In a world where people are navigating burnout, complexity, and constant change, gatherings like the Creative Problem Solving Institute (CPSI) offer something profoundly needed: a place to reset, reconnect, and remember what...
Any creative, strategic, or transformative task, at its core, is about finding patterns and connecting dots. The dots represent the ingredients, the constraints that shape your final creative decisions. It is up to you to connect those dots into a beautiful, coherent...
The Creative Education Foundation is proud to announce that Alex Thabane, MSc, PhD Candidate in Health Research Methodology at McMaster University, has been selected as the 2026 Ruth B. Noller Research Grant Awardee. The Ruth B. Noller Research...
Creativity is no longer optional. It is one of the most essential capabilities for navigating a world defined by rapid technological change, global uncertainty, and increasing complexity. Creativity has never been a soft skill; it is the most essential personal...
We are often told that venting is healthy—a necessary "release valve" to get frustrations out of our system. However, in the world of deliberate creativity and Creative Problem Solving (CPS), there is a fine line between processing an...
Boston, MA — February 24, 2026 — The Creative Education Foundation (CEF), the leading nonprofit dedicated to Creative Problem Solving and developing creative leaders worldwide, today announced the acquisition of World Creativity & Innovation, the organization...
Why Social Connection is the Engine of Creative Problem Solving The image of the solitary creator—hunched over a desk in a dimly lit room—is one of the most persistent myths in history. In reality, creativity is a team sport....
Winning the Inches: Why "Boring" is the Engine of Creative Breakthroughs In the world of Creative Problem Solving (CPS), we often hunt for the "Aha!" moment—that sudden lightning bolt of genius. But if you look at...
In our work as facilitators and problem-solvers, we often teach that the highest form of communication is Dialogue. Unlike debate—a zero-sum game designed to crown a "winner"—dialogue assumes that multiple people hold...
The start of this week has been marked by profound tragedy and discord. Our hearts at the Creative Education Foundation are with the communities experiencing immense pain in Minnesota and across the United States. In moments...