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WHO AM I2Thursday, April 23, 15

It’s All a Matter of Perspective: Using Play to Help Solve Problems

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HELLO WORLD!

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WHAT IS PLAY?5Thursday, April 23, 15

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“Play is a state of mind where we feel challenged, focused, creative and alive.”

-Jessica Walsh

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CREATIVITY TEST

Creative Genius

Adults = 2%

Kids ages 8 to 10 = 32 %

Kids ages 3 to 5 = 98 %

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PLAY AT HOME

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MY INSPIRATION

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PLAY AT WORK

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GET HEALTHY18Thursday, April 23, 15

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PLAY ALLOWS YOU TO...

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REFRAME PROBLEMS

5 + 5 = ?? + ? = 10

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CHANGE PERSPECTIVE21Thursday, April 23, 15

COMBINE IDEAS22Thursday, April 23, 15

CHALLENGE ASSUMPTIONS23Thursday, April 23, 15

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LET’S PLAY

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What if? What else?

DESIGN TIME

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CRISIS AND OBJECT

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BUILD A PRODUCT

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CTRLSHIFT.biz

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PLAY31Thursday, April 23, 15

THANKS!

JESSIE SHTERNSHUS@theimproveffect

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