Samuel West, psychologist and creativity researcher
at Lund University. He shares his findings on creativity, play, and innovation in the workplace. To contact Samuel West please visit www.samuelwest.seBlogroll
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Recent Posts:
- Some recent articles on the importantce of play at work
- How Play and Games Transform the Culture of Work
- A great quote about how creativity happens
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- Swedish companies need more playfulness at work – but are afraid
- Playful work environment enhances creativity
- Kreativitet och innovation och lek
- Playful work environment
- SERIOUSLY! The future depends on play
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The following is a summary of my most recent study. The author is innovation consultant Claudia Suraga who is better presented here: www.claudiasuraga.se PERMISSON TO PLAY Few people familiar with corporate innovation are unaware of Google’s 20% rule. It states … Continue reading
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Swedish companies need more playfulness at work – but are afraid
Recently I have been busy doing workshops and giving talks at conferences here in Sweden, mostly in Stockholm but also closer to home here in Malmö/Helsingborg. It seems as if every company in the country wants to know how they … Continue reading
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Playful work environment enhances creativity
I’ve been busy writing a chapter for an academic Handbook of creativity… it isn’t that much fun to write because it has to “meet academic standards” but it will hopefully be god for my academic career…. anyway here is the … Continue reading
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SERIOUSLY! The future depends on play
Watch this! This is a creative documentary that turns the work ethic on its head and reveals how vital play is to our health, happiness, and the future of life. Enjoy this short trailer! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9ygz1PlqDzk#!
Seriously! The future depends on play
Watch this! SERIOUSLY! The future depends on play is a creative documentary that turns the work ethic on its head and reveals how vital play is to our health, happiness, and the future of life. Seriously! – Longer Fundraising Clip … Continue reading
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Playing at work: professionals’ conceptions of the functions of play on organizational creativity.
I finally submitted my first article to a cool peer-reviewed journal. Excitedly waiting the reviewers response… Playing at work: professionals’ conceptions of the functions of play on organizational creativity. Samuel West, Eva Hoff, Ingegerd Carlsson Department of Psychology, Lund … Continue reading
Creativity takes time – awesome video
Just had to share this great little video. It demonstrates the connection between creativity and time. Watch it: Creativity takes time
A short talk about playing for creativity: this time at Lego
John Henry Harris talks about his experiences of play and its benefits at the Lego company. He says that play not only aids creativity, it relieves stress, and makes people more productive at work. He is a little heavy on … Continue reading