Registration opens and website goes live for HOW TO Create, Innovate and Lead Change BUFFALO, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In late June, hundreds of leaders in creativity, innovation and change management will gather in Buffalo, NY, – the birthplace of “brainstorming” – for the Creative Problem Solving Institute Conference: HOW TO Create, Innovate, and Lead Change. “We are very happy to have CPSI back... (more...)
Don’t Forget, Brainstorming Works!
A rebuttal to “Forget Brainstorming” in Newsweek, July 19, 2010 By Jonathan Vehar, CEF Colleague and President/Cofounder, New & Improved, LLC Thanks Newsweek (July 19, 2010) for perpetuating one of the biggest research myths since the Loch Ness Monster. Years of research and practice shows that Brainstorming works – like any tool – when used properly. The headline and text erroneously say otherwise. We do, however, appreciate that the author’s main article, “The Creativity Crisis.” It may well have lit a spark under the collective butt of America and may indeed reignite imagination... (more...)
Creativity Conference in Buffalo Attracts Innovation Leaders From Around the World
CPSI Conference: The HOW TO Create, Innovate & Lead Change conference
The Creative Problem Solving Insitute (CPSI) is an annual conference (in its 56th year!!) hosted by the Creative Education Foundation. At most conferences, people sit and listen while presenters share stories and theory. CPSI is so much more. CPSI is about HOW TO create, innovate and lead change. About jumping in, learning by doing and interacting with leading experts. At CPSI you... (more...)
Happy New Year!
Wishing You Many Moments of Beauty & A Year of Abundance in 2010 Warmest Regards, The Creative Education Foundation Staff PS. Keep an eye on our website, we are about to officially launch it! Art by Rachelle Moes @ www.rachellemoes.com Read More →
Learn more about CEF YouthWise™
The CEF YouthWise Program seeks to teach young people how to apply Creative Problem Solving to make positive changes in their own lives and to collaborate with youth and adults in their schools and communities to solve challenges creatively and for the common good. Read More →
Journal of Creative Behavior
The Journal of Creative Behavior is our quarterly academic journal citing the most current research in creative thinking. For nearly four decades JCB has been the benchmark scientific periodical in the field. Read More →
Welcome to the New CEF Website
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