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Author Burkus, David, 1983-

Title The myths of creativity : the truth about how innovative companies and people generate great ideas / David Burkus
Edition First edition
Published San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, [2014]
©2014

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Contents Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Dedication; Contents; 1: The Creative Mythology; 2: The Eureka Myth; 3: The Breed Myth; 4: The Originality Myth; 5: The Expert Myth; 6: The Incentive Myth; 7: The Lone Creator Myth; 8: The Brainstorming Myth; 9: The Cohesive Myth; 10: The Constraints Myth; 11: The Mousetrap Myth; Notes; Acknowledgments; About the Author; Index
Summary "How to get past the most common myths about creativity to design truly innovative strategies. We tend to think of creativity in terms reminiscent of the ancient muses: divinely-inspired, unpredictable, and bestowed upon a lucky few. But when our jobs challenge us to be creative on demand, we must develop novel, useful ideas that will keep our organizations competitive. The Myths of Creativity demystifies the processes that drive innovation. Based on the latest research into how creative individuals and firms succeed, David Burkus highlights the mistaken ideas that hold us back and shows us how anyone can embrace a practical approach, grounded in reality, to finding the best new ideas, projects, processes, and programs. Answers questions such as: What causes us to be creative in one moment and void in the next? What makes someone more or less creative than his or her peers? Where do our flashes of creative insight come from, and how can we generate more of them? Debunks 10 common myths, including: the Eureka Myth; the Lone Creator Myth; the Incentive Myth; and The Brainstorming Myth Written by David Burkus, founder of popular leadership blog LDRLB For anyone who struggles with creativity, or who makes excuses for delaying the work of innovation, The Myths of Creativity will help you overcome your obstacles to finding new ideas"-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Creative ability in business.
Creative thinking.
New products.
Technological innovations.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- General.
Creative ability in business
Creative thinking
New products
Technological innovations
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2013022237
ISBN 9781118729762
1118729765
9781118729885
1118729889