Cities whose cultures support creative people are those most likely to succeed in our evolving economy.
Creativity is at a premium in cities today. Historian Peter Hall, Economic Development Professor Richard Florida, Business Strategist Gary Hamel, Journalist Bill Bishop and many others agree that cities whose cultures support creative people are those most likely to succeed in our evolving economy.Wellington, New Zealand officials Gary Poole and Victoria Wicks-Brown are traveling the U.S. seeking the secret to what makes cities appeal to creatives. Jeff Mauzy and Richard Harriman, both managers at Synectics, help people and organizations develop their creative potential. They are co-authors of "Creativity, Inc.," a new book from Harvard Business Press. Listen live on the Web Sundays at noon. In Memphis and the Mid-South, tune into 91.1, WKNO FM, at 9 a.m. Sundays or on 88.9, WKNA FM, Saturdays at 8 a.m. and Sundays at noon.
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