Creativity is the Most Crucial Factor for Future Success According to the IBM 2010 Global CEO Study, which surveyed 1,500 Chief Executive Officers from 60 countries and 33 industries worldwide, CEOs believe that, “more than rigor, management discipline, integrity or even vision — successfully navigating an increasing complex world will require creativity.” CEOs say creativity helps [...]
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The 2010 Global Workforce Study conducted by Towers Watson, reveals some illuminating, and startling statistics about employee perspectives and workplace trends [i]: 81% are not actively looking for other jobs now even though 48% see no advancement in their current job and 42% think they have to go elsewhere to advance. 33% want to work [...]
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If your employees are not putting forth new ideas despite directives to be innovative, it might be fear that stops them. After surveying hundreds of employees ranging from managers to stock clerks, Feirong Yuan of the University of Kansas and Richard W. Woodman of Texas A&M found that worries about “image risks” (unfavorable social impressions) [...]

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