Creativity as a Bridge Between Education and Industry Fostering New Innovations

Creative new innovations are urgently needed in education and industry. Knowledge gained in industry related to creativity and innovation has potential value when applied in education, and likewise, knowledge gained in education has potential value when applied in industry. This book describes the value of creativity as a bridge between education and industry fostering new innovations. The book includes the following topics: sources of innovation, creative thinking tools, a problem solving process, a process for fostering a culture for creativity and innovation in an organization, teachings of Paul Torrance, renowned leader of creativity in education, and a diagnostic creative intervention-mediation process that integrates diagnostic teaching and mediation skills.