The Chairman's Opening remarks at the AGSM Roundtable on Leadership, Creativity and Innovation

This is the full transcript of the opening remakes by Ralph Kerle, Chair of the AGSM Roundtable on Leadership, Creativity and Innovation and Executive Chairman, the Creative Leadership Forum The word innovation, still in these very hard and disturbing times appears almost daily in the media. There are 360million references to innovation on Google and on my Google Daily RSS feed I receive notice of new books and articles released daily globally on the topic. And now I get emails daily suggesting that innovation will be the saviour of the current economic times. To-day, the word innovation in appears almost daily in the media. There are 360million references to innovation on Google and on the Google Daily RSS feed I receive notice of new books and articles released daily globally on the topic. Every job advertisement talks about the applicant having the need to be creative and innovative.

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Neuroscience: What is Brain Plasticity?

Neuroscience has changed considerably in the past 20 years. An example of change over period is the concept of brain plasticity. Brain plasticity refers to the brain’s ability to rewire itself, relocating information processing functions to different brain areas and/or neural networks. Two decades ago, it was believed that brain networks were static after its initial formation period. Now that belief has changed. The study of brain plasticity has profound implications in human learning and behaviour, and as such, for mental health. To better understand this concept, let’s take a quick tour of the human brain, neural networks, and the plastic potential therein.

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Exhibition shines light on artist’s creativity

A colourfully intrinsic exhibition is on display at the Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) until February 1. Flight to Light, created by internationally renowned lighting designer and composer, Mary-Anne Kyriakou is a light and sound installation.

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A Model for Creativity and Leadership

Here is a slideshare presentation recently uploaded to Slideshare by Dr Gerard Puccio of the International Center for Creative Studies at Buffalo State, State University of New York. I don't necessarily agree with his statements about the difference between leadership and management. However, it is a good short presentation on how we might think about creative leadership as a concept.

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