The surprising secret of workplace creativity

Has hybrid working been a disaster? Should we stop pretending and get back to the office? That is the claim of In-Person, a new book by Natalia Emanuel and Emma Harrington.I read the book with interest. Despite entering with an open mind, I wasn't wholly convinced by the evidence ...  Show more

A few people have asked me to do episodes on office politics and office interactions - one angle I wanted to look at that was through the lens of professional services firms. Laura Empson is a Professor at Bayes Business school having previously worked in professional services he ...  Show more

Group brainstorming is usually where creativity goes to die. But at The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, they have it down to a science. Adam takes us behind the scenes in the writers’ room to show how creative collaboration really works, and reveals what inspires people to share the ...  Show more

Sometimes the best way to spark creativity is to connect with your coworkers. You’ll gain new inspiration and recharge your creative batteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Forget the hammocks and ping-pong tables. Creativity takes work. Managers at Google, Lego and a pair of AI startups share advice on breaking through.To listen to the full series, subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. https://subscribenow.economist.com/podcasts-plusIf you’re already a ...  Show more