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The Progress Principle: Using small wins to ignite joy, engagement and creativity at work

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One of the most important pieces of creativity and innovation research from the past couple of decades can be found in the book The Progress Principle: Using small wins to ignite joy, engagement and creativity at work. Progress Principle: Positive aspects which help inner work life, progress and creativity. Small wins.

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What impact does sleep have on creativity?

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And dreams sometimes exhibit some of the most creative, unexpected and original thoughts we ever have. However, more recent scientific evidence has looked at whether there really is a link between sleep and problem solving, creativity and the development of new divergent ideas.

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16 scientifically proven ways to enhance your creativity

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People often think that science and creativity are not related. In fact, over the past few decades , a huge amount of research has begun showing us exactly what causes our creativity, what reduces it, and even what enhances it. Here are 16 scientifically proven ways to enhance your creativity. Put your phone away.

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Happiness is linked to higher creativity

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Many people have the stereotype of a creative person as someone who is broody, weird and possibly a little depressed. Numerous studies have looked at what sort of mood results in people producing their most creative output. And the results are overwhelmingly clear: Being happy is good for your creativity.

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The Future of Customer Loyalty: Rewards, Retention, Appreciation, and More

Speaker: Jennifer Hileman - Director, Retail Data & Technology at Orium, and Zach Ettelman - Solutions Partner Team in North America at Talon.One

The holidays are the perfect time to redefine and reimagine your retail strategy, as modern customers are being re-engaged through creative retention tactics. Mastering Loyalty in Modern Retail: Explore the art of loyalty and promotional strategies that engage today’s shoppers.

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Can creativity training really improve your creativity?

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Some people still debate whether creativity is something which only certain people are born with, or whether it can be developed in everyone. Well, we have already previously seen that creativity is determined more by our nurture (upbringing) than by our nature (genes we are born with).

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Relying on AI tools can reduce our ability for critical thinking

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While this can save time and mental effort, it may also lead to a reduced engagement in the deeper thought processes that underpin critical thinking. Participants who heavily relied on AI tools were less likely to engage in independent analysis and problem-solving. These results were also statistically very significant.

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Measuring Innovation Performance

Why do only a third of the organizations worldwide have formal innovation metrics in place despite accepting that innovation is critical to survival? Download this eBook to learn about the 5 basic principles that guide every successful innovation process.