The essential guide to building a culture of creativity and innovation throughout an organization Your 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. With 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?
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‘Provides informed guidance on ways to approach creative thinking.’ (CPO Agenda, July 2012)
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Who 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? A 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. In 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. Who Killed Creativity? will help you resuscitate the spirit of innovation at all levels.
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It was the butler in the kitchen
22 Feb 2012
By Robin
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In their page-turning book Andrew and Gaia inculcate their creative message in to the writing so that the book becomes as engaging as their message. Innovation is what makes the difference from an ordinary company to a world class company. How do you apply innovation to our business to make a difference to your customers? Read Who Killed Creativity
Robin Speculand
International Speaker & Bestselling Author of Bricks to Bridges - Make Your Strategy Come Alive
Robin Speculand
International Speaker & Bestselling Author of Bricks to Bridges - Make Your Strategy Come Alive
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Who Killed Creativity found root causes and provided solutions too!
3 April 2012
By Davetai
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I found Andrew when I was researching materials, learning contents, and leadership development programs on innovation to realize my dream to help Chinese enterprises to be innovative so that China can proudly say one day "innovated in China". Yesterday, Andrew emailed me that he will be in China and also shated that his book is available as online. I promised to finish reading his book before I see him in 2 weeks. I bought it today and was gonna read the intro only so that I finish my planned work and read his book thoroughly next weekend. I couldn't believe it - 6 hours later, I found myself still siting in the same position. I finished reading Who Killed Creativity in one sitting! I couldn't put the book down as soon as I started reading - the stories were so engaging; the research was so scientific; and the statistics were so astonishingly real. The psychopath analogy between a criminal and a successful executive is so true and real that the execs who killed creativity keeps popping up in my head. In the past, I sadly saw the execs psychos who killed and fired them. Today with Andrew's medicine, we can cure them - not only individuals, but more importantly organizations. Congratulations, Andrew, and thank you for all the hard work and I can't wait to meet you in Shanghai for the 1st time in person.
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Is your creativity on life support?
2 April 2012
By Scott Friedman
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How nice... a creative book on creativity! If your creativity is on life support, this book will provide just the antidote you need to innovate your business. Lots of solid ideas presented in a fun way! Two thumbs up.
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