Creative Education Foundation

Accepting applications! Ruth B. Noller was widely known for cultivating the scientific understanding for #creative thinking, and is most famous for developing the #creativity formula C?a (KIE). The Creative Education Foundation's Ruth B. Noller Research Grant honors Ruth's pioneering work, and fosters emerging, paradigm-shifting #research with high potential for impact in the field of creativity, creative education studies, and creative thinking by recognizing an individual or team engaged in such research. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4eN7Uq7f #creativity #research

Better Together: Bring Your Team to FLCC! Unlock your team’s full potential at the Florida Creativity Conference. Register a group of 4 or more and save 40% on registration! FLCC is your opportunity to dive deep into creativity and collaboration. Learn how to brainstorm effectively, run more meaningful meetings, and improve how your team works together. Whether you’re tackling big challenges or dreaming up new innovations, FLCC will equip your team with tools to succeed. Don’t miss this chance to invest in your team's growth while saving big! Join us March 13-15, 2025. Register now: FLCreativity.com #Teamwork #CreativeCollaboration #FLCC2025

This #creativity tip from Mark Graham, Managing Partner at New Food Studio: "Food builds relationships. Whether that is eating a meal together or preparing a meal together, the sharing of food builds common ground for communication and mutual understanding." Something to keep in mind as we get ready for those sometimes-awkward family holiday gatherings.

As I reflect on the incredible journey we've shared over the past ten years at the Creative Education Foundation (CEF), I am overwhelmed with gratitude, pride, and a profound sense of purpose. Together, we’ve embarked on a transformative journey — one fueled by creativity, collaboration, and a shared belief in the power of possibility. Thank you for being part of this extraordinary story. These ten years have been life-changing for me, not only professionally but personally. This work has shaped me into a better leader, friend, wife, sister, daughter, and auntie. As I look back on all we’ve accomplished—building sound governance and management procedures, launching new programs, forging meaningful partnerships, and securing innovative revenue streams—I feel immense pride. But I also feel a deep sense of anticipation. We are far from finished. In fact, I believe our most important work lies ahead, and I couldn’t be more excited to take on these challenges with all of you. Whenever I meet with members of our community, I ask, “What is our next creativity frontier?” Just this week, I had inspiring conversations with Tim Hurson, Najja Bouldin, Alex Zorychta, Donnalyn Roxey, and Ryan Hammer. These conversations sparked deep curiosity about new opportunities to collaborate—collaborations that will not only strengthen communities but also expand access to creativity skills and support our growth as individuals and organizations. We live in a world that yearns for more common ground, deeper understanding, and deliberate creativity. At CEF, we know we can meet this moment. We have transformational programming, a remarkable community, and most importantly, we have you. Together, we can play an even bigger role in creating a more connected, compassionate, and creative world. I often describe Creative Problem Solving (CPS) as a practice that "helps us act right." It fosters self-reflection, empathy, and a mindset that embraces ambiguity with courage and grace. CPS reintroduces us to curiosity — a state of grace that opens the door to growth, learning, and transformation. In a world filled with challenges, CPS doesn’t just offer hope — it ignites meaningful action that leads to lasting results. To celebrate my 10th anniversary and set the stage for this next chapter, I am launching the Beth Miller 10K for 10 Years Fundraising Drive. This initiative will support our work and ensure we have the resources to embrace the opportunities ahead. I humbly invite you to join me in this effort. Your secure, tax-deductible donation can be made by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3vWTpze Thank you for your unwavering creativity. Thank you for your support. Let’s embrace this new adventure together and continue to change the world — one creative idea at a time. With gratitude and hope, Beth Miller

We’re thrilled to have kicked off the Creative Leadership Fellowship. Sponsored by Travelers, the fellowship is designed for entrepreneurs and business owners who have a commitment to the Hartford community. CEF’s Najja Bouldin and Beth Miller led the in-person workshop at the Trinity College-Hartford Innovation Center, where fellows took a deep-dive on the Creative Problem Solving Process and explored applications to their business challenges. Fellows will have on-going virtual and asynchronous training support in the form of workshops, office hours, and training videos. At the conclusion of the program, Fellows will execute an implementation plan for a particular business challenge or opportunity they face. #entrepreneurship #innovation #CPS #Hartford

Boost well-being and productivity with deliberate creativity! ?? Learn how creativity skills can enhance resilience and drive success at both personal and organizational levels. CEF provides tailored professional development to help your team become more collaborative, innovative, and effective. Ready to elevate your team’s potential? Discover more: https://lnkd.in/g4aDUCP5 #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeamBuilding #Innovation #Creativity #Wellbeing #Resilience #EmployeeEngagement #CreativeEducationFoundation

?? The Power of Innovation: Revolution & Renaissance ?? Join the Florida Creativity Conference on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 3:00-5:00 pm at The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, FL, for an exclusive, hands-on gallery experience with Dr. Kim Macuare inspired by Dalí’s journey of artistic reinvention. Dive deep into the creative process as we explore how Dalí’s innovative approach can help ignite our own creative powers, inspiring new ways to achieve meaningful results in our work and lives. $100 per person – Only 15 spots available! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the art of innovation firsthand. Details on this experience: https://lnkd.in/eaJFBf8j #PowerOfInnovation #DaliMuseum #CreativeReinvention #ArtOfInnovation #ExclusiveEvent #FLCC #CEF

We live in a world that needs more common ground, more understanding, and more deliberate #creativity. At the Creative Education Foundation, we believe we can play an important and bigger role in making the world a better place. That is our "I wish..." statement. My shorthand for Creative Problem Solving when describing it is that it "helps us act right." I know that it fosters self-reflection and compassion for others, and that it is transformational in the way it provides us the tools and skills and mindset to navigate ambiguity. I know that deliberate creativity reintroduces us to curiosity, which is at its core a state of grace and in that state we can learn and grow. With the many challenges that surround us, Creative Problem Solving unlocks not only hope, but action with lasting results. We look forward to continuing to foster impactful change with our creativity community. Beth Miller, Executive Director

Looking to spark fresh ideas and boost team creativity? ?? With Creative Education Foundation’s CPS Training, you can learn to harness deliberate creativity! Whether you need a quick 90-minute workshop or a multi-day experience, CEF offers customized professional development to make your team more collaborative, productive, and innovative. Ready to unlock your team's potential? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTaQcQv7 #CreativeThinking #Innovation #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPStraining

Peter Drucker, a business leader, famously said that asking the wrong question is more dangerous than getting the wrong answer. In our next Unexpected Connections, we’ll discuss the value of questions, when they can make a difference, how to craft them, and to what end. Join us on Wednesday, November 13 to share best practices and question prompts! This highly interactive event is free and open to anyone. Unexpected Connections is a virtual space to enjoy connections, conversation, community, and insights. This is not a webinar - it's a space where the participants are at the core of the content! Everyone is welcome - just register to save your spot: https://bit.ly/48odU6S