Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 25, 2016

Researchers have been studying creativity for more than 150 years, yet it still remains elusive. Until quite recently, creativity has been studied from the assumption that it is a function of particular individuals and their characteristics. But creativity seems to decrease under these circumstances.

Creativity 8

Creativity Brainstorming Osborne Maslow 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 25, 2012

In articles in both the New York Times and The New Yorker earlier this year, the concept of brainstorming as introduced in the 1940's by Alex Osborn has been attacked as ineffective and linked to the concept of " Groupthink.". We have no issue with the importance of the creative individual to generate focused and powerful ideas.

Groupthink 15

Groupthink Brainstorming Osborne Consensus 15

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

It means embracing a new culture and mindset, where hierarchy fades and innovation happens through networks. Mature digital organizations are characterized by a flexible, less hierarchical culture where employees enjoy a real autonomy and the possibility to express their creativity. Drucker Forum 2015: Managing in the Digital Age.

Maturity 8

Maturity Drucker Osborne Middle Management 8