Creative Intensive

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4964296663335083307

And an interview with Robinson about the importance of nurturing innovative solutions in the classroom from

BusinessWeek, Feb 23, 2006
By Jessie Scanlon

How do you define creativity?

Ultimately it’s the process of having original ideas, but there are several steps. The first step is imagination, the capacity that we all have to see something in the mind’s eye. Creativity is then using that imagination to solve problems — call it applied imagination. Then innovation is putting that creativity into practice as applied creativity.

That seems pretty straightforward. What do people not understand?

There are several common misconceptions. The first is that people think that only some are creative. It’s in the nature of human beings that we are creative. The second misconception is that creativity is about design and marketing. What the TED conference shows is that creativity is central to the practice of science and business and more. Creative initiatives should help you find what you are passionate about. The third is that you can’t do anything about it. You can cultivate creativity.

Full article here…

1. Why is it essential to promote creativity?
2. Why is necessary
3. What would you do about it?

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For articles about and by Robinson, visit:
http://www.sfb.co.uk/cgi-bin/profile.cgi?s=65&t=5&a=9

And finally, more on TED conference 2006 from Kate’s blog:
http://www.mynameiskate.ca/2006/03/transformation_.html