Out of Our Minds: The Power of Being Creative - Hardcover

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SIR KEN ROBINSON, PHD, is an internationally recognized leader in the development of creativity, innovation and human resources. He speaks to audiences throughout the world on the creative challenges facing business and education in the new global economies. Listed by Fast Company as one of the world's elite thinkers on creativity and innovation and ranked among the Thinkers50 of the world's top business thought leaders, he has worked with governments in the United States, Europe and Asia, with international agencies, Fortune 500 companies, national and state education systems and some of the world's leading cultural organizations.

For 12 years, he was professor of education at the University of Warwick in the UK and is now Professor Emeritus. He has received numerous honorary degrees and awards for his international work in education, creativity and cultural development. In 2003, he received a knighthood from H.M. Queen Elizabeth II for his services to the arts.

Sir Ken's famous 2006 talk at the prestigious TED Conference is the most watched in TED history and has been seen by millions of people in more than 160 countries. He is author of the New York Times bestsellers The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything and Finding Your Element: How to Discover Your Talents and Passions and Transform Your Life. Born in the UK, he lives in Los Angeles California.

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YOU'RE CREATIVE. GET READY TO FIND OUT HOW.

Many of us leave school or university with no real idea of our creative abilities and strengths. So how can we unlock those long-lost or undiscovered talents?

RECLAIM YOUR CREATIVITY. STARTING NOW.

With expert guidance from Sir Ken Robinson, you'll find out why creativity matters so much, why you think you lack it and what you can do about it ? starting today. Out of Our Minds addresses three vital questions:

• Why is it essential to cultivate creativity in education, work and life?
• Why do so many people think they're not creative?
• What can be done about it?

Young children are buzzing with ideas, but what happens when we grow up to make us think we're not creative? Out of Our Minds answers that question and shows you how to restore and refresh yours.

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YOU'RE CREATIVE. GET READY TO FIND OUT HOW.

Many of us leave school or university with no real idea of our creative abilities and strengths. So how can we unlock those long-lost or undiscovered talents?

RECLAIM YOUR CREATIVITY. STARTING NOW.

With expert guidance from Sir Ken Robinson, you'll find out why creativity matters so much, why you think you lack it and what you can do about it – starting today. Out of Our Minds addresses three vital questions:

• Why is it essential to cultivate creativity in education, work and life?
• Why do so many people think they're not creative?
• What can be done about it?

Young children are buzzing with ideas, but what happens when we grow up to make us think we're not creative? Out of Our Minds answers that question and shows you how to restore and refresh yours.