{"product_id":"who-killed-creativity-isbn-9781118232521","title":"Who Killed Creativity?","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe essential guide to building a culture of creativity and innovation throughout an organization\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eYour help is needed to crack an unsolved crime: creative thinking is critical for future fulfillment and survival, and yet it is now declining at an alarming rate. In this original mystery-style approach, you will have the opportunity to match your knowledge against that of the latest brain researchers, psychologists, and sociologists as you are taken on a humorous and often startling journey to discover why creativity is dying an untimely death. The '7 Rescue Strategies' then provide proven innovation solutions, from personal issues through to organizational imperatives. Authors Andrew and Gaia Grant have travelled the world for more than 25 years working with more than 20,000 international keynote and workshop participants in more than 30 countries at all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a fascinating forensic approach, revealing carefully researched facts and anecdotal insights, this is a compelling modern tale. And there is a final twist that will leave you wondering.... Can we really live happily ever after?\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ci\u003eAbout the authors xi\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcknowledgements xiii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction xv\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I: Who killed creativity? 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Investigating the crime scene 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs creative thinking that important? 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs creative death imminent? The vital statistics 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre you creative? 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Who killed creativity, and with what weapons? 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage 1: oppression 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMurder profile 1: the Control Crew 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMurder profile 2: the Fear Family 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage 2: restriction 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMurder profile 3: the Pressure Pack 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMurder profile 4: the Insulation Clique 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage 3: degeneration 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMurder profile 5: the Apathy Clan 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage 4: destruction 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMurder profile 6: the Narrow-minded Mob 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMurder profile 7: the Pessimism Posse 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Where has creativity died? 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocating the crime hotspots - from the boss's office to the coffee shop 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAny time, any place 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Why save creativity? 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInnovation is a necessity, not a luxury 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInnovate, don't amputate 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II: ... And how can we get it back? 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 The forensic lab report 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercising the brain: stretch, but don't snap 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo what extent can creative thinking be taught? 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe brain workout 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlowing down for the synaptic fire-up 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTriggering the brain's 'on\/off' switch 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew paths to superior thinking 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 How can creativity be saved? 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage 1: liberation 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRescue strategy 1: cultivate curiosity 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRescue strategy 2: accept ambiguity 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage 2: initiation 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRescue strategy 3: unleash your imagination 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRescue strategy 4: access all parts of the brain 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage 3: motivation 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRescue strategy 5: reconstruct common concepts 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage 4: transformation 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRescue strategy 6: explore different paths 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRescue strategy 7: embrace optimism 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Where can creativity be revived? 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding innovation hothouses - revisiting the boss's office and the coffee shop 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing the bedroom to the boardroom 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 And they lived happily ever after ... or did they? 213\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan the killers be redeemed ... and are the rescuers squeaky clean? 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe yin and yang of creativity 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying with fire and other disruptive innovations 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInnovate or die - the commercial and social consequences of regeneration 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange is inevitable, so scale the slopes constructively 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy the Mexico rubbish dump dwellers might just save the planet 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 The rescue plan in action 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisarming the killers 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing the full circle: the complete Creative Thinking Life Cycle Model 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementing the seven creative thinking strategies - a case study 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEndnotes 243\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBibliography 261\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMore ways to get creative 275\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndex 277\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"Provides informed guidance on ways to approach creative thinking.\" (\u003cem\u003eCPO Agenda,\u003c\/em\u003e July 2012)  \u003cb\u003eANDREW GRANT\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eGAIA GRANT\u003c\/b\u003e are the executive directors of international consultancy Tirian, and have travelled the world for over 25 years to explore creative thinking for positive change. The book includes insights from \u003cb\u003eDR JASON GALLATE\u003c\/b\u003e, an award-winning neuroscientist and specialist psychologist.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho killed creativity? Was it X.S. Stress in the executive's office with 'crushing coercion'? Or was it Beau Rock-Racy in the accountant's office with 'noxious negativity'? Your help is needed to crack an unsolved crime: creative thinking is declining at an alarming rate —how can we get it back?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA recent survey of CEOs revealed that creativity is considered the most important quality in leadership. Who Killed Creativity? investigates how companies, leaders, managers and individuals can build (or rebuild) a culture of innovation by fostering creative thinking and problem-solving—finding better solutions faster. Through exploring such intriguing questions as 'Are bully bosses psychopaths in disguise?' and 'Why does the future of civilisation lie in a garbage dump in Mexico?', this book offers a compelling tale with a novel twist.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a fascinating forensic approach, carefully researched facts are blended with humorous anecdotes to reveal the creative thinking killers. Practical tools and case studies then demonstrate how everyone can rewire their brain using seven essential creative thinking strategies. 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