About me
Hi, Marci Segal here. Welcome to my blog.
My purpose is to free people's thinking so they can create exciting new futures. I accomplish this through blogging, consulting, speaking and writing.
I'm a creativity professional, since 1984. My areas of expertise include creativity, innovation and psychological type with specific focus on people, methods, processes and environments that encourage openness to new ideas and new decisions.
I'm a graduate of the International Center for Studies in Creativity (MS in Creative Studies), have written books on creativity and personality type and have received numerous international awards.
In 2001, together with other Canadian creativity colleagues, I co-founded World Creativity and Innovation Week April 15 - 21 which is celebrated every year, now, in more than 40 countries. It's intention: To encourage and engage people all over the world to use their creativity to make the world a better place and to make their place in the world better too, without causing harm.
creativityland inc. is an innovation and creativity consulting and training company providing human dimensions of innovation and creative-thinking consulting services, training and products, methodology and related services, conference presentations and keynotes, as well as senior course designers, trainers, facilitators and consultants specializing in creative thinking and problem solving, innovation and personality styles.
Contact: marci at creativityland.net
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Script to sell your boss new ideas
Jordan used the quick checklist for creative ideas. The new idea arrived. Another call came through. “Marci, thanks, I got it. Now how do I sell it to my boss? Can you remind me?” “Jordan, your learning and retention style … Continue reading
Six things you can do when your boss says, “be creative”
“We need new ideas Jordan, get creative,” boss says. “Sure thing,” Jordan says, meaning WTF, why now, OMG! Jordan calls in a panic. “What can I do Marci?” “Breathe,” I said. “Take a look at the checklist from our session, … Continue reading
Creativity: Next step (III) World Creativity and Innovation Week personal project
To recap – it’s World Creativity and Innovation Week 2011. Lot’s of changes going on (been to the gas pump lately?) resulting in uncertainties, chaos and confusion. Amidst it all is that lingering optimistic outlook that you can make a … Continue reading
Creativity 1 and Creativity 2
Creativity 1: It’s Always There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning. – Louis L’Amour “Each one of us is a blend of life and death. In the most literal sense, our … Continue reading
The Power of Storytelling to Sell New Ideas
These three videos all position plastic bags as living breathing organisms to make the point that people ought to be cautious around their use. Brilliant examples of using new ideas and making new decisions to influence other people’s thinking about … Continue reading
Creative and Philanthropic Team Building Activities: Ones that Give Back
Wondering what you might do for World Creativity and Innovation Week April 15 – 21 in 2011 and beyond? Here’s a great idea from Team Builders Plus. Philanthropic Team Building…Give & Get Even More Back in Return by Andy Kraus … Continue reading
Icon for Brain Health based on Altzheimer’s, Huh?
From Healthcare Design Magazine What happens when a philanthropist, a star architect, and a world-class medical center agree on a mission? The result would be something quite possibly looking and functioning like the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. It’s … Continue reading
Happiness economics. The Economist Human Potential Conference.
I’ve learned something recently which is likely not news to you. When respected economists talk, people pay attention. Now that they are talking about Human Potential, there’s a chance the people factor will count in high level decision making. Happiness … Continue reading
How to introduce divergent thinking for new ideas ala 2010
When I was learning about creativity 30 years ago divergent thinking was introduced through an exercise. First, Alex Osborn’s rules for brainstorming were introduced: Defer Judgment Quantity Breeds Quality Combine Ideas Freewheel (go for wild ideas) (Over the years I’ve … Continue reading
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