Introduction
Welcome to the course
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1. Creativity and the Brain
Creativity and brain science
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The neuroscience of creativity
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Brain exercises for creative thinking
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2. Generating Great Ideas
Finding order in chaos
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Personal experience
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Divergent thinking
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Curiosity
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Constraints and limitations
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Mental states
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Inspiration
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Generating ideas exercise
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3. Developing Divergent Thinking
Building a creative context
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Brainstorming and ideation
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Mind mapping
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Random word/object association
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Reverse thinking
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The SCAMPER technique
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Taking on different perspectives and views
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4. Embracing Ambiguity and Change
Cultivating a growth mindset
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Mindfulness and the present moment
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Building emotional and mental strength
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How to be open to different perspectives
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Cultivating curiosity
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Learning to embrace change
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Learning from mistakes
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Developing tolerance to discomfort
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The power of reflection
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5. Understanding Natural Biases
Why does our brain have biases?
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The danger of making assumptions
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Cognitive bias
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Filling in the gaps bias
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How to ask better questions
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Not distinguishing between fact and fiction
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How to focus
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Ways to reduce brain biases
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6. Breaking Down Barriers to Creative and Critical Thinking
Why we second-guess ourselves
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How to navigate emotional reasoning
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When behavior conflicts with beliefs
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How to avoid “groupthink” when problem-solving
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Four strategies to improve critical thinking
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7. Building a Creativity Dream Team
Defining goals and vision for your team
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Identify key roles and strengths
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Encouraging diversity and getting voices into the room
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Encourage collaboration
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Create freedom, resources, and continuous learning
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Resolve conflicts fast
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