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imagery training is the least effective training method to increase creativity.

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-anxiety/distress small teams

encouragement large teams

rewards

conscientious gender

age

divergent thinking openness

training !

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ideation !

metaphor analogy !

divergent thinking

teams outscore individuals in training by almost 50%

storify your networks

What compares things without using the words like or as?  !

a. metaphor b. simile

Which of these lines does not include a simile? !

a. he looked like he had fallen b. like a gazelle, she ran away c. the ship went down like lead d. Bo ran like a frenzied windmill  

BIRD : NEST ::  !

(A) dog : doghouse(B) squirrel : tree (C) beaver : dam (D) cat : litter box (E) book : library

divergent thinking

His thoughts tumbled in his head, making and breaking alliances like underpants in a dryer without Cling Free.

Build networked stories. !

Be metaphorical. !

Seek divergence.

education

back in the good ole days….

even with less play/free time now

allow time !

respect !

laughter !

choice !

teams !

support unusual ideas !

adapt to ideas from others

ESA2014 talk titles: ignites are more creative

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