As the economy turns once again in a positive way -- and it will -- creative thinking, creative products, creative services and creativity in all a community does will make our communities unique in the world.
We can also learn from fields in which creativity is king, such as creative services and design firms.
Creativity, action, service (CAS).
The extended essay was introduced in 1978, but creativity, action, service (CAS), although mentioned in guides beforehand, was not specifically identified in the guide until 1989.
Because we've grown up here, we've learned to appreciate the larger focus there is here on creativity and service.
Consequently, despite our best intentions, we wind up devoting too little time and energy towards cultivating the kinds of skills and attributes we like to claim education is all about, such as critical thinking, integrity, curiosity, tolerance, creativity, and service.
Keep up to date with your CAS (Creativity, Action, Service).
Certainly, pioneers need the creativity to rethink services or approaches, for example, by considering how to redesign provision around users' multiple needs and how to make access to services easier and quicker, or by approaching problems in new ways.
It is not clear yet what Lee will produce at Groupon, but the idea of putting some of his creativity around monetizing services and adding more "gaming" elements into Groupon's offerings does make you look forward to seeing what lies ahead.
