Last week I attended the Creativity World Forum (CWF) in Oklahoma,
where I spoke about Creativity at Work. Every time I mentioned I was
going to Oklahoma, people scoffed. Why would the CWF take place in
Oklahoma? Why not NYC or LA?
Oklahoma was selected as host because it is part of the District of Creativity Network, which unites 12 regions of the world to exchange ideas for business, culture and education, among other areas. It is the only city in North America to have a Creative City designation within the network.
The CWF brought together leaders from business, government, non-profit, culture and education to develop an intentional strategy to create an environment where creativity may flourish. It was organized by Creative Oklahoma, a non-profit group with a mission to establish Oklahoma, as a world-renowned center of creativity + innovation in commerce, culture and education. I wasn’t in the city long enough to do any sightseeing, but I did learn that Oklahoma is home to many famous people in arts, entertainment, business, sports, and government, and that more astronauts come from Oklahoma than any other state.
To read the full, original article click on this link: Notes from The 2010 Creativity World Forum, Oklahoma
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