ORGANIZING CREATIVITY

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Wanting to do what others also want you to do

2010-09-22

Support is not always beneficial, resistance is not always detrimental. It depends on the people you interact with -- but there are things you can do to do what you want to do, independent of what others want you to do.
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Respectful Critique

2010-07-05

A basis rule for giving critique -- and dealing with different reactions to that critique.
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Friends that hold you down

2010-07-04

Friends can be the anchor to keep you afloat in stormy seas, but they can also hold you down. And sometimes you have to cut the line -- even if this is ... painful for all involved.
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Research & Administration

2010-07-03

If you want to work with new, untested technology in a research institute, you might get resistance from the administration. They usually prefer tried and true technology. There are good reasons for both positions -- and a little perspective taking might be needed to resolve the issue.
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The Court Jester

2010-07-02

Where are the court jesters when you need them? Seriously, never more needed than today. Here's why ...
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Intelligence, Creativity and your own Contribution

2010-06-27

Sometimes people confuse the ability to understand complex ideas with having these ideas. (And all I wanted was to enjoy my Frappuccino.)
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Citizen Participation in Important Public Debates

2010-06-25

Interesting example of the German government to ... get citizens to participate. Not sure whether they compete with the usual conversation channels, but hey, it's a first step.
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Cupidtino — Marriage in Heaven or a Poisoned Tool?

2010-06-24

This is either the best or the worst idea I have seen for some time ...
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The Protection of our Children needs to have Limits — desperately

2010-06-20

No, children are not so important that we should focus everything on them. They are really not.
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Good Ideas for Birthday Gifts

2010-06-18

Do you want to give good birthday gifts? Not expensive, but ... suiting. Here's a good way to ensure that your gifts are special.
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