Podcast appearances and mentions of amy climer

Dr. Amy Climer teaches teams and organizations how to increase their creativity so they can maximize innovation. She works with forward-thinking organizations such as the Mayo Clinic, Stanford University, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Amy is the author of the best-selling book Deliberate Creative Teams: How to Lead for Innovative Results. She is also host of The Deliberate Creative Podcast, where she shares practical advice and strategies to help leaders build innovative teams. Amy has a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change and is a Certified Speaking Professional. In this episode, Amy shares her powerful “Deliberate Creative Spectrum,” and she unpacks her three-part model explains how psychological safety fuels innovation.  Cindra and Amy discuss: Why creativity is essential for organizational relevance and survival The Deliberate Creative Spectrum: from destructive to scalable teams The three essential elements of creative teams Brainstorming guidelines for creativity: suspend judgment, combine ideas, aim for wild ideas, prioritize quantity Tips for fostering psychological safety and handling conflict in teams The leadership insight: to do something new, leaders must intentionally let something go HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE CONNECT WITH DR. AMY CLIMBER  REQUEST A FREE MENTAL BREAKTHROUGH CALL WITH DR. CINDRA AND/OR HER TEAM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MENTALLY STRONG INSTITUTE Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode.    

Share your thoughts about our conversation!The greatest myth of creativity? It doesn't fall from the sky into our laps like Isaac Newton's apple! Creativity is far from that romantic, eureka moment, but rather it is messy, cultivated, and curiosity made manifest.Luckily for us, Amy Climer has created a system to go about finding this elusive, but valuable novelty with intention – consistently and at scale. A TEDx speaker,  trainer and author of the book ‘Deliberate Creative Teams: How to Lead for Innovative Results', Amy's work is a creative panacea for leaders, managers and facilitators in search of better ideas.From positive feedback fertilisers, to creative learnings from Thomas Edison, she shares her process and the ingredients you'll need to succeed.Find out about:The three pillars of creative teams: purpose, dynamics and processWhy conflict is a necessary means to recognise and embrace differenceWhy leaders must intentionally design for collaboration, or risk jeopardising the collectiveHow to cultivate the internal team conditions to allow for creativityDon't miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.Links:Watch the video recording of this episode on YouTube.Deliberate Creative Teams Book: climerconsulting.com/bookClimer cardsConnect to Amy Climer:LinkedInWebsiteSupport the show✨✨✨Subscribe to our newsletter to receive a free 1-page summary of each upcoming episode directly to your inbox, or explore our eBooks featuring 50-episode compilations for even more facilitation insights. Find out more:https://workshops.work/podcast✨✨✨Did you know? You can search all episodes by keyword to find exactly what you need via our Buzzsprout page!

The much-anticipated art and design book Learning to See was just published by MIT Press! In this episode, author Keith Sawyer talks with Amy Climer about his new book. Learning to See is an engaging and profound account of how professional artists and designers create and how they teach others to do it. Keith spent over ten years interviewing a hundred professors who've taught in 50 different colleges, universities, and institutes. He also interviewed students to learn about the personal transformation they go through as they learn to see and think like successful creative professionals. Learning to See describes project assignments and studio class sessions in over 20 different disciplines, revealing the shared essence of art and design. Learning to See tells the stories of the professional artists and designers who teach in BFA and MFA programs throughout the U.S., including top schools in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. These articulate and experienced educators share their insights about how to guide younger artists and designers to realize their full creative potential. In the best BFA and MFA programs, students learn to see things they couldn't see before, and they learn to think in new ways. In Learning to See, you meet professors and students in over 20 different art and design disciplines—from painting and sculpture to graphic design and architecture. By reading what they say in their conversations and their classrooms, you learn that becoming an artist or designer is not about learning to draw or sew or weld—it is about learning to see. This book is for anyone who wants to better understand how professional artists and designers see, think, and make. Notes Book web site: Learning to See Keith Sawyer's web site: www.keithsawyer.com Amy Climer's web site: www.climerconsulting.com  Music by license from SoundStripe: "Uptown Lovers Instrumental" by AFTERNOONZ "Miss Missy" by AFTERNOONZ "What's the Big Deal" by Ryan Saranich   Copyright (c) 2025 Keith Sawyer

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about creativity. What's your definition of creativity? And do you see yourself as creative? I struggled with seeing myself this way for many years because I'm not artistic. Expanding my definition of creativity helped me to see that I'm far more creative than I thought. You probably are too! This week, I'm talking with Dr. Amy Climer, a creativity and innovation consultant, about driving greater creativity and innovation among teams. Here she shares the three key elements needed for teams to be creative together: team purpose, strong team dynamics and a team creative process. We also talk about the ways in which our current structures set us up for failure by emphasizing the idea that there's one right way to do things and by focusing on short-term, transactional results rather than long-term innovative solutions. And, lastly, we talk about the ways in which impostor syndrome and fear keep us from being creative and how creative teams can support one another.About My GuestDr. Amy Climer is a thought leader in innovation, team development, and experiential learning. She teaches research-based practices, tools, and techniques to forward-thinking organizations such as the Mayo Clinic, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FOX Sports, and the University of Wisconsin. Amy holds a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change from Antioch University. She is the author of Deliberate Creative Teams: How to Lead for Innovative Results, a book for leaders who want their teams to be more creative, but don't know where to start. Dr. Amy's research led to the Deliberate Creative Team Scale, designed to measure the three critical dimensions of team creativity. Her TEDx talk The Power of Deliberate Creative Teams explains her research and philosophies on innovation. Dr. Amy is the host of The Deliberate Creative™ Podcast. She is the designer of Climer Cards, a creativity and teambuilding tool used by thousands to deepen conversations and generate ideas. In 2016 she won the Karl Rhonke Creativity Award from the Association for Experiential Education. Amy lives in Asheville, North Carolina in the U.S. ~Connect with Amy:Websites:   https://www.climerconsulting.com   https://climercards.com/Book: https://deliberatecreativeteams.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyclimer/~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://www.kimmeninger.com/challengeLearn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroupJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Website:https://kimmeninger.com

In this episode Bridgette and Irvine will explore creativity as the key to successful teams with their guest. Dr. Amy Climer.

Send us a textDr. Amy Climer is a thought leader in innovation, team development, and experiential learning. She teaches research-based practices, tools, and techniques to forward-thinking organizations such as the Mayo Clinic, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the University of Wisconsin. Amy holds a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change from Antioch University. Her research led to the Deliberate Creative Team Scale, designed to measure the three critical dimensions of team creativity. Her TEDx talk, The Power of Deliberate Creative Teams, explains her research and philosophies on innovation, and she is the author of Deliberate Creative Teams: How to Lead for Innovative Results.Amy is the host of The Deliberate Creative™ Podcast. She is the designer of Climer Cards, a creativity and teambuilding tool used by thousands to deepen conversations and generate ideas. In 2016 she won the Karl Rhonke Creativity Award from the Association for Experiential Education. Amy lives in Asheville, North Carolina in the U.S. A Few (Awesome) Quotes From This Episode“We've known actually since the 1970s that creativity training works. The problem is we rarely bring it into our day-to-day work.”“It's about being deliberate. You can't just hope for creativity to happen—you have to follow a clear process and cultivate the right environment.”“If you want your team to be more creative, spend time clarifying the real problem before jumping into ideation. Even five minutes can change everything.”“Creative abrasion is when we can disagree around ideas and still respect each other personally. It's healthy conflict that leads to better solutions.”Resources Mentioned in This Episode Documentary: Where There Once Was Water Book: Your Creative Power by Alex OsbornBook: Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life by Dacher KeltnerAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025!About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteWeekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for LeadersBlogMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.

In this conversation, Phil Brown interviews Amy Climer about her new book, 'Deliberate Creative Teams.' They discuss the importance of creativity in teams, the misconceptions surrounding creativity, and the role of education in stifling creative potential. Amy shares insights on how to facilitate creativity within teams, the concept of creative abrasion, and the creative spectrum that teams can navigate to enhance their innovative capabilities. The discussion emphasizes the need for structure in creative processes and the potential for individuals and teams to elevate their creative output.   Amy's book is based on her PhD research on creativity in teams. Creativity is often misunderstood; it's about problem-solving, not just artistic ability. Education systems can diminish creativity by promoting standardized answers. Creativity can be learned and developed over time. Facilitators play a crucial role in creating environments for creativity. Creative abrasion allows for healthy conflict and idea generation. Group think can stifle innovation and should be avoided. Teams can be categorized on a spectrum from destructive to scalable in terms of creativity. Setting clear expectations and structures can enhance creative processes. The ultimate goal is to help teams and individuals reach their full creative potential. Get Amy's Book - https://a.co/d/3FzEwtq Learn more about the book - https://climerconsulting.com/book/ Connect with Amy - amy@climerconsulting.com  Connect with Phil - podcast@high5adventure.org Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/verticalplaypen/ Music and sound effects - epidemicsound.com

What makes a team truly creative? In this episode, Dr. Amy Climer joins us for a second time and dives into the key ingredients of teamwork and innovation, drawing from her new book Deliberate Creative Teams. She explores how a clear team purpose, strong dynamics, and a structured creative process can transform any group into a powerhouse of fresh ideas. Amy unpacks the role of psychological safety in fostering innovation, the evolving impact of AI on creativity, and the personal journey behind writing her book. She highlights how creativity isn’t just a talent, it's a skill that can be developed with the right mindset and leadership. If you’re a leader, team builder, or simply curious about how to boost creative collaboration, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help your team thrive. Tune in now and start building a more creative team today! LINKS: Amy Climer - Special Guest Climer Consulting (Amy’s main website): climerconsulting.com Deliberate Creative Teams Book: climerconsulting.com/book book listing on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4bYCBZu Climer Cards: climercards.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyclimer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyclimer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/climerconsulting BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amyclimer.bsky.social X/Twitter: https://x.com/amyclimer Paul Fairweather - Co-host https://www.paulfairweather.com Chris Meredith - Co-host https://www.chrismeredith.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Climer shares her model and assessment scale she has developed that identifies what teams need in order to be creative together.

Creativity isn't just for artists—it's the key to innovation, problem-solving, and high-performing teams. But how do you harness creativity in the workplace?On this episode of Teamwork A Better Way, Christian Napier and Spencer Horn welcome Amy Climer, Ph.D., CSP, an expert in creativity and innovation, to explore how leaders can cultivate deliberate creativity within their teams. Amy shares research-backed strategies for breaking through creative barriers, sparking fresh ideas, and fostering a culture of innovation.We'll discuss:✅ What creativity really is—and why it matters for teams.✅ How to overcome the “I'm not creative” mindset.✅ The critical elements that make teams more innovative.✅ Strategies for generating new ideas, even when feeling stuck.✅ The leader's role in fostering creativity and driving results.Join us for an insightful conversation that will empower you to lead more creative, high-impact teams!

To find improved cost-savings and better team dynamics, there's a solution—more creativity! In the technical world of manufacturing, creativity isn't always a priority, but in this episode of Mindfulness Manufacturing, guest Dr. Amy Climer is here to show why deliberate creativity is the key to driving improvement and cost savings. With a Ph.D in Leadership and Change, Dr. Climer is a speaker, trainer, and coach who teaches teams how to innovate on demand. She is the author of Deliberate Creative Teams: How to Lead for Innovative Results written to help leaders understand how to increase creativity in their teams. She also hosts The Deliberate Creative™ podcast and she is the designer of Climer Cards, a creativity and teambuilding tool. 1:00 – In manufacturing, finding cost savings is often a challenge 5:33 – Through creative problem solving, plants can find improved cost savings 10:50 – To introduce more creativity in your organization, focus on team purpose, team dynamics, and creative process  17:14 – Creative abrasion occurs when a team can disagree on ideas, not personalities  21:54 – Switching up your language as a leader can play a role in encouraging creativity  24:00 – To find solutions through creativity, be deliberate  Connect with Dr. Amy Climer Visit the website for Climer Consulting Connect on LinkedIn  Read my book report of Deliberate Creative Teams

ROI is in the eyes of the customer. You need to understand their goals, their pain points, and their desired results before you can effectively sell the ROI.  Lightning Round: Top 10 Ways to Ask for Referrals Question: Jonathan from Missoula, Montana asks, “I am a classic sales guy; I have been in sales for more than 20 years. In 2025 I got the news that I am now reporting to the CFO - how strange is that? Anyway, he wants to deliver every presentation and every conversation in terms of ROI? This is foreign to me—help?”   Book: Deliberate Creative Teams: How to Lead for Innovative Results by Amy Climer, Ph.D.  

ROI is in the eyes of the customer. You need to understand their goals, their pain points, and their desired results before you can effectively sell the ROI.  Lightning Round: Top 10 Ways to Ask for Referrals Question: Jonathan from Missoula, Montana asks, “I am a classic sales guy; I have been in sales for more than 20 years. In 2025 I got the news that I am now reporting to the CFO - how strange is that? Anyway, he wants to deliver every presentation and every conversation in terms of ROI? This is foreign to me—help?”   Book: Deliberate Creative Teams: How to Lead for Innovative Results by Amy Climer, Ph.D.  

Dr. Amy Climer is a thought leader in creativity and innovation. She argues that creativity emerges from a deliberate process. Creativity can be learned, practiced, and repeated. Researchers have discovered a lot about how to teach this effectively, and this is the theme of her new book, Deliberate Creative Teams. In Dr. Climer's view, creativity is an intentional, structured process. For over 20 years, she's been facilitating creativity workshops with teams and organizations. She helps companies learn how to foster an innovative culture through her company Climer Consulting. She's the developer of the Deliberate CreativeⓇ Team Scale and the ClimerⓇ Cards, both powerful tools for enhancing team creativity. For more information: Amy's company: Climer Consulting Amy's book: Deliberate Creative Teams  Music by license from SoundStripe: "Uptown Lovers Instrumental" by AFTERNOONZ "Miss Missy" by AFTERNOONZ "What's the Big Deal" by Ryan Saranich   Copyright (c) 2024 Keith Sawyer

It's time for another CX Pulse Check. We're thrilled to have Dr. Amy Climer, a leading expert in creativity and innovation, sharing her insights. Together, we explore tech advancements that are transforming customer experiences and creating new challenges. We look at how we can navigate the fine line between innovation and distraction as technology evolves, offering a fresh perspective on capturing consumer attention amidst fragmented media consumption. We also delve into the intricacies of consumer data privacy, considering AI as a tool for empowering consumers to manage their data. Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration of the trends redefining commerce and community today.About Dr. Amy Climer:Dr. Amy Climer is a speaker, trainer, and coach who teaches teams how to innovate on demand. She developed the Deliberate Creative™ Team Scale to help teams understand how to increase their creativity. She hosts The Deliberate Creative™ podcast and she is the designer of Climer Cards, a creativity and teambuilding tool. Amy has a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change.Check out Amy's new book, Deliberate Creative Teams, at https://climerconsulting.com/book/.Follow Amy on...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/climerconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyclimer/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/amyclimer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyclimer/ Articles Mentioned:Turning Screen Time Into Seamless, Personalized Shopping: The Future of in-Car Commerce (PYMNTS) -- https://www.pymnts.com/connectedeconomy/2025/turning-screen-time-into-seamless-personalized-shopping-the-future-of-in-car-commerce/Your Next Apartment Rental May Also Be a Marketing Campaign (The Wall Street Journal) -- https://www.wsj.com/articles/your-next-apartment-rental-may-also-be-a-marketing-campaign-cdfa339fConsumer Loyalty 2025: Why Data Transparency Matters More Than Discounts (Ad Age) -- https://adage.com/article/opinion/consumer-loyalty-2025-why-data-transparency-matters-more-discounts/2599816Resources Mentioned:Take the CXI® Compass assessment -- CXICompass.comExperience Investigators Website -- experienceinvestigators.comWant to ask a question? Visit askjeannie.vip to leave Jeannie a voicemail! (And don't forget to follow Jeannie on LinkedIn! www.linkedin.com/in/jeanniewalters/)

149. The Power of Deliberate Creative Teams (with Dr. Amy Climer) Dr. Amy Climer is a thought leader in innovation, team development, and experiential learning. She teaches research-based practices, tools, and techniques to forward-thinking organizations such as the Mayo Clinic, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the University of Wisconsin. Amy holds a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change from Antioch University. Her research led to the Her TEDx talk The Power of Deliberate Creative Teams explains her research and philosophies on innovation and her book Deliberate Creative Teams: How to Lead for Innovative Results will be out February 26, 2025. Amy is the host of The Deliberate Creative™ Podcast. She is the designer of Climer Cards, a creativity and teambuilding tool used by thousands to deepen conversations and generate ideas. In this episode: Amy shares about her work and what led her to write her book, Deliberate Creative Teams. What her definition of creativity is and why many people don't believe that they are creative. Her experience of the innovation and creativity at Mayo Clinic and how that is leveraged to a difference for patients. What her Deliberate Creative Team Scale is and what it measures for a team's creativity. The importance of having a purpose as a team and some examples of where that can be a struggle for a leader and a team to identify. Different ways that leaders can ensure that everyone on the team has a voice in the room. Cooperation vs Collaboration – what is the difference and why are they so often interchanged? Being creative as a team won't happen on its own, it has to be deliberate. Resources Mentioned in the Episode: A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson Information on Amy:   ClimerConsulting.com ClimerCards.com Amy Climer on Facebook (@climerconsulting) Amy Climer on LinkedIn (in/amyclimer) Amy Climer on Instagram (@amyclimer) Amy Climer on Twitter/X (@amyclimer)   The Book that Amy Recommends: Navigating Shit Storms by Liz Long Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast Check out my website to order my book and view the videos/resources for The Visibility Factor book. As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at hello@susanmbarber.com. You can also find me on social media everywhere – Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you! If you liked The Visibility Factor, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and rate it where you listen to podcasts! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too! Thank you to the team at Sheep Jam Productions for the amazing support of The Visibility Factor Podcast! 

How can we be more creative, together? While collaboration has plenty of issues, creative imagining in teams is also challenging. Both are essential skills for the future of leadership: we need to harness as much collective brain power as possible to address future challenges, and find innovative solutions. Dr. Amy Climer, an experiential educator and creativity specialist and TEDx speaker. Together we explore the process of creative problem-solving and how leaders can implement creativity in their teams by working through the four stages: clarify, ideate, develop, and implement. Amy dispels common myths about creativity, and how we might integrate generative AI tools like ChatGPT in the creative process. SHOWNOTES are here.   Creativity is an essential leadership skill now and for the future. And it's not just drawing!   Why you should listen: how creativity is a codified process that follows our natural instincts The importance of creativity in leadership and team dynamics. Stages of the creative process: clarify, ideate, develop, implement. Overcoming creative blocks and fostering a culture of innovation. We explore future technologies to assist leaders Using tools like Climer Cards to enhance creativity and team cohesion. Integrating technology and tools like ChatGPT in the creative process.   Questions Explored: Why do leaders and teams often overlook creativity? How can we be more creative together in the workplace? What are the key elements needed for teams to be creative? Take action Reflect on how you can incorporate creativity into your leadership and team dynamics. Explore ways to foster an environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.   Tip of the week  Creativity is essential for future-fit leadership. Understanding and using a structured creative process can significantly enhance team innovation. Tools like Climer Cards and ChatGPT can be valuable aids in sparking creativity.   Key Moments  00:47 Reviving the Woolly Mammoth: Science or Science Fiction? 02:21 Artificial Wombs: The Future of Birth? 03:40 Updates from Planet Zoe: Novels and New Programs 05:49 Creativity and Collaboration in Leadership 06:12 Interview with Amy Clymer: Exploring Creativity in Teams 29:31 Sparking New Ideas Through Imagery 30:14 Overcoming Creativity Blocks 32:16 Leveraging Technology for Creativity 35:42 Using AI in Writing and Creativity 39:35 The Flow Cycle and Creativity 42:40 Fast Five: Quickfire Leadership Insights 50:59 Final Thoughts and Takeaways   Planet Human: Wooly mammoth being brought back to life Planet Zoë: Early Bird closing for Pilot Program 31 July 2024, Grace Under Fire Help me with my research into Power Games - survey open until 31 July About Amy Climer  Dr. Amy Climer is a thought leader in innovation, team development, and experiential learning. She teaches research-based practices, tools, and techniques to forward-thinking organizations such as the Mayo Clinic, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the University of Wisconsin. Amy holds a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change from Antioch University. Her research led to the Deliberate Creative Team Scale, designed to measure the three critical dimensions of team creativity. Her TEDx talk The Power of Deliberate Creative Teams explains her research and philosophies on innovation and her book on this topic will be out in early 2025. Amy is the host of The Deliberate Creative™ Podcast. She is the designer of Climer Cards, a creativity and teambuilding tool used by thousands to deepen conversations and generate ideas. In 2016 she won the Karl Rhonke Creativity Award from the Association for Experiential Education. Amy lives in Asheville, North Carolina in the U.S.   Related episodes on Leadership Creativity 132 Creativity is a leadership skill that you can learn with Kieran Flanagan 208 Leadership skills and creativity with Mark Simmonds 140 The four archetypes of disruptive leadership with author Charlene Li  

Dr. Amy Climer takes over the mic to ask John three questions: 1) What is one of the most creative things you've ever done? 2) What do you regularly do to make your life better? 3) What do you see as the challenges your clients have to be more creative? Connect with Amy: Climer Consulting: https://climerconsulting.com/ Climer Cards: https://climercards.com/ Virtual Climer Cards: https://climercards.com/virtual/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyclimer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyclimer/ Join our Patreon to support Professional Development for All: patreon.com/JohnLoseyGPG

Meet Dr. Amy Climer. Amy works with teams to understand and leverage the power of Creativity. In this episode, we explore creativity as a competency, Creativity as an organizational/team factor, and how a degree in Biology can lead to a PhD in Creativity. Connect with Amy: Climer Consulting: https://climerconsulting.com/ Climer Cards: https://climercards.com/ Virtual Climer Cards: https://climercards.com/virtual/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyclimer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyclimer/ Join our Patreon to support Professional Development for All: patreon.com/JohnLoseyGPG

In this week's podcast episode, guest Dr. Amy Climer, a creativity consultant and innovator, shared her inspiring journey of rediscovering her passion for art and integrating it into her professional work. She discussed the misconceptions around creativity and the transformative power it holds in team development. Key Takeaways: - Creativity is not limited to art: Amy emphasized the broader definition of creativity and the value of novelty in various aspects of life, beyond traditional artistic expressions. - Creativity can be learned: Research shows that individuals can develop their creativity, challenging the belief that creative talent is innate. - The power of shared language in team creativity: Establishing a common understanding of creativity enhances collaboration and boosts innovation within teams. Join us in exploring Amy Climer's insights on embracing creativity and unlocking its potential in our personal and professional journeys. Let's redefine creativity and harness its power for innovation! For more visit https://climerconsulting.com/   Order your copy of my book, Make Fun a Habit: The Creative PLAYbook for Making Life and Work Fun Again at http://www.makefunahabit.com   Join the free Facebook community, "Daily Creative Habit," where you can connect with like-minded individuals and cultivate your creative journey. Make sure to subscribe to the "Daily Creative Habit" newsletter, delivered to your inbox, for inspiration and practical tips. And don't forget to grab your copy of the "Daily Creative Habit" guided creative journal, designed to ignite your imagination and help you develop a consistent creative practice. http://www.DailyCreativeHabit.com  

Today's guest lives in a world where creativity knows no bounds. She is on a mission to unleash untapped creativity, helping teams reach new heights of collaboration and problem-solving. With over two decades of experience, her expertise spans various sectors, from education to private enterprise. Her passion and energy are infectious, and her innovative approach has garnered acclaim and recognition worldwide. She's a Certified Speaking Professional, an international designation earned by only about 17 percent of the National Speakers Association membership. As a speaker and trainer, she shares her expertise in innovation, teams, and virtual facilitation. She works with companies that want to be more innovative, such as the Mayo Clinic, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the University of Wisconsin.  She hosts The Deliberate Creative™ podcast and is the designer of Climer Cards, a creativity and teambuilding tool used in over 45 countries (and at my virtual book launch party earlier this year, which she hosted).  Please join me in welcoming Amy Climer, CSP!  Amy Climer takes us on a journey shaping the way teams innovate and collaborate, from her early experiences to her pioneering Climer Cards and virtual facilitation strategies. In this episode, we discuss:

In this episode, host Sherry Bagley, sits down with Dr. Amy Climer, founder and CEO of Climer Consulting, and Mo Kappes, Assistant Director of Experiential Education at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The three talk about the AEE International Conference and what keeps them coming back year after year, what to look forward to at this year's conference, challenges they're facing in experiential education, and what they have learned from each other.

Today's guest wants to inspire exceptional leaders and change the world for good. He's an executive coach, coaching supervisor, professional speaker, and author who inspires leaders through the neuroscience of human interaction in the workplace.  With 30 years of professional experience in HR, executive coaching, and leadership development, he has held leadership positions at Commonwealth Aluminum, Commonwealth Industries, CLARCOR Air Filtration Products, Humana, and CoachSource. He is a frequent speaker at business, coaching, and human resource conferences across the US. On a personal note, I have the privilege of spending time with him at the National Speakers Association conference each year, where we cohost the NSA Rainbow Speakers community group. Please join me in welcoming Jeff Nally.  Jeff Nally shares his fascinating journey from leaving his corporate job to becoming a successful consultant, coach, and speaker. His story is inspiring and filled with valuable insights, from redirecting his networks to exploring new opportunities.  In today's episode, we discuss:

The podcast by project managers for project managers. When it comes to problem solving or innovation, the goal is to generate ideas, make those ideas better, and then implement them to work better together.  Dr. Teresa Lawrence talks about understanding cognitive diversity, managing our thinking preferences to the stages of the creative problem-solving process, and how our preferences influence project team interactions. Table of Contents 01:50 … FourSight Thinking Profile03:43 … Teresa's Start in Cognitive Diversity06:45 … What is Cognitive Diversity?09:44 … Learning Thinking Tools11:13 … 15 Individual Thinking Preferences12:46 … Creating a Healthy Diversity15:40 … Keeping Everyone Engaged18:21 … Bill and Wendy's Team Profile20:43 … Holding Ourselves Accountable22:50 … Communicating Thinking Preferences to Your Team27:35 … William's Story30:44 … Find out More32:31 … Closing TERESA LAWRENCE: The more that we know our preferences, the better teams we make.  And again, just to underscore this notion of this unconscious bias that we have.  It doesn't matter that I like you or not like you.  When it comes to problem-solving, I'm probably going to find myself moving toward the people who solve it the similar way.  And isn't that great?  And isn't that dangerous? WENDY GROUNDS:  Welcome to Manage This, the podcast by project managers for project managers.  I'm Wendy Grounds, and in the studio with me are Bill Yates and Danny Brewer. Today we're talking to Dr. Teresa Lawrence.  She is recognized as a subject matter expert on the integration of creative problem-solving into project management. Since 2017 over 80,000 people have participated in her trainings, workshops, keynote facilitated sessions. She is a master facilitator of FourSight, the industry leading assessment that shows people their team preferences towards problem-solving and innovation. And she's going to describe what FourSight is and go into a little more detail in our conversation. And we're very excited to have her with us today. She's also the president and owner of International Deliverables.  BILL YATES:  Yeah, Teresa is going to be a great guest.  She's going to take some of the elements that we talked about back on Episode 170 with Amy Climer, and she's going to go further with it.  With Amy we talked about the creative problem-solving process, and there are four stages that we'll refer to in the podcast:  clarify, ideate, develop, and implement.  Well, what Teresa's going to say is, hey, we all have a preference for one of those four stages, or maybe a couple.  And our preferences can influence how we interact with a team.  So she's going to dive into that and raise our awareness as project leaders so that we can be better with our teams. WENDY GROUNDS:  Hi, Teresa.  Welcome to Manage This.  We're grateful you're here with us today. TERESA LAWRENCE:  Thank you.  It's a privilege, and it's great fun to be with you this morning.  Thank you for having me. FourSight Thinking Profile WENDY GROUNDS:  Teresa, could you tell us what is the FourSight Thinking Profile, and just a little bit about the science behind it. TERESA LAWRENCE:  So the FourSight assessment, typically known as FourSight, is a research-based assessment authored by Gerard Puccio, who is the department chair in what was formerly known as the International Center for Studies and Creativity, now recognized by title the Center for Applied Imagination, based on six years of research.  And so Gerard, masterful in the creative problem-solving process, said to himself, there are these stages of the creative problem-solving process.  Do people have a preference toward the stages?  And the answer is yes.  And so it has been validated by more than 20 academic journals.  It's a reliable instrument that measures our thinking preferences. It is an online assessment.  You can do it pen and paper, but it's just quicker to do it online.  39 questions takes about 10 minutes.

Innovation is what makes the world go around…And in this episode, we're covering techniques to help your team innovate on demand…Dr. Amy Climer, owner of Climer Consulting and Certified Speaking Professional, specializes in helping teams understand how to increase their creativity. She's here to break down the 3 factors teams need to be creative and share the tool she created that uses images to spark ideas.Amy will also cover: Why teams are the #1 source of innovation in a business The 4 stages of the creative problem-solving process How releasing assumptions unleashes creativity The power of metaphors  And more

Dr. Amy Climer teaches teams and organizations how to increase their creativity so they can maximize innovation. She works with forward-thinking organizations such as the Mayo Clinic, Stanford University, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Her clients describe her as approachable, inspiring, and transformative. She's the designer of Climer Cards, a TEDx speaker, and an emcee.   Amy talks about how we can define creativity, using Climer Cards to help direct your sales conversations, focusing on the prospect, and much more!

The podcast by project managers for project managers. The creative problem-solving process is far beyond simply generating ideas, and the project manager's role is critical in the process. Dr. Amy Climer shares how to increase creativity to maximize innovation. Hear how to facilitate the clarify/ideate/develop stages of the creative problem-solving process to a successful implementation. Table of Contents 02:43 … Meet Amy04:00 … “I'm Not Creative!”05:29 … Practice Creativity06:42 … Strengthen Problem Solving Skills07:46 … Solving the Right Problem11:30 … Be Willing to Change Your Mind12:26 … Facing Resistance15:59 … Osborn-Parnes Creative Problem Solving Process17:38 … Creative Problem Solving and The PM22:05 … Kevin and Kyle23:25 … Divergent and Convergent Thinking27:49 … Initiating Ideas28:48 … Suspend Judgement29:30 … Seek Wild Ideas30:09 … Going For Quality31:51 … Convergent Thinking33:06 … Be Deliberate33:53 … Be Affirmative34:31 … Consider Novelty35:01 … Common Mistakes Made in the Process37:51 … Associations and Climer Cards41:27 … Get in Touch with Amy43:42 … Closing AMY CLIMER: ...an important skill of being more creative is being willing to change your mind.  And if you get so fixated on like this is the solution and you ignore all the data that might be coming in, or you don't want to pay attention to this conversation, then you're not open to this possibility.  So being open-minded to different perspectives, different solutions is a huge piece of being able to be more creative. WENDY GROUNDS:  Hello, and welcome to Manage This, the podcast by project managers for project managers.  My name is Wendy Grounds, and in the studio with me is Bill Yates Just a quick thanks to our listeners who reach out to us and leave comments on our website or on social media.  We always love hearing from you.  We know you're also looking for opportunities to acquire PDUs, your Professional Development Units, towards recertifications.  And you can still claim PDUs for all our podcast episodes.  Listen up at the end of the show for information on how you can claim those PDUs. Our guest today is Dr. Amy Climer, and we're very excited to talk with her.  She teaches teams and organizations how to increase their creativity so they can maximize innovation.  She works with organizations such as the Mayo Clinic, Stanford University, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  She has a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change from Antioch University, and she's developed the Deliberate Creative Team Scale to help teams understand how to increase their creativity.  Amy lives in Asheville, North Carolina, and she's also the host of The Deliberate Creative Podcast, and we recommend you check that one out.  She shares practical device and strategies to help leaders build innovative teams. BILL YATES:  Wendy, we are so excited to have Dr. Climer on this episode because I think all project managers are looking for a process, a set of steps to go through problem solving.  A creative problem-solving process is what she's going to walk through with us.  Problems just occur.  They're going to happen probably every day on our project.  We'll have some really full risk register, and then one of those risks will occur, and we'll look at our plan, and we'll say, “Hey, we thought that was going to happen, and it happened.  We'll start following that plan.”  And then the plan fails.  And we're like, okay, all hands meeting.  The team has to get together.  We've got another problem to solve.  We need a process to go about that, and Amy's got great advice for us.  I'm excited about this. WENDY GROUNDS:  Hi, Amy.  Welcome to Manage This.  Thank you for joining us. AMY CLIMER:  Thank you.  I'm very excited about our conversation. Meet Amy WENDY GROUNDS:  I know.  We're looking forward to this.  This is a topic I've been wanting to talk about for some time.  So I'm glad we found you.  And I first want to find out how you got into this whole...

The podcast by project managers for project managers. The creative problem-solving process is far beyond simply generating ideas, and the project manager's role is critical in the process. Dr. Amy Climer shares how to increase creativity to maximize innovation. Hear how to facilitate the clarify/ideate/develop stages of the creative problem-solving process to a successful implementation. […] The post Episode 170 – Integrating Creative Problem Solving and Project Management appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.

When you talk about creativity, you instantly think of drawings, paintings, or any form of art materials. But creativity can be found anywhere. It is within you. It can be how you manage your workload, talk with your team or achieve your goal. That is why in this episode, we have Amy Climer who focuses on teaching teams and leaders to be creative and innovative. She uses different types of techniques and tools for better results in her teachings. Listen in as she talks to Elizabeth Bachman about being creative under pressure.

Dr. Amy explains how creativity and innovation can help guide teams to make better decisions for better outcomes. For Dr. Amy everything is about the team. The executive team, marketing team, customer service team or any functional team that strives to achieve results. Her model of Deliberate Creativity® connects purpose and trust to the creative process so that teams succeed at all levels. Join the conversation and hear how to overcome DEFAULT DECISIONS that affect our destiny and how to take control of all decisions to be more effective.LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amyclimer Website: climerconsulting.com

Have you lost your internet connection during a virtual presentation? Have your camera or microphone decide not to cooperate right before you were supposed to start a live session? Are you just dreading your first major tech mishap for a virtual presentation? This week, we invited Amy Climer, PhD, CSP, to the show to discuss some solutions for when technology inevitably goes wrong during your presentations and hear about a few crazy situations Amy was able to solve. Key Takeaways Know your technology and how it works together Be able to communicate with your host Who is Amy Climer, PhD, CSP Amy works with companies to help become more creative and innovative, and helps speakers lead virtual presentations that are more interesting (and not boring). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you come up with new ideas when you feel like you've exhausted all avenues? Meet Dr. Amy Climer - a speaker, trainer, and coach who teaches teams how to innovate on demand. Amy has a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change and developed the Deliberate Creative™ Team Scale to help teams understand how to increase their creativity. She hosts The Deliberate Creative™ podcast and she is the designer of Climer Cards, a creativity and teambuilding tool. This is an episode jam-packed with creative insights that you can action for success. Links/References Amy Climer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyclimer/ Climer Consulting: climerconsulting.com The Common Creative Podcast (Paul and Chris): https://creativecommons.org.au The Common Creative (Mailing List Subscriptions): http://eepurl.com/hgp0_jSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Developing team engagement for authentic creativity can be a challenge however with Dr.Amy Climer and her Climer cards, she proves affective ways to be more productive during one of the most hated time periods in any organization. Let's talk about it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

047 - Dr. Amy Climer joins us to talk about how to encourage creativity in your courses. We talk about why creativity is important in education and how we can integrate creativity into any course, even those with a heavy focus on content and memorization.  Show notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/blogs/podcast/episode-47-creativity-and-innovation-in-the-college-classroom-with-dr-amy-climer  

Michelle & Chris talk with Dr. Amy Climer about how to create meaningful experiences online. Amy has been delivering online experiences long before the rest of us were 'forced' into the virtual space. After receiving a flood of requests for help in the online space, Amy created a course, 'Leading Engaging Virtual Meetings' (including Trainings and Webinars) to help with the growing demand.  In this episode, we learn about the three keys to creating an engaging online experience, some tools to apply to online settings and ways to deliberately prepare and deliver purposeful programs.We hope you join us!Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERESubmit a comment or team building related question HEREMichelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.comSign Up for Michelle's weekly Newsletter HEREDr. Chris Cavert - OnTeamBuilding.com  &  FUNdoing.comSign Up for FUNdoing Fridays bi-Monthly Activity email HERE

In Part 2 of this three-part series about What's Working for Team Builders Online, Michelle specifically shares Five Tips for Delivering Virtual Keynotes or Playnotes and a few of her go-to activities. Chris also shares some of his successes online and his favorite activity that can be led with any size group at the same time - no breakout rooms required. Virtual team building programs work. Plan with outcomes in mine, remember the basics, know the software and keep participants active. In Part 3 we talk with Dr. Amy Climer about how she creates meaningful learning experiences and opportunities online. We hope you join us!Find the Show Notes with all the resource links HERESubmit a comment or team building related question HEREMichelle Cummings - Training-Wheels.comSign Up for Michelle's weekly Newsletter HEREDr. Chris Cavert - OnTeamBuilding.com  &  FUNdoing.comSign Up for FUNdoing Fridays bi-Monthly Activity email HERE

Dr. Amy Climer has been a team builder for over 24 years working with many different age groups. Currently, her post-doctorate focus has been helping teams be more creative - or be more, deliberatively creative. In this episode we find out about how she uses a Creative Problem Solving Process to program for her trainings and how many focused learnings she likes to provide in a day-long program. We also learn about one of her biggest challenges as an experiential trainer and what she does to mitigate some of that challenge. Amy also shares her favorite team building prop (not what I thought she was going to say), an activity using the prop and some of the reasons why her Climer (Image) Cards are a valuable processing tool. Climer ConsultingThe Deliberative Creative Podcast by Dr. ClimerTEDx Talk (on TED) The Power of Deliberate Creative TeamsWe hope you join us! Find all Show Notes and Episodes HEREThis podcast is another facet in a network of resources being developed in an ongoing effort to help team builders, all over the world, learn and grow:OnTeamBuilding Blog - Conversations about a variety of team building topicsAsk Michelle & Chris About Team Building - Podcast for Team BuildersFUNdoing - Activity Resources for Team Builders (Blog, Store, Trainings)FUNdoing Fridays - Bi-monthly email of activities (sign up form at this page)TeamBuilderPowerUps - A growing online school of resources for team buildersYoungTeamBuilders - The voices of new team builders

Amy talks with Phil about her advice to students when embarking on a career in experiential education, thoughts on the future of the industry and also a couple of tips and insights on Climer Cards. amy@climerconsulting.com

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What would it do for you or your team if you could be more creative? My bet is that more and better ideas would make you more productive and better at problem-solving. Amy Climer, PhD, joins me on this episode as we talk about the research-backed secrets to increasing creativity, innovation and collaboration. To get started, right now, talk to your team about implementing these seven norms of collaboration: 1 - Pause: Give yourself a second or two think about responding to a teammate. 2 - Paraphrase: Gain clarity with the speaker by helping them check for understanding AND spark ideas with others listening. 3 - Pose questions: Inquire into others' ideas BEFORE presenting your own. 4 - Put ideas on the table: A "tentative" way to offer the group something to consider. 5 - Provide data: Present both qualitative and quantitative data to the discussion to create shared meaning. 6 - Pay attention to self & others: Be conscious of how you and others are contributing to or detracting from the group's effectiveness. 7 - Presume positive intentions: Start from a "good" place with the actions and words of others to advance the team's progress.

Wow! It's episode 100! In this episode, Amy Climer interviews four long-time listeners who share what they learned from The Deliberate Creative Podcast. They talk about their own insights and changes they made in their lives based on listening to the show. Prepare to be inspired!  What You'll Learn How four listeners have applied the learnings from the podcast to their work and life Insights into Amy's recent creative block News about the future of The Deliberate Creative Podcast Resources Episodes about Creative Problem Solving: 003, 004, 005, 006, 007 Episode 8: FourSight Thinking Profile with Blair Miller Episode 20: How Your Mindset Explains Everything Episode 21: Identify Your Creative Blocks Episode 26: Is the Imposter Syndrome Decreasing Your Creativity? Episode 64: Five Steps for Presenting Ideas with Jack Hannibal Episode 70: How to Ask Questions with Chad Littlefield Episode 91: The Skills You Need To Be a Design Thinker with Dr. Dani Chesson Book: The War of Art by Stephen Pressfield

It's nearly impossible learn skills without failing some of the time. In this episode Dr. Amy Climer examines the connection between learning and failing. She shares some stories from her own life and how she was able to use failure, mistakes, and mess-ups to further her learning and her creativity. What You'll Learn How failure is inevitable in the learning and creative process The importance of transferable skills [powerpress] Resources How to Create a Podcast Review Amy's email: amy@climerconsulting.com Weekly Challenge What is one thing you're working on improving? What is one thing you can do to progress toward developing that skill? Next, reflect on how that went. How do you react when you succeed, when you fail, when things don't go quite as planned? Transcript Feel like reading instead of listening? The transcript will be available in a few days. Note: The links on this page may be affiliate links. That means I get a small commission of your sale, at no cost to you. However, I only share links to products that I or my guests believe in. Enjoy them! 

Today's guest Amy Climer hails from the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, she has been helping individuals and teams reach their creative capacity utilising experiential leadership and change programs since 1995.  She has designed the Climer Cards, a tool used to evoke metaphors and generate ideas and is the host of The Deliberate Creative, a podcast designed to help other lead innovation teams. Today Amy drew #20, 21, 10, 40 and 50 from the Cards of Cards for Uniqueness, Against the Ordinary.  To learn more about Amy visit: climerconsulting.com. If you want more info about the podcast, our work or are interested in being featured as a guest then email my team at support@uqpower.com.au and let them know you'd like your turn in the spotlight. Thanks for tuning in, until next time remember all you have to do is #startwithU

Inspired by guests Jeff Leisawitz (episode 89) and Dr. Dani Chesson (episode 91), Dr. Amy Climer shares the story of a big failure she experienced in 2006-2007. Most importantly, she talks about what she learned, what she would do differently, and how you can mitigate your risk on a project that might fail. What You'll Learn The story of Amy's failed art practice What Amy learned from being a professional artist Advice for starting a project that might fail [powerpress] Resources See Amy's art at: amyclimer.com The Deliberate Creative on C-suite Radio Leave a review on iTunes Transcript Feel like reading instead of listening? The transcript will be available in a few days. Note: The links on this page may be affiliate links. That means I get a small commission of your sale, at no cost to you. However, I only share links to products that I or my guests believe in. Enjoy them! 

CEO’s are perplexed by the lack of innovation and creativity in their organizations. According to the 2017 PwC CEO Survey, the issue of innovation is the number one priority on the minds of many CEO’s across the world today. In fact, 77% of CEO’s struggle to find the creativity and innovation skills that they believe they need in order to grow and transform their businesses. In this episode, Dr. Amy Climer identifies the potential pitfalls and roadblocks to innovation and offers ideas and steps that leaders can take to build a culture of creativity in their teams and organizations. Dr. Amy Climer is a teacher in the area of creativity and innovation as well as a trainer and coach supporting the development of teams. She holds a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change from Antioch University and is certified in Creative Problem Solving, Immunity to Change, and in the Foresight Thinking System. For all show notes, visit www.hrstudiopodcast.com/amy-climer

If you want to be creative, you have to be deliberate. Setting goals is an important part of being more creative. Many people claim they want to be creative, but don't actually do anything about it. In this episode, learn Dr. Amy Climer's process for how she sets and achieves her goals. Learn what didn't work for her and how she fixed that problem. What You'll Learn The importance of writing down your goals Barriers Amy faced in previous years and how she overcame them A process for making your goals more visual so you can remember and achieve them Resources The yearly, quarterly, and weekly goal setting posters Amy uses Episode 8: FourSight Thinking Profile with Blair Miller Bullet Journaling Weekly Challenge Download the goal setting posters. Spend some time writing down 3-5 yearly goals. Then, write down 3 goals for this quarter and for this week to help you meet those goals. What is one step you can take today to get started on those goals? Transcript Feel like reading instead of listening? The transcript will be available in a few days. Note: The links on this page may be affiliate links. That means I get a small commission of your sale, at no cost to you. However, I only share links to products that I or my guests believe in. Enjoy them! 

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At different points in the creative process we might come upon some anxiety related to creativity. In this episode, Amy Climer talks about three common factors which cause anxiety related to creativity and three tips so that you can move through the anxiety and start implementing your creative ideas. What You'll Learn Three common factors which cause anxiety related to creativity Three tips to help manage and ease anxiety related to creativity Weekly Challenge Reflect on the ways in which you might be feeding your own anxiety related to creativity and give one of these tips a try. The world needs you and your creative ideas! Transcript Feel like reading instead of listening? The transcript will be available in a few days.  Note: The links on this page may be affiliate links. That means I get a small commission of your sale, at no cost to you. However, I only share links to products that I or my guests believe in. Enjoy them! 

Adam and Jeannie interview creativity and innovation expert Amy Climer, Ph.D. to discover how to foster creativity in your team. Creativity is not just for “creatives” Creativity is a necessary trait for teams from the c-suite on out to customer service. Much of what we do in business requires creativity- from innovation to general problem-solving. But many of us don’t think of it this way! When we’re not prepared for the creative process in these situations, we get bad ideas, push-back from some team members, and the silent treatment from others. So, how can we put a process around creativity? Today’s guest, Amy Climer Ph.D., is here to help us develop a solid creative process for our teams, no matter what they do!  You’ll learn about creative techniques, tools, and ways to foster creativity in many kinds of environments. Amy outlines amazingly simple ways to create strong team dynamics, encourage honesty, build trust, and ultimately, create the best ideas possible. Learn to manage conflict, give your team purpose, measure your success, and more! Interview highlights What are the three elements teams need to be innovative and creative together, according to Amy’s Deliberate Creative Team model?  [3:30] Amy explores a few unusual examples of creative thinking in high-stakes situations. [7:30] What are the challenges and opportunities of a diverse creative team? [12:10] How can you measure your team’s creative power and more importantly, foster greater creativity in your culture? [14:00] What is the creative problem process, and how can you get started today? [19:00] About our guest Dr. Amy Climer teaches teams to be creative and innovative. She is a speaker, trainer, and coach in creativity, innovation, and team development. Through her company Climer Consulting she teaches research-based practices, tools, and techniques teams can use to innovate on demand. Amy has a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change from Antioch University and a Master’s degree in Outdoor Education from the University of New Hampshire. She is trained or certified in Creative Problem Solving, Immunity to Change, and the FourSight Thinking System. She developed the Deliberate Creative™ Teams Scale to help teams understand how to increase their creativity. Amy is the host of The Deliberate Creative™, a podcast and blog designed to teach others how to facilitate innovation in teams. In 2016, she won the Karl Rhonke Creativity Award from the Association for Experiential Education. Learn more about Amy and her work at climerconsulting.com. Connect with Amy Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Website Related Content 360Connext® post, 5 Silent Issues that Destroy Customer-Focused Innovation Customers That Stick® post, Innovation Is No Longer Optional Episode 266: Chip Bell, Innovating Service Episode 114: Ron Tite, Branding and Creativity Expert We’re on C-Suite Radio! Check it out for more great podcasts Sponsor message Give your team the customer service training they deserve Want to bring game-changing customer service training to your team? CTS Service Solutions offers a half-day in-person workshop designed to motivate and educate your customer-facing team members. Using energy, excitement, and interaction, our workshop helps frontline teams embrace a customer-centric outlook, then — using the principles from our book Be Your Customer’s Hero — gives them the skills and confidence they need to handle any service interaction. Don’t leave your frontline team hanging… Give them the training they deserve. Learn more at customerheroworkshop.com, that is customerheroworkshop.com.   Take care of yourself and take care of your customers.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we're flipping the script. Guest Will Wise is an expert at using questions to create connections. Today, he will be interviewing Amy Climer and demonstrating how to ask powerful questions. You'll learn how to ask better questions through an exciting live Q&A session. What You'll Learn How to ask more powerful questions and create deeper connections with others How to build trust in your team One simple thing your team can do to be more creative today. The vision that drives Amy's focus on creativity - you are a part of it! About Will Wise Will Wise has over two decades of experience custom building leadership programs for corporate and nonprofit groups. He has earned a reputation as one who can transform groups and people into their best selves. Tens of thousands of people have been empowered with positive communication skills after spending some time with Will and We!™ Most recently, Will has also added author to his list of accomplishments with the release of his new book, Asking Powerful Questions. Will lives in State College, PA with his amazing wife, Heather, and their three children. Resources Will Wise's website Will's new book, Ask Powerful Questions Link to free ebook (through Oct 21, 2017) and other free resources (after Oct 21) Episode with Chad Littlefield about How to Ask Questions  The Artist's Way Episodes 03 through 08: The Creative Problem Solving process Weekly Challenge Be aware of what you are curious about and ask questions about it. Ask questions beginning with a "how" or a  "what", not a "why." Take the risk and then listen to see what shows up. Transcript Feel like reading instead of listening? The transcript will be available in a few days. Note: The links on this page may be affiliate links. That means I get a small commission of your sale, at no cost to you. However, I only share links to products that I or my guests believe in. Enjoy them! 

Creativity is about the survival of ideas, pushing and pulling them out of us, giving them shape, and nurturing them into the world. It rarely happens alone. More often teams and groups are critical to creative ideas reaching adulthood. Yet, teams are complex. They can be the greatest champions for an idea or instantly kill it. In this episode, Amy Climer talks about the 3 elements of collaborative creativity that teams need to help ideas survive and thrive. What You'll Learn The three elements of collaboratively creative teams. What happens when ideas are shot down too early Resources Episodes about Creative Problem Solving: 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008 Episode 52 with Darcy Luoma: How Multi-tasking Decreases Productivity Book: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Weekly Challenge Think about a team you are a member of. How do they rank in the three elements of collaborative creativity? Where are the weaknesses and strengths? What does the team need to learn in order to be more creative together?

In this episode, things are flipped. Podcast host Amy Climer is interviewed by Meg Bolger and Sam Killermann from Facilitating XYZ. Amy talks about how she learned to facilitate and explores facilitating creativity in teams. This is a replay from an episode on Facilitating XYZ, first aired on May 16, 2017. What You'll Learn The difference between a presentation, a training, and a facilitation How to get more ideas and engagement from workshop participants How to address "idea fatigue" and the value of getting bored The Creative Problem Solving process and how it works with teams Resources Facilitating XYZ Climer Cards The Creative Problem Solving Institute Amy's Top 6 Creativity Books Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action Book: Experience and Education by John Dewey Book: The Processing Pinnacle by Steven Simpson Matt Church Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team – Patrick Lencioni Book: Open To Outcome: A Practical Guide For Facilitating & Teaching Experiential Reflection Book: The Artist's Way – Julia Cameron The complete video with closed-caption and show index is available on YouTube

Immunity to Change is a powerful tool to help us figure out what is preventing us from making the change we want in our lives, whether it is being more creative, exercising more, or finishing a project. Something is creating the "immunity" that is stopping the change. In this episode, Immunity to Change facilitators Amy Climer and Jen Wilson explain how Immunity to Change works and how to use it. You will walk through creating your own map to lead you to understanding yourself and hear an example of how to use the process. The process helps individuals, teams, and organizations make the changes they want to make. What You'll Learn How to use the Immunity to Change process to facilitate change in your own life. Big assumptions you might be making and how to test them How to use the Immunity to Change map to uncover what has been preventing you from changing. About Jen Wilson Jennifer Wilson is a consultant, facilitator and coach. She founded her company, New Leaf Coaching and Consulting LLC, in 2006 with a mission to help people in progressive, mission-driven organizations work well together so they can do amazing work in the world. She has consulted across the U.S. and beyond in diverse settings, from wilderness backcountry to NYC boardrooms, with organizations such as Sierra Club, NRDC, Open Society Foundation, REI, Esperanza Unida, and Wisconsin Public Radio. Jennifer co-founded two urban high schools dedicated to serving marginalized youth. Jennifer is skilled at deeply listening and synthesizing what she hears into workable ideas that reflect the input of all constituents. Her facilitation style surfaces innovative ideas that challenge current conditions to re-energize organizational culture and the way teams function. Jennifer allows people the space to boldly innovate and stretch, creating opportunities for real change to happen. She helps leaders sustain their resiliency by bringing emotional intelligence and mindfulness practice into the work.   Jennifer's has an MA in Counseling and Educational Psychology from the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis and is trained in coaching, transformational consulting, experiential learning, and outdoor education. She studied Immunity to Change with Dr. Keegan and Dr. Lahey at Harvard University. Outside of work, you can find her wandering around mountains and wilderness with her favorite trail partner (her husband), paddling local waterways, or lost in a really good book. The Weekly Challenge Download the free Immunity to Change Map here. Then, listen to the episode for directions, pausing where needed to complete the map/worksheet. Then, test out one of your Big Assumptions this week. Share your results and impressions in the comments below. Resources Jen Wilson's website Book: Immunity to Change by Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey   Note: The links on this page may be affiliate links. That means I get a small commission of your sale, at no cost to you. However, I only share links to products that I or my guests believe in. Enjoy! 

Parents want the best for their kids. They give their kids advice to help them grow into healthy, happy, and successful adults. However, the best-intentioned career advice might be decreasing the creativity in your kids and that might be causing a number of other problems. In this episode Amy Climer talks about how you can make a living doing anything and why saying Yes to your kids' career ideas might be the best way to help them live healthy, happy, and successful lives. What You'll Learn How your best intentions as parents might be decreasing your kids creativity How the career advice you give your kids might impact their creativity The Weekly Challenge When you hear a child talk about what they want to be when they grow up, say yes. Say yes even if you don't know how they can do it. There are so many options today and by limiting the career options of kids we decrease their creativity and teach them that there are only certain professions that are worthwhile. Say Yes!

In this episode Amy Climer examines the research on how to build creative teams and provides six actions leaders can take to enhance their team's creative output. What You'll Learn Two myths about creativity that are common in teams and business Six ways leaders can build creativity in any team Three ways to build trust amongst your team The Weekly Challenge Which of the six actions can you begin this week with your team? Talk with you team to see which areas they feel are most important. Make one step towards helping your team become more creative.

In this episode you will learn tools to use for stage four of the Creative Problem Solving process - Implement. What You'll Learn How to create a comprehensive action plan The importance of identifying Assisters and Resistors The power of the Jump Start Action Resources and Links: Download the entire CPS workbook (includes worksheets for Episodes 004-007) The Progress Principle by Teresa Amabile & Steven Kramer Write a Review and Win! Enter the Podcast Review Contest! Write a review by July 12, 2015 and you'll be entered to win a free deck of Climer Cards or a series of three creativity coaching sessions with Amy Climer. Details here. The Weekly Challenge Your challenge for the week is to design your action plan and do one thing toward reaching your action plan.  Share in the comments one step you did towards your plan!