT).
Rather than sift through, update and delete old articles, some of which people
still find useful, I have taken the lazy-person's approach. I have archived
all of my writings from the period. Current writings, together with a very few
favourites from older days, are now in the Thoughts section of the web site.
Because these are archived, they may be out of date, wrong and include bad
links. I apologise for that. Of course, a lot of the articles are also valid
and up to date. I don't apologise for that!
-- Jeffrey Paul Baumgartner
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How Status Quo Bias Can Kill Innovation
Status quo bias is an irrational cognitive bias to avoid change. We all have it. But it can be bad news for your innovation initiative.
by Jeffrey Baumgartner
Hiring Creative Employees
Business leaders say they want more creative employees. This is not reflected in job advertising. Learn more about how to find and hire creative people.
by Jeffrey Baumgartner
Job Pressure, Priority and Innovation
Employees complain that they do not have time to innovate. This because they fail to prioritise innovation. Learn why in this article.
by Jeffrey Baumgartner
Characteristics of Highly Creative People
Here is my take on the characteristics of highly creative people. I have looked at how creative people think -- based on my understanding of the latest research -- and applied it behaviour.
by Jeffrey Baumgartner
A Mental Investment
State supported mental healthcare should be a priority for every country claiming it wants a creative and innovative population. Jeffrey Explains why.
by Jeffrey Baumgartner
Solving Personal Problems with Anticonventional Thinking
Anticonventional thinking is not just for business problems. You can also apply it to personal problems as this article demonstrates
by Jeffrey Baumgartner
You Are the Problem
If you are part of the problem, you have a responsibility to solve the problem
by Jeffrey Baumgartner
Asking Favours -- and Getting Them
If you want someone to do something for you, here is an easy, non-manipulative trick.
by Jeffrey Baumgartner
You Cannot Radically Change Someone's Opinion
As opinions in religion, politics and more are becoming increasingly polarised, many people think a simple argument can radically change another person's opinion. The truth is: that will never happen. Read why this is true.
by Jeffrey Baumgartner
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