In 1891 a German physicist, Hermann von Helmholtz spoke about a thought process that he used when he was trying to solve a problem or make a connection or create something new. He said that this process included 4 stages. The Preparation stage – the stage where he studied, researched, explored, and acquired as much…
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10. Boundaries, structure, and prioritising – all sound stifling, but are needed for creativity.
Coping with shutting down a successful business and laying off staff members due to Covid, and then managing to pick yourself and carrying on takes some doing. Open and honest communication has to happen. New boundaries and priorities need to be set and structure needs to be placed so that continued growth can e allowed…
9. “Design Thinking” – so much more than just “Design and Thinking.”
Have you ever had a conversation with someone who sheds so much light on a topic that you realise that your perception related to it was so wrong? Well, that’s what happened to me during my chat with Jolanda de Villiers Morkel of Stadio Higher education on this latest episode of the Creatfulness podcast where…
8. It’s not only about being brave, you have to contribute too.
Some dream of being an internationally recognised DJ, and a tech entrepreneur. As fantastic as it all is, there is still all the behind-the-scenes- work to make it happen. We also need to look after ourselves, by playing, while finding the creative inspiration, and acting in a certain way by taking action on the inspiration…
When counting sheep doesn’t work…what to do.
7. Creativity – it’s not, “are you smart?” But rather, “how are you smart?”
“Creativity is not, are you smart?” But rather, “how are you smart?” “Create the best with what’s in front of you.” It’s not about “me,” it’s about “we,” as co-creating and collaborations lead to more.” All form part of this latest episode of the Createfulness podcast. In this episode, I speak with coach, trainer, facilitator,…
5. Keep it light, keep it interesting, and keep it going!
Paul Zamek’s mantra is, “keep it light, keep it interesting, and keep it going!” An icon in the global music industry and a fantastic raconteur, Paul, along with his wife -living according to their ideals, beliefs, and aspirations, ventured to foreign lands to start a new. In this episode, Paul not only talks about his…
There is a formula when it comes to being createful
Don’t you just love it when you come to an understanding which makes something so much easier? I’ve come to understand that there is a formula to being Createful. In a recent video, I posted I used the analogy of a train journey when it comes to the journey of being Createful – there’s a…
Our future can only be determined by looking forward, with no reference to our past.
So here I am sitting in my office, my door is closed and just short of a sign hanging on it saying, “DON’T DISTURB!!” I’ve disconnected my internet connection, and my cell phone is upside down, off, and out of sight. All of this just to write this post. It probably all sounds quite extreme…
It’s all just a kind of magic and we’re all magicians!
Hearing your own voice.
As mentioned in the last post, it’s really difficult to get your “dream” out there without help from others who see value in what you’re doing. But somehow like-minded people always seem to find each other. I was recently interviewed by Belinda Doveston from Apian Learning. Where we chatted for about 40 minutes about creativity,…
In Celebration of World Book Day
Part of Open Book’s Youth Program is the “Open Box library” As a Librarian is considered to be a specialist position in South African schools, these mini libraries are placed in classrooms allowing students and teachers access throughout the day without the need of a Librarian present. April 23rd is World Book Day in South Africa where…
