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Month: May 2007

Pair Programming

When you envision a computer programmer, what comes to mind? A solitary worker in a cubicle, with a can of Coke, and a couple of Dilbert cartoons taped to the monitor. They have strong ideas about how to do their job, and they’re used to being left alone. Most people don’t expect great social skills… Read More Pair Programming

May 25, 2007May 30, 2007 keithsawyer4 Comments

Who should run the meeting?

Most of us have mixed feelings about meetings. Can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em, is the best we can think to say, and it goes downhill from there. Like everyone doing knowledge work, I found myself in a meeting earlier this week, developing a new course that is being co-taught by the legendary… Read More Who should run the meeting?

May 18, 2007 keithsawyer3 Comments

Your tax dollars at work

The government pays for billions of dollars of scientific research every year, using taxpayer funds. Most people don’t know anything about how the government decides how to spend the money. Unlike just about every other government program’s budget, spending decisions are not made based on political priorities or in backroom negotiations with powerful senators and… Read More Your tax dollars at work

May 11, 2007May 11, 2007 keithsawyerLeave a comment

The problem with freelancing

I just finished doing an interview with Adrian Savage (www.slowleadership.com) about how freelancers and the self-employed can best stimulate their creativity. This is a great question, because my research shows that significant innovations always emerge from groups and from collaborative conversations. The risk is that, if you stay in your basement office all week long,… Read More The problem with freelancing

May 4, 2007May 11, 2007 keithsawyer2 Comments

Innovation in Community Development

I’ve just come from giving an invited talk to the “Exploring Innovation” conference, hosted by the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank. Andy Hargadon was also a speaker at the event, and it was great to hear him talk again and to have some time to catch up with him. The audience represented community development experts… Read More Innovation in Community Development

May 3, 2007 keithsawyer3 Comments

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One of the country's leading scientific experts on creativity, Dr. R. Keith Sawyer is the Morgan Distinguished Professor in Educational Innovations at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. His 2019 book The Creative Classroom presents an original, compelling vision of schools where teaching and learning are centered on creativity. His 2013 book Zig Zag identifies the 8 stages of the creative process, and contains over 100 techniques to enhance your personal creativity.

For speaking or consulting requests, please visit keithsawyer.com.

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Group Genius shows us how to be more creative in collaborative group settings, how to change our organizations for the better, and how to tap into our own reserves of creativity. The empowering message is that all of us have the potential to be more creative; we just need to learn the secrets of group genius.

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Keith gives keynotes and conducts workshops frequently for associations, businesses, and nonprofits. He has led sessions for Fortune 100 companies, education organizations, and arts organizations. To explore having Keith join your event, please contact BrightSight Speakers.

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