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Welcome to our Home Page! "Creativity at your service" Creative Ideas Consulting provides new perspectives, illuminates solutions, and inspires new lines of thought. We are as fast as the internet, and as convenient as Email. Let us show you how valuable ideas can be delivered worldwide in the blink of an eye - all you imagine!
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Creativity is a gift I enjoy. I simply cannot use all the ideas that come to mind. As I would like to see some of these ideas tried in the world so I began Creative Ideas.
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Creativity Links Creativity Organizations | Consultants and Trainers
Education and Related Programs | Inventions | Various and Sundry
Creativity Organizations National and international organizations of creativity and related fields.
- American CreativityAssociation- Information about the American Creativity Association,newsletter, ACA leadership, membership information, etc.
- Creative Education Foundation (CEF)- a nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing creativity, innovation and problemsolving in individuals in all walks of life especially those in business,industry,education, government and the arts.
- Danish Institute for Creativity (DIC)- an association, working for development of creativity inpublic and private Danish organizations.
- European Association for Creativity and Innovation (EACI)- dedicated to contribute a better understanding, practice andacceptance of creativity and innovation management in Europe.
- International Association of Facilitators- to promote, support and advance the art and practice of ethical facilitation.
- National Center fo rCreativity, Inc.- An organization dedicated to the advancement of creativethinking.
top of the table Consultants and Trainers Here are links to other organizations that also provide consulting services. Creative Ideas is unable to endorse any of the organizations listed.
Our newest entry: The way an individual is neurologically equipped to receive information and to relate to his environment not only influences his behavior but also his perception of the world. It is for this very reason that TPsyMetric Solutions was created by Dr. Greg A. Grove, , Educational Consultant and Psychometrist. With more than 28 years of educational experience as teacher,administrator, and college professor, Dr. Grove is available to discuss your educational needs.
- The Thinking Coach The Thinking coach uses cutting edge creative and strategic thinking ideas. We train and coach clients to make decisions under pressure in a progressive, clear and systematic way while helping them to maximize their human capital resources.
- Advanced Practical Thinking Training, Inc.- dedicated to advancing worldwide the use of Dr. Edward de Bono's thinkingmethods.
- Basadur Simplex: Centerfor Research in Applied Creativity- dedicated to get applied creativethinking technology implemented in organizations.
- Blair Miller and Associates- trainers,presenters and facilitators specializes in problem solving, creativity andpersonal effectiveness.
- Business Solutions- The PositiveWay- A results oriented training and consulting organization that uses toolssuch as Creative Problem Solving to develop positive solutions to challenges andopportunities helping individuals and organizations realize their goals.
- Center for Creative Leadership- an international,nonprofit educational institution committed to enhancing the understanding anddevelopment of leadership in an increasingly complex and demanding world.
- Center for Creative Learning, Inc.-offering publications, training, evaluation and consulting services, research oncreativity, Creative Problem Solving, and talent development.
- Center for Research in Applied Creativity/Centre deRecherches en Cr'eativit'e Appliqu'ee- offering Creative Problem Solvingfacilitation and training, and ways to assess the creative environment andpersonal creative preferences.
- Center for Research on Creativity and Innovation (University of Colorado at Colorado Springs)- conducts research onways to improve creativity of individuals and teams in organizations.
- Computer Aided Creativity- specializes inthe development and global marketing of computer software to enhance stimulate,and train human creativity.
- Creative Aerobics-uses advanced ideation and mind-set breaking techniques to develop powerfulconsumer insights, innovative communication ideas, and effective marketingstrategies.
- CreativeLinks- dedicated to fostering creative talents and skills, so that people can make positive changes in their work environments and their communities.
- Creative Problem Solving Group-Buffalo (CPS-B)- committed to helping people in organizations understand anduse their creative talents.
- Creative Thinking Association- co-founded by Mike Vance and Diane Deacon to encourage creative thought,stimulate creative action, and teach "out of the box thinking".
- CREATIVITY- Enchanted Mind- dedicated tocombine humor, inspiration and special techniques to enhance creativity. Createflexibility in your brain and mind by expanding yourself daily with these simpleexercises.
- Creativity Quotient- aconsultant and trainer in creative thinking and problem solving.
- Directed Creativity- dedicated tothe idea that creative thinking is a natural ability that everyone possesses, butfew know how to use effectively; focuses on the serious use of creativity inbusiness.
- DoubleDominance, Inc.- Creative problem solving workshops, led by Steve Grossman, help businesses apply their own innovative potential for solving high-valuebusiness problems.
- Facilitation Plus Consulting- a consulting firm specializing in applying creativeproblem-solving techniques, most notably the Synectics® methodology, to theneeds, challenges and opportunities of non-profit organizations (includingeducational institutions), government agencies, and small businesses.
- Hermann International: The Ned Hermann Group- learnmore about how your brain and mind function, and how you interact with otherpeople and situations, why you are successful or satisfied at work and how tobecome more effective.
- IdeaConnections- innovation management and communications consultants focusing onhelping organizations grow their top line revenue, bottom line profit, andemployee commitment and morale.
- Innovation Systems Group- a consultingand training organization dedicated to helping the people in your organizationapply their creativity to create extraordinary results.
- Kirton Adaption Innovation Web Site- dedicated to improving problem solving forgroups, management teams, organizations and individuals throughAdaption-Innovation (A-I) Theory and the accompanying psychometric instrument, Kirton Adaption-Innovation Inventory (KAI).
- Leadership 2000, Inc.- provides facilitation andtechnology that helps people make collaborative, creative and positive change onan on-going basis rather than by simply reacting to change.
- New & Improved - a training andconsulting firm that works with people to help them create New and Improved Stuff(people, products, processes).
- Michael Michalko/CreativeThinking creative- thinking workshops, seminars, and think-tank sessions forclients around the world.
- RichardSaunders International Eureka! Ranch- dedicated to helping people inspire andcommunicate wicked good ideas that sell.
- Robert Allen Black- programs offerparticipants immediately usable workplace and personal techniques that willincrease their creativeness and leadership abilities straightaway, improving boththeir organization's top and bottom lines, while improving morale, loyalty andcommitment.
- Roger von Oech aninternationally recognized leader in stimulating creativity and innovation.
- Scientific Method- IncreaseYour Earnings through Learning The Complete Method of Creative Problem-Solving &Decision-Making
- Synectics(R)- a world leader in the management of innovation and change.
- Technical Innovation Center- one of thepremier companies providing TRIZ training, consulting and publishing services.
- United Innovations-provides organizational planning, process consultation, problem solving, andhuman resource development through training.
top of the table Educational and Related Programs Creative Ideas believes that education is important in developing self awareness. Here are Internet sites promoting creativite education.
- Alden B. Dow Creativity Center (NorthwoodUniversity)- to encourage creativity in individuals and to preserve the worksand philosophy of Alden Dow.
- Centerfor Creative Studies (Gwynedd-Mercy College)- provides cross-disciplinaryprograms and services for the development of thinking skills, especially theskills of creativity and creative leadership.
- Delft School ofTechnology (The Netherlands)- Delft Creativity and Innovation
- Future Problem Solving Program- teach students creative problem solving processes through competitive and non-competitiveinstructional programs so they learn to work with others in designing positivefutures.
- Future Problem Solving ofVirginia- follow the progress of the Virginia Future Problem Solving teams.
- Innovations inAmerican Government (Taubman Center for State and Local Government, John F.Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University)- strives to identify andcelebrate outstanding examples of creative problem-solving in the public sector.
- Leo V. Ryan Center for Creativity and Innovation (DePaul University)- helps organizations enhanceperformance through creative discovery and innovative problem-solving.
- Mind Module (Collegeof Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois atUrbana-Chapaign)- part of Discovery System Online, this module is designed todevelop thinking skills.
- New Hampshire Odysseyof the Mind (NHOM)- information about the New Hampshire Odyssey of the Mindprogram.
- Odyssey of the Mind- aworld-wide program that promotes creative team-based problem solving for kidsfrom kindergarten through college.
- South Dakota Odyssey of the Mind (OM)- follow events in South Dakota's Odyssey of the Mind program.
- Universidade deSantiago de Compostela- International masters program in comprehensiveapplied creativity.
- Critical and Creative Thinking (CCT) at the University of Massachusetts Boston- CCT's programs of study and otheractivities are directed towards "developing reflective practice and changing ourschools, workplaces, and lives."
- Phi Delta Kappa- Buffalo State Chapter 165 Phi Delta Kappais a professional fraternity in education,the chief purpose of which shall be topromote free public education as essential to the development and maintenance ofa democracy through the continuing interpretation of the ideals of research, service, and leadership and the translation ofthese ideals into a program of action appropriate to the needs of publiceducation.
- The Torrance Center for Creative Studies The Torrance Center for Creative Studies is a research and instructional center concerned with the identification and development of creative potential, and with gifted and future studies.
top of the table Inventions Pragmatic creativity to us means invention. Here are several sites with information for or about inventions.
- International Federation of Inventors Association- dedicated to improve the status of inventors at national andinternational levels, and to promote cooperation between inventor associations.
- PYTHAGORAS B/C. The PYTHAGORAS B/C is an experimental measure of verbal and nonverbal creativity created by Dr. Grove.
- Inventure Place: National Inventors Hall of Fame- dedicated to the creative process, its a museum and more, its alaboratory where you can explore your curiosity and creativity.
- National Collegiate Inventors and InnovatorsAlliance- nurturing a new generation of innovators by promoting curriculadesigned to teach creativity, invention and entrepreneurship.
- National Inventive Thinking Association (NITA)- a nonprofit organization of educators, business leadersand government representatives who believe that creative and inventive thinkingcan provide limitless opportunities for the nation and its well-being.
- New Hampshire Inventors AssistanceProgram- designed to encourage and assist inventors in making informedinnovation decisions.
- Ronald J.Riley's Kid's Inventor Resources- Ronald J. Riley's Kid's Inventor Resources
- Surfing the Net withKids- "the best invention web sites for kids, teens, teachers, and parents."
top of the table Various and Sundry These are some other creativity related sites.
- Center for Applicationsof Psychological Type (CAPT)- a non-profit organization concerned with theconstructive use of differences.
- CREATE-L- Creativity and Creative Problem Solving listserver e-mail discussion group
- Creativity Based Information Resources(CBIR)- the largest searchable literature database of creativity literature.
- CreativityWeb- Resources for Creativity and Innovation
- Creative Center of the Universe- A globalcollaboration of creative people from all walks of life developingground-breaking ideas and winning strategies for fun and profit.
- Edward de Bono's Authorized Website- relatesto most of Dr. de Bono's work in the teaching of 'thinking tools', lateralthinking and the communications framework- Six Thinking Hats.
- HUMOR Project- the first organization inthe world to focus full-time on the positive power of humor.
- Imagination Engines- artificialintelligence patent that called the "Creativity Machine Paradigm."
- Improving Your CreativeThinking Skills
- The InnovationJournal- an independent Internet-based journal devoted to sharing ideas anddiscussion of public sector innovation; includes both peer reviewed and non-peerreviewed material.
- Innovation Tools- designed to help busy executives to be more innovative in their businesses.Learn more about the tools, strategies and techniques you can use to be more creative in your business
- The Keirsey Temperament Sorter and Keirsey Temperament Theory - The Web Site for the Keirsey Temperament Sorter and Keirsey Temperament Theory
- Innovation Network- a dynamic group ofpeople dedicated to improving their organizations through the powerful use ofinnovation, creativity and collaboration skills.
- Oregon Innovation Center (OiC)- a not-for-profit corporation funded by area businesses, public sources, andentrepreneurs to help technology-based start-ups succeed.
- Powerhouse Design Skills: Creative Thinking- a complete course in creativethinking and design for publishing.
- TRIZ- a methodology for creativeengineering design.
- Vantage Quest:Enhance creativity, relaxation, meditation, and self-healing- launchesaltered consciousness states that enhance the creative process, relaxation,meditation, stress reduction, and healing without eye strain, or expensive mindmachines.
- World Wide Brain Club- opento anyone with a brain who wants to learn how to use it!
- InventNET - An international inventors organization helping inventors with their new ideas & new inventions.
- Enchanted Mind - Combining humor, inspiration and special techniques to enhance creativity.
- Brainstorming - For all your brainstorming needs including free training.
- Invention City - Resources for developing, protecting and marketing inventions and new ideas.
- Inventors' Net - The invention one-stop shop. Resources for the serious inventor.
- Creativity for Life - A guide to living your life creatively, every day.
- Creativity Web - Resources for creativity and innovation.
- The Creative Pages - Tips, suggestions and software to help you have more and better ideas.
- Advantage Innovations - Inventions, top science & technology and more revolutionary sites.
- Akademos' Garden - Network supporting creativity in work, education & community projects.
- Innovation Tools - A collection of tools, ideas and creativity resources for busy executives.
- Avant-Gardening: Creative Organic Gardening - "You Can Grow" using sustainable organic gardening as a medium for creative expression and spiritual growth.
- Adventures in Creativity Inc. - Develop the innovative potential of individuals & organizations.
- Tera's Wish - Creativity for everyone.
- The Other Side of Creativity - Exploring and encouraging creativity.
- Quantum Creativity Seminars - Seminars on innovative solutions and creative collaboration.
- How Much Joy Can You Stand? - For people who have a dream they need a little help with.
- Creativity Workshop - Creative writing, drawing, storytelling and personal memoir.
- Creative Ideas - A free resource for exploring creativity & innovation within business and society.
- Axon Idea Processor - A versatile tool for generating and organizing your ideas.
- MindManager Infocentre - A visualization and organizational tool that increases your creativity.
- Creativity Portal - Explore your creativity through arts, crafts, music, and writing, and creativity.
- InnovationTools - Providing creative people with resources on innovation, creativity and brainstorming.
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