{"product_id":"the-power-of-creative-thinking-james-ogunleye-9798265004499","title":"The Power of Creative Thinking: Identifying and Solving Problems in Business, Education, and Society : Volume 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Power of Creative Thinking: Identifying and Solving Problems in Business, Education, and Society\u003cbr\u003eVolume 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlock the transformative potential of creativity with \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Creative Thinking\u003c\/i\u003e, the 2025 KIE Conference book. Published by the Knowledge, Innovation \u0026amp; Enterprise (KIE) Conference, this volume brings together leading scholars, practitioners, and entrepreneurs from around the world to explore how creative thinking can identify and solve pressing challenges across business, education, and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe KIE Conference has a mission to foster global innovation and enterprise through the exchange of knowledge, support for creative projects, and alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Each year, the KIE Conference gathers thought leaders to share insights, and this book distills the most impactful research and practical applications from that annual gathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition focuses on two overarching goals: first, raising awareness of how creative thinking can address critical challenges in business, education, and societal sectors; and second, uncovering innovative approaches to solving complex problems and improving outcomes across organizations and communities. The book offers practical strategies, scholarly research, and inspiring case studies that demonstrate creativity in action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chapters cover a diverse range of topics: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlobal Creativity Networks and Everyday Creativity: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn how creativity can be a way of life, a path to self-actualization, and a tool to overcome fear and uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorkplace Meaningfulness and Corruption: \u003c\/b\u003e Understand how creativity fosters engagement in the workplace, and discover strategies to combat corruption in education and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEntrepreneurship and MSMEs: \u003c\/b\u003e Explore how micro, small, and medium enterprises in Zimbabwe and beyond can leverage innovation to solve problems, differentiate from competitors and create new market opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeuroscience of Creativity: \u003c\/b\u003e Kim introduces the \"7 Muses of the Neuro-Creative Cycle,\" linking cognitive science to practical creative thinking frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArt and Music Education: \u003c\/b\u003e Chapters examine empirical approaches to creative development in art, as well as Ubimus (ubiquitous music) frameworks that extend music-making beyond traditional environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMathematics and Early Learning: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn effective strategies for teaching mathematics to young learners, with reflective questions and exercises to enhance engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnlocking Individual Potential: \u003c\/b\u003e Step-by-step methods transform abstract ideas of creativity into actionable skills, enhancing student and professional development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAddressing Inequities and Exam Culture: \u003c\/b\u003e Kim's final chapter critically examines standardized testing, racial disparities in leadership, and the \"Testocracy\" phenomenon, emphasizing imagination and playfulness as remedies to systemic inequities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter is crafted to not only inform but inspire-offering tangible recommendations, reflective exercises, and frameworks that readers can apply in their own contexts. From corporate innovation and entrepreneurial ventures to educational policy and societal challenges, this book demonstrates that creativity is not an abstract concept but a powerful tool for meaningful change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an academic, educator, business leader, policymaker, or student, \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Creative Thinking\u003c\/i\u003e equips you with actionable insights to transform problems into opportunities, fostering innovation and resilience in a rapidly evolving world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the impact of creative thinking on a global scale-experience the knowledge, strategies, and stories that make this KIE conference book a must-read for anyone seeking to understand and harness the power of human creativity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James Ogunleye,Fredricka Reisman Editor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798265004499\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 498\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.00d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Ogunleye","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48450340978943,"sku":"9798265004499","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_567eeb64-0ef9-41f2-9190-6f87bc057e19.jpg?v=1777267237","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-power-of-creative-thinking-james-ogunleye-9798265004499","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}