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Lek på jobbet

I likhet med tidigare studier på barn och hur lek främjar deras kreativa prestationer har forskare undersökt hur lek påverkar vuxnas kreativitet. Ett exempel på detta är ett experiment som visade hur ett energiskt dataspel där spelare tävlar i dans … Continue reading

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Playful work environment

A conference facility in Sweden has developed a new cutting edge meeting enhancer. Watch the video!

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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#!

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Samuel West föreläser om hur du får kreativa medarbetare

Sveriges television har nu äntligen lagt ut min föreläsning om hur arbetsgivare kan främja medarbetarnas kreativitet. Detta sker förstås genom att leka mer, att uppmuntra en lekfull inställning på arbetsplatsen.  Jag presenterar även mitt nya projekt www.superlab.se UR Play  

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Slide for fun at work

Check out these awesome slides. I wish I had a slide from the top floor of the psychology building to the basement (where I work). This is a great example of play at work. I remember a while back that … Continue reading

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Komplimanger, positiv feedback, uppskattande feedback

Skånska Dagbladet intervjuade mig förra veckan om vikten av att ge komplimanger. Även om det inte handlade alls om kreativitet eller lek så är positiv feedback väldigt viktigt för att skapa en kreativ kultur på arbetsplatsen.

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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

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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

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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

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