Group Genius
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Creativity has long been thought to be an individual gift, best pursued alone; schools, organizations, and whole industries are built on this idea. But what if the most common beliefs about how creativity works are...
Creativity has long been thought to be an individual gift, best pursued alone; schools, organizations, and whole industries are built on this idea. But what if the most common beliefs about how creativity works are wrong? Group Genius tears down some of the most popular myths about creativity, revealing that creativity is always collaborative -- even when you're alone. Sharing the results of his own acclaimed research on jazz groups, theater ensembles, and conversation analysis, Keith Sawyer shows us how to be more creative in collaborative group settings, how to change organizational dynamics for the better, and how to tap into our own reserves of creativity.
Published By Basic Books
Format Paperback
Category
Number Of Pages 368
Publication Date 05/16/2017
ISBN 9780465096633
Dimensions 5.5 inches x 8.25 inches
"Sawyer ... shares the secrets [of creativity] in a book that's every bit as fun, insightful, and practical as you'd want a book on creativity to be."—Chip and Dan Heath, authors of Made to Stick
"In this provocative book, Sawyer complexifies our thinking about creativity, innovation, and genius."—Howard Gardner, author of Five Minds for the Future
"Group Genius is a must-read for anyone who ... want[s] to make the most of [their] own creative capabilities."—Richard Florida, author of The Rise of the Creative Class