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Creativity
Top Examples of Innovation in Action

Jeff DeGraff Ph.D. on October 17, 2017

When people think of innovation, they usually picture gadgets or maybe a miracle drug. Oftentimes, the greatest innovations are subtler.

When people think of innovation, they usually picture gadgets or maybe a miracle drug. Oftentimes, the greatest innovations are subtler.

Creativity
Adapting to New Cultures

Jeff DeGraff Ph.D. on October 12, 2017

Office Hours with Jeff DeGraff is a video series where the Dean of Innovation interviews thought leaders on the broad subject of innovation.

Office Hours with Jeff DeGraff is a video series where the Dean of Innovation interviews thought leaders on the broad subject of innovation.

Creativity
Can Creativity Be Taught?

Jeff DeGraff Ph.D. on October 3, 2017

People’s creative abilities can be improved. However, it’s unlikely you’re going to become a creative genius like Einstein or Mozart without some natural talent.

People’s creative abilities can be improved. However, it’s unlikely you’re going to become a creative genius like Einstein or Mozart without some natural talent.

Creativity
What Misconceptions Do People Have About Innovation?

Jeff DeGraff Ph.D. on September 29, 2017

In a world where a single touch on a screen can bring us any service or product imaginable whenever we want it, creativity still runs at its own pace.

In a world where a single touch on a screen can bring us any service or product imaginable whenever we want it, creativity still runs at its own pace.

Creativity
Currency Innovation: Bitcoin

Jeff DeGraff Ph.D. on August 28, 2017

Less than a decade away from our brush with economic Armageddon, we are deregulating the financial industry.

Less than a decade away from our brush with economic Armageddon, we are deregulating the financial industry.

Creativity
What’s Coming Next in 2017?

Jeff DeGraff Ph.D. on August 23, 2017

“Uberization” has become part of our vocabulary. It means using technology to connect a loose federation of free agents to provide just-in-time services.

“Uberization” has become part of our vocabulary. It means using technology to connect a loose federation of free agents to provide just-in-time services.

Creativity
Driving Innovation Through Shared Values

Jeff DeGraff Ph.D. on August 15, 2017

Conflict can be the spark that ignites innovation. There are four different type of innovators, and each brings his or her expertise (but also his or her weaknesses) to the table.

Conflict can be the spark that ignites innovation. There are four different type of innovators, and each brings his or her expertise (but also his or her weaknesses) to the table.

Creativity
Dwelling in the Conflict

Jeff DeGraff Ph.D. on August 7, 2017

Behind some of the 20th century’s most iconic love songs is a series of prolonged, tense, irreconcilable conflicts.

Behind some of the 20th century’s most iconic love songs is a series of prolonged, tense, irreconcilable conflicts.

Creativity
Employment for All Americans Is Ideal

Jeff DeGraff Ph.D. on August 4, 2017

When we talk about global trade, countries with well-documented protectionist practices like China, Russia and Japan come to mind.

When we talk about global trade, countries with well-documented protectionist practices like China, Russia and Japan come to mind.

Creativity
See the Future First

Jeff DeGraff Ph.D. on August 2, 2017

There are ways that anyone can become more creative when the moment demands a new way of seeing things.

There are ways that anyone can become more creative when the moment demands a new way of seeing things.

Creativity
Your Worldview Is Your Greatest Strength

Jeff DeGraff Ph.D. on July 20, 2017

A worldview is more than a type or a style. It’s a collection of deeply held beliefs about how we interpret and experience the world.

A worldview is more than a type or a style. It’s a collection of deeply held beliefs about how we interpret and experience the world.

Cognition
Don’t Tax Robots to Save Jobs

Jeff DeGraff Ph.D. on July 17, 2017

We’ve seen revolutionary shifts take us from farm to factory, and more recently, from corporate cubicles to the wide open digital spaces where free agents gather.

We’ve seen revolutionary shifts take us from farm to factory, and more recently, from corporate cubicles to the wide open digital spaces where free agents gather.