Find and interpret economic data   Federal Reserve Economic Data | FRED | St. Louis Fed (stlouisfed.org)   Explain the terms Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Real Gross Domestic Product (RGDP).   Create a single graph that shows both of these measures for the period 2000 – 2021.   Explain the difference between the two […]

1. True or False. Countries that are active traders with a large number of imports and exports tend to be wealthier than those who do not actively trade.    2. Globalization has a number of effects.   Which of the following is NOT one:   a. Lower prices for products.   b. Making many people […]

What will the future look like? After 8 weeks of intensive study and reflection on the complex subject of creativity, discovery, and innovation, what do you project for future challenges, trends, and opportunities for organizations?  Will organizations embrace innovation or revert to production? Should they and will it be done the same as now or […]

Using Sustainability as a Driving Force for Creativity and Innovation Organizations are using sustainability innovation to establish a competitive advantage. Pick two of the organizations from the video resources above. Explore how these organizations use sustainability to drive innovation.  Are there similarities in the strategies?  How does your organization use sustainability to drive innovation?  Explain.  […]

Creative and Innovative Leadership Based upon this week’s readings and your experience, what are the traits of successful leaders in a creative and innovative organization? Cite specific examples. How are these leadership traits different from that of a non-innovative organization? Analyze the leadership traits in your organization. Do these traits enhance or impede creativity and […]

Myths of Creativity Reflect on the myths of creativity explored in this unit.  How have you experienced these myths in your own life?  How did any of the myths about creativity surprise you? How has your thinking changed as a result? Explain your answers.   Elements of the creative process   Creativity is a process. […]

Application of Concepts From your exposure to course resources, reflect on your understanding of the difference between creativity, discovery, and innovation. Select one area and share your thoughts on its importance in meeting an organization’s vision or mission.   Creative Thinking   Reflect on what you have explored in this unit about creative thinking in […]

Root Cause Analysis What do you usually do when you have a problem at work? Do you go straight to treating the symptoms of the problem, do you first look to determine if there is a deeper issue that needs your attention so the problem does not reoccur, or do you do something else? Think […]

Generating Ideas with SCAMPER You have been exposed to a number of approaches that organizations call upon to advance creative thinking. Among those techniques, one of the better recognized and utilized is SCAMPER, a creativity tool that is a form of brainstorming. In this assignment, you will be asked to analyze and implement SCAMPER using […]

Application of Concepts From your exposure to course resources, reflect on your understanding of the difference between creativity, discovery, and innovation. Select one area and share your thoughts on its importance in meeting an organization’s vision or mission.   Creative Thinking   Reflect on what you have explored in this unit about creative thinking in […]