Conceptual blockbusting : a guide to better ideas / James l. Adams.

By:

Adams, James l

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York : Basic Books, c2019.Description: xi, 309 pages : illustrations ; 21 cmISBN:

9781541674042

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LOC classification:

BF 441 .A33 2019

Contents:

Chapter 1. The hardworking brain and nervous systems : A few details.--Chapter 2. Perceptual blocks.--Chapter 3. Emotional blocks.--Chapter 4. Cultural and environmental blocks.--Chapter 5. Intellectual and expressive blocks.--Chapter 6. Alternate thinking languages.--Chapter 7. Kinds of blockbusters.--Chapter 8. Groups.--Chapter 9. Organizations.--Chapter 10. Raising creative children and creativity in the future.

Summary: Conceptual Blockbusting has never been more relevant, powerful, or fresh. Integrating insights from the worlds of psychology, engineering, management, art, and philosophy, Adams identifies the key blocks (perceptual, emotional, cultural, environmental, intellectual, and expressive) that prevent us from realizing the full potential of our fertile minds. Employing unconventional exercises and other interactive elements, Adams shows individuals, teams, and organizations how to overcome these blocks, embrace alternative ways of thinking about complex problems, and celebrate the joy of creativity. Completely revised and updated with the latest cognitive science and addressing new subjects such as changes in technology, creativity in large groups, and sustaining creativity over time.

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Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Reference	NU BALIWAG	NU BALIWAG	Reference	Reference	REF BF 441 .A33 2019 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	c.1	Available		NUBUL000001527

Includes acknowledgement, reference, and index.

Conceptual Blockbusting has never been more relevant, powerful, or fresh. Integrating insights from the worlds of psychology, engineering, management, art, and philosophy, Adams identifies the key blocks (perceptual, emotional, cultural, environmental, intellectual, and expressive) that prevent us from realizing the full potential of our fertile minds. Employing unconventional exercises and other interactive elements, Adams shows individuals, teams, and organizations how to overcome these blocks, embrace alternative ways of thinking about complex problems, and celebrate the joy of creativity. Completely revised and updated with the latest cognitive science and addressing new subjects such as changes in technology, creativity in large groups, and sustaining creativity over time.

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