Creativity snippets from Barbara and Tracy - Reflections and learning about creativity in 2021

Barbara and Tracy reflect upon their highlights from 2021.

In particular they remember the writings of both Mihalyi  Csikszentmihalyi, known for his work on flow and the systems approach to Creativity,  and Edward de Bono, best known for his concept of six thinking hats. Sadly, both of these creativity experts died in 2021.

You can find more about Barbara at barbara-wilson.com, and Tracy at tjstanley.com.

Creativity snippets from Barbara and Tracy - the importance of using image and metaphor in Creative Problem solving

Barbara and Tracy discuss the importance of images and metaphor in Creative Problem Solving. They reference Gareth Morgan and his metaphor of the organisation as a machine, and the image work of Marjorie Parker and Karmoy.

You can find more about Barbara at barbara-wilson.com, and Tracy at tjstanley.com.

Creativity snippets from Barbara and Tracy - Randon thoughts on being creative

Barbara and Tracy reflect upon processes for opening up to creativity. In particular, randomness of ideas and techniques that can help with getting to randomness.

The podcast refers to Dr Jesvir Kaur Mahil who is hosting the Creativity & Culture Conference, scheduled to take place online on Saturday 18 September 2021. This will be the 5th annual Creativity & Culture Conference hosted by University for Life and the theme this year is “The Creative Power of Stories”.

You can find more about Barbara at barbara-wilson.com, and Tracy at tjstanley.com.

Creativity snippets from Barbara and Tracy discussing ‘Asking Questions’

Barbara and Tracy discuss asking open questions, and how and where to use them sharing their experiences with coaching and creativity facilitation..

You can find more about Barbara at barbara-wilson.com, and Tracy at tjstanley.com.

Creativity snippets from Barbara and Tracy discussing Mindsets

Barbara and Tracy discuss: what are mindsets, how do they develop, how to change them and why they are important in creativity.

They reference Carol S. Dweck and The New Psychology of Success.

Edward de Bono who has recently died was discussed as one of the original thinkers in the world of lateral thinking. 

You can find more about Barbara at barbara-wilson.com and Tracy at tjstanley.com

Creativity snippets from Barbara and Tracy discussing Procrastination v. Incubation

Barbara and Tracy discuss procrastination, incubation and creativity in this episode of creativity snippets.

They refer to several sources and the links are shown here:

Adam Grant TED talk

BBC article on Procrastination

Professor K Gilhooly

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

You can find more about Barbara at barbara-wilson.com and Tracy at tjstanley.com

Creativity snippets from Barbara and Tracy discussing Habits

In this episode Barbara and Tracy discuss habits, what they are, and how we can change them

They reference the ideas on changing habits, of both  Charles Duhigg

and James Clear

You can find more about Barbara at barbara-wilson.com and Tracy at tjstanley.com

Creativity snippets from Barbara and Tracy discussing Conditions for creativity

Barbara and Tracy discuss the importance of nurturing creativity using a greenhouse metaphor. They consider the importance of leadership, collaborative teams and taking risks in organisations.

Reference is made to Goran Ekvall. and his work on innovative climates.

You can find more about Barbara at barbara-wilson.com and Tracy at tjstanley.com

Creativity snippets from Barbara and Tracy: Reflecting on conditions for creativity: the 4 P’s

Barbara and Tracy discuss the 4b P Framework of individual conditions for creativity. These are Positivity, Passion, Playfulness and Persistence.

They reference:

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and his work on Flow.

Tracy shares her discovery of the bullet journal method.

Carroll, R. (2018). The bullet journal method: Track the past, order the present, design the future. Penguin.

You can find more about Barbara at barbara-wilson.com and Tracy at tjstanley.com

Creativity snippets from Barbara and Tracy : Adaptors v. Innovators

Barbara and Tracy share an idea - how adaptors and innovators address creativity differently, and sources of inspiration for creativity.

Here are some of the references mentioned:

Amand Gormans poem, The Hill We Climb 

Meditation offered by the Smithsonian Museum of Asian art

Writing 10.000 words a day

You can find Barbara at barbara-wilson.com, and Tracy at tjstanley.com