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We Are Educating People Out of Their Creative Capacities

Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative


Sir Ken Robinson



1841121258
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Format: Paperback, 288pp.
ISBN: 9781841121253
Publisher: Capstone
Pub. Date: March 15, 2001

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There is a paradox. Throughout the world, companies and organisations are trying to compete in a world of economic and technological change that is moving faster than ever. They urgently need people who are creative, innovative and flexible. Too often they can’t find them. Why is this? What’s the real problem — and what should be done about it? Out of Our Minds answers three vital questions for all organisations that have a serious strategic interest in creativity and innovation.
  • Why is it essential to promote creativity? Governments, companies and organisations are concerned as never before with promoting creativity and innovation. Why is this so essential? What’s the price of failure?
  • Why is it necessary to develop creativity? Why do so many adults think they’re not creative (and not very intelligent)? Most children are buzzing with ideas. What happens to them as they grow up?
  • What is involved in promoting creativity? Is everyone creative or just a select few? Can creativity be developed? If so, how? What are the benefits of success?
In Out of our Minds, Ken Robinson argues that organisations are trying to fix a downstream problem that originates in schools and universities. Most people leave education with no idea what their real abilities are. He says what all organisations, including those in education, can do immediately to recover people’s creative talents. Robinson also argues for radical changes in how we think about intelligence and human resources and in how we educate people to meet the extraordinary challenges of living and working in the 21st century.

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"I shall add Ken Robinson's absorbing account of creativity to my personal list of gems. I was sorry to reach the end of the text, as it had maintained its momentum throughout. The reading may finish, but the thinking goes on, just as you would expect from a book on this intriguing subject."
Times Educational Supplement, 11th May 2001


"This is a thoughtful book .... A truly mind-opening analysis of why we don't get the best of people in a time of punishing change."
The Director, June 2001


"This well-written book focuses on the widening gulf between academic institution teachings and the feelings, emotions and imagination that drive us as humans."
Arts Professional, 4th June 2001


"I recommend that you read the book, take part in the debate and become part of the new paradigm"
People Management, 12th July 2001


"this book will stimulate and challenge"
Professional Manager, September 2001


"...a rattling, informal read, sparkling with ideas, jokes, anecdotes and ideas.."
Music Teacher, December 2001


 
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Dr Ken Robinson is a leading force in the development of creativity and human resources and an internationally recognised expert. His reputation is based on his own groundbreaking research and leadership in creativity, education and training. He is also in demand as an inspirational speaker with a unique talent for conveying a profoundly serious message with enormous humour, passion and wit. He speaks to audiences throughout the world on the changing needs of business, education and organisations in the new global economies. In 2000, he was voted Business Speaker of the Year by over 200 European companies.



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Introduction1
 
1Bursting the Banks17
2The Septic Focus58
3Knowing Your Mind94
4Being Creative111
5Feeling Better138
6You Are Not Alone166
7Balancing the Books183
 
Endnotes205
References213
Index217
About the Author223



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