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Month: November 2008

The Downside of Downsizing

The reasons for downsizing are usually good ones–the company is losing money, the stock value is way down, market share is dropping.  Of course, it’s brutal for the people who get let go, but it’s supposed to make the company leaner and better able to survive.  But I’ve just read a research article* that shows… Read More The Downside of Downsizing

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How Teams Work Together

I’ve just read a wonderful research article called “Team implicit coordination processes”.*  Most studies of how team coordinate have focused on planning and communication; these are both explicit coordination, meanint that everyone is consciously aware of what they’re doing, they’re trying to do it, and they’re talking about it.  The authors of this article claim… Read More How Teams Work Together

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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.

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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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