Art is a creative expression that stimulates the senses or imagination according to Felicity Hampel. Picasso believed that every child is an artist but growing up can stop that creativity. Aristotle defined art as anything requiring a maker and not being able to create itself.
The document discusses netiquette, which are manners for communicating online. Some key netiquette rules include being respectful, not bullying others, avoiding bad language, not spreading rumors or lies, controlling "flame wars," and following general rules like staying on topic in blog comments. The document emphasizes that online communications can still hurt people's feelings and should be treated with respect, just like in-person interactions.
The document discusses techniques for creativity. It defines creativity as looking at things from a different point of view. Some common creative techniques are analogical thinking and asking questions like "what if" to help find new ideas and solve problems. It then lists eight specific questioning techniques. The document also discusses advantages to implementing creativity techniques like innovation, improved operations, and increased customer satisfaction and profits. Finally, it covers some specific creative problem-solving techniques like brainstorming, attribute listing, and morphological synthesis.
The document discusses positive thinking versus negative thinking. It is presented by the "Go-Getter" team of Rasheed, Nazeemudeen, and Asrar. Positive thinking focuses on the bright side and expects positive outcomes, while negative thinking brings unhappy moods and failure. Tips for positive thinking include using positive words, visualizing success, associating with positive people, and engaging in physical activity. The benefits of positive thinking are achieving goals faster, greater happiness, energy, and inner strength. The presentation concludes with a brief mention of Nick Vujicic, who was born without limbs but lives positively.
Decision making involves choosing between alternatives and reaching a judgment or opinion. It is a cognitive process that includes considering options and making a choice. The decision making process involves defining the problem, analyzing it, generating possible solutions, analyzing the solutions, selecting the best option, and planning the next steps. Problem solving is related and involves working through the details of an issue to find a resolution. It follows a similar process of identifying issues, understanding interests, listing options, evaluating options, selecting an option, documenting agreements, and planning for contingencies. The key elements of decision making include understanding who is affected by the problem, setting the agenda, considering rationales, determining the scope and seriousness, using technical aids, implementing the outcome.
This document provides motivational messages and advice. It contains the following key points in 3 sentences: Do not compare yourself to others as it will only insult you. Life presents problems but also solutions, so accept difficulties as they lead to success. While the past cannot change, one can always start now and work towards a better future.
This document discusses empathy, including its definition as understanding another person's state of mind or emotions. It outlines the differences between pity, sympathy, emotional contagion, empathy, and apathy. Guidelines are provided for becoming an empathetic listener, such as being attentive, reflecting back what the speaker says and feels, and avoiding interrupting or giving advice. The benefits of empathetic listening include building trust and respect and creating a safe environment for problem solving.