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Explode your creativity with these 16 Xmind templates for brainstorming

Mind Mapping Software

In the world of creativity, tools also help us by expanding the range of our thinking to consider new perspectives, possibilities and solutions. In my recent Xmind webinar, I shared 10 brainstorming techniques – delivered via mind maps – that can help you amplify your creativity and generate higher value ideas.

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Imagination: How Imagining Helps Social Entrepreneurs Create an Impactful Project

International Coach Academy

She sees around her that the more technological solutions advance, the larger the technological divide in society. In fact, as more and more solutions move online, less tech-savvy individuals experience disadvantages from these technological innovations and become more and more excluded and isolated.

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14 Ways to Increase Creativity, Backed By Research [And Why it Matters]

She Owns Success

Creativity is about inventiveness, original ideas, innovation, and new and unique approaches. With creativity being in such high demand, with many jobs citing “creative problem solving” as a requirement, finding different ways to increase creativity is essential.

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TOP TEN TIPS FOR CREATIVITY

Imagineer7

Some of Michael’s creative-thinking techniques that were refined by his government and corporate practice were published in his best-seller Thinkertoys (A Handbook of Business Creativity) , which the Wall Street Journal reported “will change the way you think.” No, not everyone is creative.

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Lazy Bones. In praise of Laziness and Boredom.

Charles Leon

Bill Gates Finding the most efficient solution that requires the least effort may often be driven by laziness, the desire to get more out of less (I may be stretching this a little here, but you see my point). Creative thinking involves risk (of failure) and effort (mental energy). Our brains naturally behave in this way.

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Why Thinking “Outside the Box” Doesn’t Work

Lateral Action

Again, don't read any further until you've either solved it or given up. OK if you've either solved it or had enough, click on the image below to see two of the usual solutions. Each time you click, a new solution will be revealed. You may need to click through to the post to see the solutions. What Do You Think?

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Management consultant stays ahead of the curve with innovative thinking

Harvard Professional Development

Programs: Design Thinking: Creating Better Customer Experiences (in person) ; Advanced Business Strategy: Gaining a Competitive Edge (online) ; Creative Thinking: Innovative Solutions to Complex Challenges (online). Design Thinking and Creative Thinking are very much mindset programs with tools and applications.