Perfect Phrases for Creativity and Innovation: Hundreds of Ready-to-Use Phrases for Break-Through Thinking, Problem Solving, and Inspiring Team Collaboration

by Karen Eriksen

Overview

THE RIGHT PHRASE FOR EVERY SITUATION . . . EVERY TIME

In today’s fast-moving economy and competitive climate, developing a creative, innovative workforce is absolutely essential for success.

Perfect Phrases for Creativity and Innovation provides hundreds of ready-to-use phrases for building the kind of exciting, solution-driven work environment that turns average companies into industry leaders. From creating powerful teams to prioritizing ideas to rewarding success, this hands-on guide offers the language and proven tools to help you:

• Jump-start your own creativity



• Trigger whole-brain, divergent thinking in your employees



• Inspire teams to collaborate in new, effective ways



• Transform every team into an innovation machine

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071782951
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Education
Publication date:	04/17/2012
Series:	Perfect Phrases Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Karen Eriksen is president of Eriksen Institute and serves as a trainer and course designer for Hemsley Fraser.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

Chapter 1 Creativity Begins with Me 1

Chapter 2 Motivating Teams to Be Highly Creative 45

Chapter 3 A Structure for Creativity: Idea Management and Implementation 87

Chapter 4 Discovering the "Magic" 135

Chapter 5 Creative Spaces 165

Chapter 6 Extreme Challenges 173

Chapter 7 Celebrating Success 201

Chapter 8 Companies and Individuals That Intentionally Tap In to Creativity 209

References 223