{"title":"Ken Robinson","description":"\u003cp\u003eKen Robinson’s books inspire fresh perspectives on creativity and innovation within the worlds of business and personal growth. His work challenges conventional thinking, encouraging readers to unlock their potential and embrace imaginative approaches to problem-solving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether exploring the dynamics of entrepreneurship or the journey of self-development, Robinson’s writing is marked by insightful ideas that invite reflection and transformation. His titles offer practical wisdom for those seeking to cultivate creativity in both professional and personal arenas.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"out-of-our-minds-by-ken-robinson-9780857087416","title":"Out of Our Minds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreativity is critical.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOut of Our Minds\u003c\/i\u003e explores creativity: its value in business, its ubiquity in children, its perceived absence in many adults, and the phenomenon through which it disappears — offering a groundbreaking approach for getting it back. Author Sir Ken Robinson is an internationally recognised authority on creativity, and his TED talk on the subject is the most watched video in TED’s history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Sir Ken argues that organisations everywhere are struggling to fix a problem that originates in schools and universities. Organisations are competing in a world that changes in the blink of an eye – they need people who are flexible enough to adapt, and creative enough to find novel solutions to both old and new problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOut of Our Minds\u003c\/i\u003e describes how schools, businesses, and communities can work together to bring creativity out of the closet and realise its inherent value at every stage of life. This new third edition has been updated to reflect changing technologies and demographics, with updated case studies and coverage of recent changes to education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile education and training are the keys to the future, the key can also be turned the other way; locking people away from their own creativity. Only by actively fostering creativity can businesses unlock those doors and achieve their true potential. This book will help you to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the importance of actively promoting creativity and innovation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDiscover why creativity stagnates somewhere between childhood and adulthood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLearn how to re-awaken dormant creativity to help your business achieve more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExplore ways in which we can work together to keep creativity alive for everyone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eModern business absolutely demands creativity of thought and action. We're all creative as children — so where does it go? When do we lose it? \u003ci\u003eOut of Our Minds\u003c\/i\u003e has the answers, and clear solutions for getting it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796529697004,"sku":"9780857087416","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3799693482493.jpg?v=1757099237"},{"product_id":"out-of-our-minds-25th-anniversary-edition-by-ken-robinson-9781907326615","title":"Out of Our Minds 25th Anniversary Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e‘Sir Ken Robinson shared with us that children are not problems to be fixed, but wonders to be cultivated. He was a beloved friend and a fearless advocate for human potential, envisioning a world where children can grow and thrive. This book continues to be an inspiration.’\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGoldie Hawn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e‘Words that I know to be true, still ringing in my ears for the last 20 years. And now as a mother, more than ever. 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His Ted talk ‘Do Schools Kill Creativity?’ is the most viewed Ted talk of all time with over 80 million views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOut of Our Minds\u003c\/i\u003e challenges misconceptions that only special people are creative or that creativity applies only to the arts. The book shows how the rigid academic hierarchy – with mathematics at the top, arts at the bottom – wastes enormous talent. Drawing on examples from Fortune 500 companies and schools worldwide, it demonstrates how standardised testing prevents creative development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow, with the help of Sir Ken’s daughter, Kate, \u003ci\u003eOut of Our Minds\u003c\/i\u003e has been updated in this special 25th Anniversary edition which also explores:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow artificial intelligence and rapid technological change make creativity essential for personal security and economic prosperity, not a luxury\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhy neurodiversity awareness demands education systems that accommodate different ways of thinking rather than requiring conformity through medication\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePractical strategies for leading cultures of innovation in organisations, moving beyond performative training days to systemic transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe case for transforming – not merely reforming – education to help individuals discover their unique talents and lead meaningful lives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEssential reading for educators, business leaders, managers, parents, and policy makers, \u003ci\u003eOut of Our Minds\u003c\/i\u003e provides the framework needed to create systems that develop rather than suppress human creative potential. 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