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A nice collection of creative processes from creative people in a myriad of creative industries.

The Directors Bureau is an award-winning production company that specializes in commercials and music videos. Founded in 1996 by Roman Coppola and Mike Mills, TDB's principle mission was to provide directors with a supportive platform from which to explore, invent, realize and promote their creative endeavors - including projects outside the traditional scope of commercial/music video production. As a result of this unconventional vision, The Directors Bureau has distinguished itself by bringing together an illustrious roster of artists from various disciplines who work with equal fluency between the commercial/music video worlds, and the fields of feature film, photography, graphic design, animation, fine art and fashion. For their creative achievements, TDB and its directors have been honored with countless awards including Clios, MTV VMAs, Cannes Lions, D&ADs and AICP Honors. In 2007, The Directors Bureau expanded to open TDB: Special Projects, a division that brings together the company's filmmakers, writers, technicians and designers to provide creative consultation and problem-solving for its diverse clientele. Helmed by Roman Coppola, TDB:SP has imagined, invented, designed and produced products, projects and events for Yohji Yamamoto, Toyota, and The United States Department of Education, among many others.

These speakers from TED assess the prevailing model of education reform by answering the critical question: How do we create educational environments that maximize how students harness their creative and problem-solving potential?  Relevant areas of interest, study and coursework include: Education Policy, Curriculum Development, Assessment, Pedagogy, Career and Technical Education, Project-Based Learning, Whole Child Education, 21st Century Skills, and Multiple Intelligences.

"Teaching's primary purpose should be to ensure that every student graduates ready to tinker, create, and take initiative."

Creative Method, 1 hour version in 4 parts

drain the initiative

We'd set the alarm a few minutes early and lie awake in bed, following our thoughts where they lead (with a pen and paper nearby to jot down any evanescent inspirations). We'd stand a little longer under the warm water of the shower, dismissing task-oriented thoughts ("What will I say at that 9 a.m. meeting?") in favor of a few more minutes of mental dilation. We'd take some deep breaths during our commute instead of succumbing to road rage. And once in the office - after we get that cup of coffee - we'd direct our computer browser not to the news of the day but to the funniest videos the Web has to offer.

I think we should try this at our next creativity meeting.

This guy is a professional speaker and author. His ideas are cool.

Make better Brainstorming sessions 1. Make sure the group understands the importance of the session. 2. Add a synchronous meeting tool.  3. Keep the intervals short.