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Tuesday, March 11
 

3:00pm EDT

Curated Event: The Power of Innovation: Revolution & Renaissance
Tuesday March 11, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
The Dalí Museum One Dali Blvd. St Petersburg, FL 33701
To remain successful, innovative organizations have to engage in a constant process of development—reinventing processes, products and services. In this gallery experience, follow Dali’s journey of artistic reinvention and learn how his experiences relate to the creative process and provide a template for reinvention activity. Discover how Dali’s works, processes and ideas can help us ignite our own creative powers and experience the power of doing things differently to achieve new and better results.

This special event is limited to 15 people and is a separate event cost.  
Speakers
avatar for Kim Macuare, Ph.D

Kim Macuare, Ph.D

Director of Education and Co-Director of Innovation Labs, The Dali Museum
In her role as the lead program designer and facilitator for the Innovation Labs, Kim has helped many organizations—from non-profits to government entities to Fortune 100 companies—build their innovation capacities by developing creativity-focused mindsets and problem-solving... Read More →
Tuesday March 11, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
The Dalí Museum One Dali Blvd. St Petersburg, FL 33701
  Special Curated Event
 
Wednesday, March 12
 

1:00pm EDT

Pre-Conference Workshop: Polarity and the Attention Paradox (How to get better at anything)
Wednesday March 12, 2025 1:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Explore the paradox of two core states of being: the Experiencing Self, which loves to dive into the moment, and the Observing Self, which steps back to reflect on those moments. We’ll examine how these two states form The Attention Paradox and how you can use Polarity Thinking to manage their push and pull. Get hands-on with tools like polarity mapping, interactive exercises, and real-world examples. Learn how this paradox shows up in your life and work. Build on the pioneering insights of Ruth Noller, Daniel Kahneman, and David Kolb to examine the upsides and downsides of each state, learn the early warning signs of over-focusing on either one, and build practical strategies to stay in tune. Whether you want to enrich your personal growth, creative projects, or professional life, you’ll leave with a new approach to get the most out of your two paradoxical states of attention.

Learning Objectives:
  • Apply the concept of the Attention Paradox and the interdependency between Experiencing and Observing.
  • Recognize early warning signs of over-focusing on your experiencing self and your observing self to help you manage the Attention Paradox.
  • Apply Polarity Thinking to manage the upsides and downsides of these paradoxical states in personal and professional scenarios.
Speakers
avatar for Liz Monroe-Cook

Liz Monroe-Cook

Owner, Monroe-Cook & Associates
CEF board past chair Liz Monroe-Cook has been attending and leading at CPSI since 1991. She is a consulting psychologist who began her work as a clinician but transferred to organizational applications through a qualitative research position at D’Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles. She... Read More →
avatar for Tim Hurson

Tim Hurson

Consultant and Facilitator
In third grade, Tim spread pasted sheets of paper, sticky-side up, on his classroom floor. He was thrilled with the results. Not much has changed, though he now focuses on more productive activities as an innovation consultant and facilitator for businesses and social purpose start-ups... Read More →
Wednesday March 12, 2025 1:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
  Pre-Conference Workshop

2:30pm EDT

Break
Wednesday March 12, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Second Floor Balcony Area
Have a quick snack and grab a water before rejoining the Pre-Conference Workshop.
Wednesday March 12, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Second Floor Balcony Area
  Meals + Breaks
 
Thursday, March 13
 

8:00am EDT

Registration Check-In
Thursday March 13, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Lobby
Check in for the conference with Jamie and Rosie and receive your conference bag and name tag.  Then head over to the name tag table to customize your conference name tag.  
Thursday March 13, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Lobby

8:00am EDT

Breakfast
Thursday March 13, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Brickman Cafe
Join us in the Brickman Café for a light breakfast and coffee before the workshops begin.
Thursday March 13, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Brickman Cafe
  Meals + Breaks

9:00am EDT

Conference Opening Plenary
Thursday March 13, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Auditorium
Kick the conference off right and AWAKEN your options for the 2025 Florida Creativity Conference!
Thursday March 13, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Auditorium
  Plenary Sessions + Activities

10:00am EDT

Creative Ways of Dealing With Difficult People...and Looking Forward To It! The Positive Messages These People Bring to Our Lives
Thursday March 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
If you are a member of a committee, head of a business or organization or simply a person who has difficult people in your life, like a colleague, friend, family member, who are e.g. angry, controlling, demanding, this course is for you. You'll experience creative ways of dealing with difficult people so you make peace not war. Bring your difficult people scenarios and we’ll generate, thru role playing, many powerful and practical approaches to solving these frustrating situations and you'll leave with a time-tested handout of tools and techniques, in a session that will be filled with humor and poignant moments.

Key Takeaways:
  • Identify the underlying reasons why people become frustrated, upset, angry, entitled or controlling. 
  • Learn specific techniques and phrases to defuse an angry person and calm their behavior.
  • Make life easier and more enjoyable by not allowing difficult people to steal your joy — no matter what!
Speakers
avatar for Steve Shama

Steve Shama

Retired, JoyWorks
Steve is a retired physician and a proud 25 year member of the CPSI and the creativity community, giving  many sessions at CPSI and Mindcamp. He's a full time professional speaker,  engaging audiences on topics dear to his heart…endearing communications, empathic connections between... Read More →
Thursday March 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
  Breakout Workshops

10:00am EDT

Living Your Core Values
Thursday March 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Values are qualities or characteristics that describe who we are and who we want to be - as facilitators, educators, leaders, and people. When we understand our values and act on them, we are more likely to make a positive impact on ourselves, others, and the world around us. In this session, you’ll engage in hands-on exercises, reflection, and discussion to identify your core values and discover creative ways to take action on them, giving you a new tool to show up as your authentic self in your work and your life in general.

Participants will:
• Identify your core values
• Discover ways to act on your values
• Plan which values you’ll prioritize and how
Speakers
avatar for Abby Keenan

Abby Keenan

Mental Performance Coach, Intrepid Performance Consulting, LLC
Abby Keenan is an entrepreneur and mental performance coach with a passion for supporting student-athletes through their performance struggles and stressors. She blends her experiences as a facilitator, former competitive swimmer, mentor, and sport psychology professional to teach... Read More →
Thursday March 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
  Breakout Workshops

10:00am EDT

Play Your Way To Success
Thursday March 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Participants will use LEGO bricks to build 3D models. They are asked to 'build' based on a question they are asked (Build a model where you feel your creativity shines) 2) They share their model (This provides them with story telling confidence and allows others to get to know them - find commonalities/differences) 3) Reflect - participants reflect on the experience, their learnings etc. Depending on the number of participants we will be able to get through 2-3 questions. A final question in each workshop is to build "one action they will take away and apply to their work/life."

Key Takeaways:
  • Confidence (in their ability to share)
  • Story Telling (ability to use alternative methods for sharing their thoughts) 
  • Awareness (through a tactile exercise they can learn something about themselves and others for which a question may not uncover or unlock)
Speakers
avatar for Gail R Kulas

Gail R Kulas

CFO - Chief Fun Officer, Leading to Unlock, LLC
Gail is a self-described “itchy sweater” - she helps people become more comfortable being uncomfortable.  She is a dynamic force in the world of business strategy, education, and personal development. As the founder of Leading to Unlock, she has dedicated her career to unlocking... Read More →
Thursday March 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
  Breakout Workshops

10:00am EDT

Whoop, There It Is! Creativity, Perception & Communication
Thursday March 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
In this interactive session, we will explore how shifting perceptions can enhance creativity and even improve communication!  Through hands-on perception exercises, including optical illusions and word games, you'll engage your senses and rewire thinking patterns to see the world in fresh, innovative ways. You will gain practical skills in the dual solutions of perception-checking and empathy building.

Key Takeaways:
• Gain insight into how your brain takes charge without you even knowing it
• Understand a clear connection between the perception process, creativity, and communication
• Learn how to change your perceptions, open your mind, and enhance your creativity
Speakers
avatar for Katharine Rumrill-Teece

Katharine Rumrill-Teece

Professor / Trainer, Onondaga Community College
Katharine Rumrill-Teece is an accomplished Trainer, Facilitator, and Professor of Communication with over 30 years of experience leading impactful workshops and training programs.  With a Master’s degree in Intercultural Communication & Conflict Resolution and a Doctorate in Executive... Read More →
Thursday March 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
  Breakout Workshops

10:00am EDT

Foundations of Creative Problem Solving, Day 1
Thursday March 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
If you are new to FLCC, Foundations of Creative Problem Solving is your fast track to a deliberate creativity process for solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities. You’ll learn the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Process, the research-based gold standard of creativity methods, and be exposed to the FourSight framework, which can help you understand how you and your teammates approach challenges.

In an incredibly engaging format, your team of experienced facilitators will use hands-on activities, real-world examples, and a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools to give you the skills you need to advance your personal and professional goals.

Foundations of Creative Problem Solving is the first of four skills-building courses in Creative Problem Solving. After completing all four CPS courses, you will deepen your ability to facilitate and train others in the CPS process, while also becoming eligible to be considered to lead CPS programs at future CPSIs!

In this course, you will:
• Recognize and overcome blocks to creativity.
• Identify attitudes and behaviors conducive to creative thinking.
• Apply core concepts of creative thinking.
• Use a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools.
• Apply the CPS method to many simulated or real situations.
• Consciously be creative when facing problems and opportunities.

NOTE: This is a three-day course and you must be present for all of class time on all days. This core track is limited to 25 attendees. You must select Foundations of CPS when registering for CPSI to attend this track (selecting it here in Sched does not qualify as reserved spot). Foundations of Creative Problem Solving is your fast track to a deliberate creativity process for solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities. You’ll learn the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Process, the research-based gold standard of creativity methods, and be exposed to the FourSight framework, which can help you understand how you and your teammates approach challenges.

In an incredibly engaging format, your team of experienced facilitators will use hands-on activities, real-world examples, and a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools to give you the skills you need to advance your personal and professional goals.
Thursday March 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
  Level 1: Foundations of CPS

10:00am EDT

Creative Problem Solving Tools, Day 1
Thursday March 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
*PREREQUISITE: Level 1: CPS Foundations at previous CPSI or FLCC. If you did not take Level 1 but have a solid understanding of the Osborne-Parnes Creative Problem Solving process, you must connect with CPSI Program Staff before being enrolled.

Level 2: Creative Problem Solving Tools is a natural stepping stone if you have previously taken Level 1: Foundations of CPS. This fast-paced course allows beginner to intermediate facilitators to go deeper into the CPS process, adding more facilitation tools to your repertoire.

You will gain a clear understanding of which tools to use at each stage of the CPS process, as well as how to modify them to fit your session objectives or add a bit of creative flair. You will have time to practice tools to gain real mastery of them. You will also learn a variety of energizers and fun grouping games to keep your sessions engaging and interactive. Learn through small- and large-group work, including round-robin sharing and show-and-tell exercises.

In this course, you will:

• Explore a variety of divergent and convergent tools for individual and group problem solving.
• Learn how and where to apply different tools within the CPS process.
• Practice facilitating tools.
• Discover how to use tools when you or your team are unable to progress or working in areas of low preference.

NOTE: You must attend your Core CPS Course all days of the conference to complete this program and qualify for the credential assessment for CPS Level 2.

This core track is limited to 25 attendees. You must select Tools when registering for FLCC to attend this track (selecting it here in Sched does not qualify as reserved spot).
Speakers
avatar for David Lunken

David Lunken

Principal, Cedarcroft Advisors
CPSI frequenter, Core Faculty, Talent Optimizer, Problem solver, Collaborator, Husband, father of 3 girls, triathlete, gardener, baker of sourdough before Covid
avatar for Jonathan Bannister

Jonathan Bannister

Founder, Strategist and Facilitator, Make Happy
I'm Jonathan, the founder of Make Happy, where we're passionate about unlocking the potential within organisations. We run tailored workshops and training programmes designed to spark innovation and creativity in teams.Our approach is built around a robust framework with five pillars... Read More →
Thursday March 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
  Level 2: Creative Problem Solving Tools

11:30am EDT

Collaborative Group Activity
Thursday March 13, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Kick off the conference by joining intentionally placed groups designed to foster collaboration and connection. Together, you’ll work on an engaging activity that sets the tone for teamwork and creative problem-solving. These groups will continue to meet throughout the conference, participating in additional group activities and networking opportunities. It’s a great way to build relationships, share ideas, and grow together as a community!
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Andrews-Wilson

Jessica Andrews-Wilson

Executive Director, GUIDE, Inc.
I am in love with all things CEF after my introduction to this work/CPS in 2021 thanks to Beth Miller. I have been using CPS techniques for ages without knowing it but now I have a framework and some terminology to go along with it! I have been facilitating with both youth and adults... Read More →
Thursday March 13, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT

12:00pm EDT

Lunch
Thursday March 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Brickman Cafe
Grab a bite to eat and enjoy seating inside or the outdoor covered patio in the front of the building.  
Thursday March 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Brickman Cafe
  Meals + Breaks

1:00pm EDT

Curiosity can Save the World (or at least our relationships!)
Thursday March 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
In this session, we will explore how moving from the need to be right to embracing curiosity can foster deeper connection, even in disagreements. Through practical exercises and embodiment practices, you will learn how to shift your mindset, rekindle curiosity, and approach difficult conversations with openness and empathy. Participants will walk away with tangible tools to improve communication, build stronger relationships, and find connection in unexpected places.

Key Takeaways:
  • Be inspired by the Power of Curiosity in Conflict: Participants will learn how shifting from the need to be right to embracing curiosity can transform difficult conversations into opportunities for deeper connection, even with those they disagree with.
  • Gain skills to overcoming Barriers to Listening: Participants will explore common barriers to listening during hard conversations—such as the need for validation or protection—and practice skills to listen more effectively, even when the conversation is emotionally triggering.
  • Learn practical Tools for Connection: Attendees will leave with actionable techniques—such as relaxing the body, asking reflective questions, and recognizing shared vision—to rekindle curiosity and improve communication in both personal and professional relationships.
Speakers
avatar for Verónica Márquez

Verónica Márquez

Somatic Practitioner, Executive Coach, Researcher, Self Employed
I’m a Certified Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, Executive Coach and Founder of Between Us - a global initiative that aims to alleviate disconnection and loneliness by fostering community discussions on complex topics like belonging, anger, and power. Over the past six years... Read More →
Thursday March 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
  Breakout Workshops

1:00pm EDT

Probe the Power of Play and Paradox
Thursday March 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Do you ever get stuck when deliberate creativity bumps up against reality? Do you know why? In this discovery-focused workshop, you'll combine to powerful strategies to gain insights into yourself and the creative process. You'll start with the Playmobil ProPlay (tm) method--a way to invoke that magical mindset that allows you to see and say things through play that are often difficult to express through words alone. Next, you'll apply Polarity Thinking (tm), the both/and approach that enables you to understand and leverage the normal tension of interdependent truths (for example, Focus on the Team AND focus on the individual) to shatter the most common barriers to truly productive problem solving.

Key Takeaways:
  • Explore ProPlay™ as a tool for understanding the key forces that can both constrain and liberate your thinking
  • Discover basic Polarity Thinking™ principles and explore at least one creativity polarity that is important for you
  • Challenge yourself to think about specific applications of these insights for those you lead, facilitate, and work with
Speakers
avatar for Liz Monroe-Cook

Liz Monroe-Cook

Owner, Monroe-Cook & Associates
CEF board past chair Liz Monroe-Cook has been attending and leading at CPSI since 1991. She is a consulting psychologist who began her work as a clinician but transferred to organizational applications through a qualitative research position at D’Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles. She... Read More →
avatar for Tim Hurson

Tim Hurson

Consultant and Facilitator
In third grade, Tim spread pasted sheets of paper, sticky-side up, on his classroom floor. He was thrilled with the results. Not much has changed, though he now focuses on more productive activities as an innovation consultant and facilitator for businesses and social purpose start-ups... Read More →
Thursday March 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
  Breakout Workshops

1:00pm EDT

Self-expression is Self-Care!
Thursday March 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Experience creative and fun self-expression activities from a journal created by youth for everyone! Research from a variety of fields — from neuroscience to psychology — shows how self-expression is a critical outlet for releasing feelings, boosting mood, creating greater self-awareness and more! In this session, we'll experience multiple activities to use in communities and with teams – and we'll benefit from our own creative expression as an outlet too!  

Key Takeaways:
  • Experience creative journaling activities for self-expression - fostering emotional awareness and release
  • Reflect on the creative expression techniques and resources used in this session to adapt for use in other settings, from clinical to community
  • Each Participant will leave with a journals filled with additional creative expression activities to use in a diversity of settings


Speakers
avatar for Rachel Alterman Wallack

Rachel Alterman Wallack

Founder & Mission Director, VOX ATL
Rachel Alterman Wallack, MSW, is the founder of VOX ATL, a creative youth development organization. Growing up in Atlanta and then writing for Junior Scholastic and Business Atlanta magazines while volunteering with teenagers inspired her to unite teens from different backgrounds... Read More →
Thursday March 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
  Breakout Workshops

1:00pm EDT

Unleashing Creativity, Collaboration, and Confidence Through Improv
Thursday March 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
This interactive workshop empowers educators to unleash the transformative power of improvisation in their classrooms. Through a series of engaging exercises and games, you'll discover how to build trust, foster collaboration, and ignite creativity in your students. Explore the art of active listening, embrace the thrill of creative risk-taking, and learn to "read the room" like a pro.  From fostering self-expression and confidence to creating a more dynamic and inclusive learning environment, this workshop will equip you with practical improv techniques that can be seamlessly integrated into any subject area or grade level. Prepare to laugh, learn, and leave inspired to create a classroom where every student feels empowered to say "Yes, And..." to their full potential.

Key Takeaways:
  • Practical Improv Skills: Participants will learn a variety of improv games and exercises that can be directly applied in the classroom to enhance student engagement, communication, collaboration, and creative problem-solving
  • Enhanced Teacher-Student Connection: The workshop emphasizes the importance of active listening, empathy, and building trust, which are crucial for creating a positive and supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable taking risks and expressing themselves authentically
  • A More Dynamic Classroom: By incorporating improv techniques, teachers can foster a more playful, spontaneous, and interactive classroom atmosphere. This can lead to increased student motivation, improved communication skills, and a greater sense of community within the classroom
Speakers
avatar for Will Luera

Will Luera

Director, Florida Studio Theatre
Will Luera is the Director of Improvisation at Florida Studio Theatre, Director of Big Bang Improv, serves as the Artistic Director Emeritus of ImprovBoston. He is the co-creator of Healing Moments for Alzheimer’s, a non-profit organization that provides education, advocacy, and... Read More →
Thursday March 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
  Breakout Workshops

1:00pm EDT

Foundations of Creative Problem Solving, Day 1
Thursday March 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
If you are new to FLCC, Foundations of Creative Problem Solving is your fast track to a deliberate creativity process for solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities. You’ll learn the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Process, the research-based gold standard of creativity methods, and be exposed to the FourSight framework, which can help you understand how you and your teammates approach challenges.

In an incredibly engaging format, your team of experienced facilitators will use hands-on activities, real-world examples, and a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools to give you the skills you need to advance your personal and professional goals.

Foundations of Creative Problem Solving is the first of four skills-building courses in Creative Problem Solving. After completing all four CPS courses, you will deepen your ability to facilitate and train others in the CPS process, while also becoming eligible to be considered to lead CPS programs at future CPSIs!

In this course, you will:
• Recognize and overcome blocks to creativity.
• Identify attitudes and behaviors conducive to creative thinking.
• Apply core concepts of creative thinking.
• Use a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools.
• Apply the CPS method to many simulated or real situations.
• Consciously be creative when facing problems and opportunities.

NOTE: This is a three-day course and you must be present for all of class time on all days. This core track is limited to 25 attendees. You must select Foundations of CPS when registering for CPSI to attend this track (selecting it here in Sched does not qualify as reserved spot). Foundations of Creative Problem Solving is your fast track to a deliberate creativity process for solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities. You’ll learn the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Process, the research-based gold standard of creativity methods, and be exposed to the FourSight framework, which can help you understand how you and your teammates approach challenges.

In an incredibly engaging format, your team of experienced facilitators will use hands-on activities, real-world examples, and a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools to give you the skills you need to advance your personal and professional goals.
Thursday March 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
  Level 1: Foundations of CPS

1:00pm EDT

Creative Problem Solving Tools, Day 1
Thursday March 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
*PREREQUISITE: Level 1: CPS Foundations at previous CPSI or FLCC. If you did not take Level 1 but have a solid understanding of the Osborne-Parnes Creative Problem Solving process, you must connect with CPSI Program Staff before being enrolled.

Level 2: Creative Problem Solving Tools is a natural stepping stone if you have previously taken Level 1: Foundations of CPS. This fast-paced course allows beginner to intermediate facilitators to go deeper into the CPS process, adding more facilitation tools to your repertoire.

You will gain a clear understanding of which tools to use at each stage of the CPS process, as well as how to modify them to fit your session objectives or add a bit of creative flair. You will have time to practice tools to gain real mastery of them. You will also learn a variety of energizers and fun grouping games to keep your sessions engaging and interactive. Learn through small- and large-group work, including round-robin sharing and show-and-tell exercises.

In this course, you will:

• Explore a variety of divergent and convergent tools for individual and group problem solving.
• Learn how and where to apply different tools within the CPS process.
• Practice facilitating tools.
• Discover how to use tools when you or your team are unable to progress or working in areas of low preference.

NOTE: You must attend your Core CPS Course all days of the conference to complete this program and qualify for the credential assessment for CPS Level 2.

This core track is limited to 25 attendees. You must select Tools when registering for FLCC to attend this track (selecting it here in Sched does not qualify as reserved spot).
Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Bannister

Jonathan Bannister

Founder, Strategist and Facilitator, Make Happy
I'm Jonathan, the founder of Make Happy, where we're passionate about unlocking the potential within organisations. We run tailored workshops and training programmes designed to spark innovation and creativity in teams.Our approach is built around a robust framework with five pillars... Read More →
avatar for David Lunken

David Lunken

Principal, Cedarcroft Advisors
CPSI frequenter, Core Faculty, Talent Optimizer, Problem solver, Collaborator, Husband, father of 3 girls, triathlete, gardener, baker of sourdough before Covid
Thursday March 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
  Level 2: Creative Problem Solving Tools

2:30pm EDT

Break
Thursday March 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Second Floor Balcony Area
Check your phone, grab some coffee or tea and a snack, meet new folks, add more stickers to you name tag - take a breather between sessions!
Thursday March 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Second Floor Balcony Area
  Meals + Breaks

3:00pm EDT

Speed Networking
Thursday March 13, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Andrews-Wilson

Jessica Andrews-Wilson

Executive Director, GUIDE, Inc.
I am in love with all things CEF after my introduction to this work/CPS in 2021 thanks to Beth Miller. I have been using CPS techniques for ages without knowing it but now I have a framework and some terminology to go along with it! I have been facilitating with both youth and adults... Read More →
Thursday March 13, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
  Networking

4:30pm EDT

How to Turn your Creative Blocks into Opportunities for (Self) Connection
Thursday March 13, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
We all experience creative blocks! Whether working on a blog post, a piece of art, or a client presentation, we sometimes freeze in front of a blank canvas (or an empty Google Slide). This sense of paralysis can lead to internal conflict, judgment, or shame—but it can also create a pathway to greater intimacy with ourselves. In this workshop, you will learn a unique step-by-step approach to turning creative blocks into opportunities for self-connection and growth.

Key Takeaways:
  • Learn a step-by-step process to turn creative blocks into opportunities for self-knowledge and deeper self-expression.
  • Practice identifying the assumptions and expectations that may be limiting your creativity.
  • Explore the difference between emotions and perceptions, and practice recognizing the emotions that arise when feeling disconnected from your creativity—so you can transform them.
Speakers
avatar for Verónica Márquez

Verónica Márquez

Somatic Practitioner, Executive Coach, Researcher, Self Employed
I’m a Certified Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, Executive Coach and Founder of Between Us - a global initiative that aims to alleviate disconnection and loneliness by fostering community discussions on complex topics like belonging, anger, and power. Over the past six years... Read More →
Thursday March 13, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
  Breakout Workshops

4:30pm EDT

Human Flourishing: Being Fully Human in a Digital World
Thursday March 13, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
This session will step back, way back, and pose the question as to how we can truly flourish as humans in an increasingly digital, virtual world. First, we will discuss the definition of human flourishing and how it differs from wellness. We will also define a professional development track as well as a higher ed track for the promotion of flourishing.

Key Takeaways:
  • We need each other and we need to pay attention to our humanity.
  • Environments of flourishing are critical in our communities, workplaces and schools.
  • Creativity is one of the critical aspects of our humanity which we must activate.
Speakers
avatar for Jamie Gallagher

Jamie Gallagher

Former CEO Faber-Castell USA CEO and Founder , 4 the Win Partners, LLC
After growing up in Pittsburgh, PA and graduating from the University of Notre Dame, Jamie embarked upon what was a 40-year career in the toy industry. For sixteen years he was a key sales and marketing executive with LEGO working both in the US and Canadian markets. He then continued... Read More →
Thursday March 13, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
  Breakout Workshops

4:30pm EDT

Picture this: Graphic facilitation for the artistically apprehensive
Thursday March 13, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
In this workshop, we will gain a better understanding of why we doodle, demonstrate the potential of drawing as a communicative medium, and learn how to draw ten (or more!) new symbols you can begin to use right away. Whether you are taking a brave first step into the world of doodling or simply looking to add a new creative tool to your facilitation toolbox, this workshop offers practical techniques for all skill levels. No experience necessary!

Key Takeaways:
  • Demystify the art of graphic facilitation (it’s easy, anyone can do it!)                                                                                 
  • Demonstrate the benefits of graphic facilitation (or adding doodles to your note-taking)
  • Teach/Equip participants with a toolbox of basic doodles they can use all the time


Speakers
avatar for Rachel Taylor

Rachel Taylor

Director of Innovative Programming, Lindsey Meyer Teen Institute, a program of Partners in Prevention
Rachel is a proud product of the Lindsey Meyer Teen Institute (Alumni ’09)! They have been a full-time staff member with LMTI & PIP since 2016 and are currently supervising the LMTI department. She is a Board-Certified Music Therapist and holds a Bachelor’s in Music Therapy as... Read More →
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Mark Bylancik

Chief Administrative Officer, Partners In Prevention
Mark holds a B.A. in Contemporary Arts: Professional Communication from Ramapo College and an M.A. in Public and Organizational Relations from Montclair State University. In his spare time he teaches public speaking at MSU, enjoys movies and games, and spends time at home with his... Read More →
Thursday March 13, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
  Breakout Workshops

4:30pm EDT

Spark Your Genius: Unlocking Creativity to Bring Your Vision to Life
Thursday March 13, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
“Spark Your Genius” is a fun, interactive session designed to help you unlock your creativity through both words and art. You’ll engage in hands-on activities that combine storytelling and visual expression, offering practical techniques to bring your vision to life in a tangible project. This unique session blends playful creativity with real-world tools, leaving you inspired and equipped to take your ideas further.

Key Takeaways:
  • Creative Tools and Techniques: Participants will learn practical methods for unlocking and expanding their creativity through both words and art, empowering them to bring their ideas to life
  • Tangible Project Framework: Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to transform their creative ideas into tangible projects, like a book or visual piece, by blending storytelling with artistic expression
  • Confidence in Creativity: Participants will gain confidence in their ability to explore and express their unique vision, with actionable steps they can immediately apply to future creative endeavors
Speakers
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Lena Payton Webb

CEO, Blu Impressions Publishing LLC
Lena Payton Webb is a dynamic, multi-award-winning publisher, business leader, and Army veteran with over 30 years of experience in graphic design, digital artistry, and therapeutic art coaching. As the founder of Blu Impressions Publishing and LitCon, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting... Read More →
Thursday March 13, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
  Breakout Workshops

4:30pm EDT

Foundations of Creative Problem Solving, Day 1
Thursday March 13, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
If you are new to FLCC, Foundations of Creative Problem Solving is your fast track to a deliberate creativity process for solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities. You’ll learn the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Process, the research-based gold standard of creativity methods, and be exposed to the FourSight framework, which can help you understand how you and your teammates approach challenges.

In an incredibly engaging format, your team of experienced facilitators will use hands-on activities, real-world examples, and a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools to give you the skills you need to advance your personal and professional goals.

Foundations of Creative Problem Solving is the first of four skills-building courses in Creative Problem Solving. After completing all four CPS courses, you will deepen your ability to facilitate and train others in the CPS process, while also becoming eligible to be considered to lead CPS programs at future CPSIs!

In this course, you will:
• Recognize and overcome blocks to creativity.
• Identify attitudes and behaviors conducive to creative thinking.
• Apply core concepts of creative thinking.
• Use a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools.
• Apply the CPS method to many simulated or real situations.
• Consciously be creative when facing problems and opportunities.

NOTE: This is a three-day course and you must be present for all of class time on all days. This core track is limited to 25 attendees. You must select Foundations of CPS when registering for CPSI to attend this track (selecting it here in Sched does not qualify as reserved spot). Foundations of Creative Problem Solving is your fast track to a deliberate creativity process for solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities. You’ll learn the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Process, the research-based gold standard of creativity methods, and be exposed to the FourSight framework, which can help you understand how you and your teammates approach challenges.

In an incredibly engaging format, your team of experienced facilitators will use hands-on activities, real-world examples, and a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools to give you the skills you need to advance your personal and professional goals.
Thursday March 13, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
  Level 1: Foundations of CPS

4:30pm EDT

Creative Problem Solving Tools, Day 1
Thursday March 13, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
*PREREQUISITE: Level 1: CPS Foundations at previous CPSI or FLCC. If you did not take Level 1 but have a solid understanding of the Osborne-Parnes Creative Problem Solving process, you must connect with CPSI Program Staff before being enrolled.

Level 2: Creative Problem Solving Tools is a natural stepping stone if you have previously taken Level 1: Foundations of CPS. This fast-paced course allows beginner to intermediate facilitators to go deeper into the CPS process, adding more facilitation tools to your repertoire.

You will gain a clear understanding of which tools to use at each stage of the CPS process, as well as how to modify them to fit your session objectives or add a bit of creative flair. You will have time to practice tools to gain real mastery of them. You will also learn a variety of energizers and fun grouping games to keep your sessions engaging and interactive. Learn through small- and large-group work, including round-robin sharing and show-and-tell exercises.

In this course, you will:

• Explore a variety of divergent and convergent tools for individual and group problem solving.
• Learn how and where to apply different tools within the CPS process.
• Practice facilitating tools.
• Discover how to use tools when you or your team are unable to progress or working in areas of low preference.

NOTE: You must attend your Core CPS Course all days of the conference to complete this program and qualify for the credential assessment for CPS Level 2.

This core track is limited to 25 attendees. You must select Tools when registering for FLCC to attend this track (selecting it here in Sched does not qualify as reserved spot).
Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Bannister

Jonathan Bannister

Founder, Strategist and Facilitator, Make Happy
I'm Jonathan, the founder of Make Happy, where we're passionate about unlocking the potential within organisations. We run tailored workshops and training programmes designed to spark innovation and creativity in teams.Our approach is built around a robust framework with five pillars... Read More →
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David Lunken

Principal, Cedarcroft Advisors
CPSI frequenter, Core Faculty, Talent Optimizer, Problem solver, Collaborator, Husband, father of 3 girls, triathlete, gardener, baker of sourdough before Covid
Thursday March 13, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
  Level 2: Creative Problem Solving Tools
 
Friday, March 14
 

8:00am EDT

Registration Check-In
Friday March 14, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Lobby
Registration is open, check in with Jamie and Rosie.  Get your conference bag, decorate your name tag and start meeting other conference attendees.
Friday March 14, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Lobby

8:00am EDT

Breakfast
Friday March 14, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Brickman Cafe
Join us in the Brickman Café for a light breakfast and coffee before the workshops begin.
Friday March 14, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Brickman Cafe
  Meals + Breaks

8:00am EDT

Foundations of Creative Problem Solving, Day 2
Friday March 14, 2025 8:00am - 10:30am EDT
If you are new to FLCC, Foundations of Creative Problem Solving is your fast track to a deliberate creativity process for solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities. You’ll learn the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Process, the research-based gold standard of creativity methods, and be exposed to the FourSight framework, which can help you understand how you and your teammates approach challenges.

In an incredibly engaging format, your team of experienced facilitators will use hands-on activities, real-world examples, and a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools to give you the skills you need to advance your personal and professional goals.

Foundations of Creative Problem Solving is the first of four skills-building courses in Creative Problem Solving. After completing all four CPS courses, you will deepen your ability to facilitate and train others in the CPS process, while also becoming eligible to be considered to lead CPS programs at future CPSIs!

In this course, you will:
• Recognize and overcome blocks to creativity.
• Identify attitudes and behaviors conducive to creative thinking.
• Apply core concepts of creative thinking.
• Use a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools.
• Apply the CPS method to many simulated or real situations.
• Consciously be creative when facing problems and opportunities.

NOTE: This is a three-day course and you must be present for all of class time on all days. This core track is limited to 25 attendees. You must select Foundations of CPS when registering for CPSI to attend this track (selecting it here in Sched does not qualify as reserved spot). Foundations of Creative Problem Solving is your fast track to a deliberate creativity process for solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities. You’ll learn the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Process, the research-based gold standard of creativity methods, and be exposed to the FourSight framework, which can help you understand how you and your teammates approach challenges.

In an incredibly engaging format, your team of experienced facilitators will use hands-on activities, real-world examples, and a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools to give you the skills you need to advance your personal and professional goals.
Friday March 14, 2025 8:00am - 10:30am EDT
  Level 1: Foundations of CPS

8:00am EDT

Creative Problem Solving Tools, Day 2
Friday March 14, 2025 8:00am - 10:30am EDT
*PREREQUISITE: Level 1: CPS Foundations at previous CPSI or FLCC. If you did not take Level 1 but have a solid understanding of the Osborne-Parnes Creative Problem Solving process, you must connect with CPSI Program Staff before being enrolled.

Level 2: Creative Problem Solving Tools is a natural stepping stone if you have previously taken Level 1: Foundations of CPS. This fast-paced course allows beginner to intermediate facilitators to go deeper into the CPS process, adding more facilitation tools to your repertoire.

You will gain a clear understanding of which tools to use at each stage of the CPS process, as well as how to modify them to fit your session objectives or add a bit of creative flair. You will have time to practice tools to gain real mastery of them. You will also learn a variety of energizers and fun grouping games to keep your sessions engaging and interactive. Learn through small- and large-group work, including round-robin sharing and show-and-tell exercises.

In this course, you will:

• Explore a variety of divergent and convergent tools for individual and group problem solving.
• Learn how and where to apply different tools within the CPS process.
• Practice facilitating tools.
• Discover how to use tools when you or your team are unable to progress or working in areas of low preference.

NOTE: You must attend your Core CPS Course all days of the conference to complete this program and qualify for the credential assessment for CPS Level 2.

This core track is limited to 25 attendees. You must select Tools when registering for FLCC to attend this track (selecting it here in Sched does not qualify as reserved spot).
Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Bannister

Jonathan Bannister

Founder, Strategist and Facilitator, Make Happy
I'm Jonathan, the founder of Make Happy, where we're passionate about unlocking the potential within organisations. We run tailored workshops and training programmes designed to spark innovation and creativity in teams.Our approach is built around a robust framework with five pillars... Read More →
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David Lunken

Principal, Cedarcroft Advisors
CPSI frequenter, Core Faculty, Talent Optimizer, Problem solver, Collaborator, Husband, father of 3 girls, triathlete, gardener, baker of sourdough before Covid
Friday March 14, 2025 8:00am - 10:30am EDT
  Level 2: Creative Problem Solving Tools

9:00am EDT

Caring Outside the Lines: Bringing Creativity into the Caregiving Journey
Friday March 14, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Caring Outside the Lines: Bringing Creativity into the Caregiving Journey - Caregiving is a journey of both deep love and enduring challenges. In this session, Dianne will explore how creativity can transform the caregiving experience, equipping attendees with fresh perspectives and practical strategies for fostering connection, managing stress, and adding joy to daily caregiving routines. Drawing from her own caregiving experience, she’ll share real-life stories, techniques for thinking outside the box, and guidance on how to bring renewal into even the most difficult caregiving situations.

This workshop is unique because we don't always realize that creativity and caregiving can go hand in hand.

Key Takeaways:
  • Inspire Caregivers to Think Creatively: Encourage participants to embrace new, personalized methods in caregiving that can make the experience more rewarding and compassionate for everyone involved
  • Provide Practical, Innovative Tools: Equip caregivers with specific tools and ideas that can be adapted to various caregiving roles and environments, whether for family, friends, or professional settings
  • Offer Emotional and Spiritual Resilience Tips: Discuss how creativity can serve as a source of resilience, providing a way to cope with stress and emotional fatigue
Speakers
DH

Dianne Horncastle

Owner / Operator, Your Next Best Step
With over 30 years of experience in people and leadership development, Dianne is a dynamic leader, life coach, and Gallup-certified strengths coach known for her innovative approach to problem-solving and her knack for seeing possibilities where others see limitations. Whether working... Read More →
Friday March 14, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
  Breakout Workshops

9:00am EDT

How to Have An Unforgettably Creative Life
Friday March 14, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Have you ever wished for a creative life, filled with joy and gratefulness? To live a creative life is to fully live, to be able to find the child in you and to get permission for it to express itself whenever. Imagine being able to easily find and tap into that part of you, light your way each day, to support you in your journey so that you can commit to making the rest of your life one unforgettably incredible creative adventure! In this session, we will explore it through group interaction and using wonderful handouts, quotations and stories, what an unforgettably creative life looks like, what gets in your way, how do we make it better and how do we know it's working? The sessions is guaranteed to put a smile on your creative face, to warm your creative heart, and to be unforgettable.

Key Takeaways:
  • Define what an unforgettably creative life would look like
  • Describe what gets in your way of having an incredibly creative life
  • Explore ways of making it better
  • Leave with techniques to keeping this new life fresh...forever
Speakers
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Steve Shama

Retired, JoyWorks
Steve is a retired physician and a proud 25 year member of the CPSI and the creativity community, giving  many sessions at CPSI and Mindcamp. He's a full time professional speaker,  engaging audiences on topics dear to his heart…endearing communications, empathic connections between... Read More →
Friday March 14, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
  Breakout Workshops

9:00am EDT

Restore: Heal Through Repair
Friday March 14, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
When objects are damaged, the Kintsukoroi aesthetic vision for repairing them is based on "the beauty of imperfection" so, the restoration highlights the repair as part of the new object.

This workshop is about learning and applying restoration techniques to a real damaged piece, as a way to reflect on the role of damaged places in our life.

Key Takeaways:

• Experience the beauty of imperfection as part of the creative process (and life itself)
• Reflect on the damaged aspects of your life in a safe and creative environment
• Build an anchor about all these in a physical form to bring back home
Speakers
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Leonardo Muñoz

MIndcamp Chile
Friday March 14, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
  Breakout Workshops

9:00am EDT

The Neuroscience of Creativity
Friday March 14, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Unleash the power of your brain to supercharge creativity and innovation! In this hands-on session, you’ll explore the neuroscience of creativity, learning how key brain networks like the Default Mode, Executive Control, and Salience Networks fuel your best ideas. Gain practical tools to overcome creative blocks, enhance problem-solving, and inspire innovation in yourself and your teams, all while collaborating in a dynamic and inspiring environment.

Key Takeaways:
  • Practical Neuroscience Tools: Understand how to leverage brain networks to enhance creative thinking and problem-solving, with actionable techniques to apply immediately
  • Overcome Creative Blocks: Learn strategies to break through mental barriers and ignite new ideas, helping you and your team stay innovative in any environment
  • Inspire Innovation in Teams: Gain insights into fostering a creative culture within your organization, using neuroscience-based methods to inspire collaboration and fresh solutions
Speakers
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Haley Forest

Consultant, HCForest
Haley Forest is a seasoned strategist and international consultant with a deep focus on innovation, leadership, and behavioral science. Currently pursuing a PsyD in Leadership Psychology with a concentration in Neuroleadership at William James College, Haley merges her extensive background... Read More →
Friday March 14, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
  Breakout Workshops

10:30am EDT

Break
Friday March 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Lobby
Friday March 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Lobby
  Meals + Breaks

11:00am EDT

Keynote
Friday March 14, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Friday March 14, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
  Keynote

12:00pm EDT

Lunch
Friday March 14, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Brickman Cafe
Grab a bite to eat and enjoy seating inside or the outdoor covered patio in the front of the building.  
Friday March 14, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Brickman Cafe
  Meals + Breaks

1:00pm EDT

Awaken Creativity: Transforming Conflict Through Communication
Friday March 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Get creative in this hands-on workshop!  In this session, participants will discover how communication can transform conflict and enhance creativity. They'll learn simple, practical techniques to foster collaboration and turn conflict into opportunities for growth.

Key Takeaways:
  • Understand personal conflict styles
  • Gain insight on how these styles impact conflict at work
  • Learn communication skills to navigate conflict
Speakers
avatar for Katharine Rumrill-Teece

Katharine Rumrill-Teece

Professor / Trainer, Onondaga Community College
Katharine Rumrill-Teece is an accomplished Trainer, Facilitator, and Professor of Communication with over 30 years of experience leading impactful workshops and training programs.  With a Master’s degree in Intercultural Communication & Conflict Resolution and a Doctorate in Executive... Read More →
Friday March 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
  Breakout Workshops

1:00pm EDT

Get Unstuck: How to move from FROZEN to in FLOW
Friday March 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
In 90 minutes, I’ll guide participants through my signature ‘get unstuck’ creative process.
They can bring any project they’re currently working on and I'll move them from feeling frozen to back in flow. We’ll look at how to better schedule creative work, how to manage your energy, how to juggle different responsibilities, how to know when work is ‘finished’ and what your default ‘stuck mode’ is.

Key Takeaways:
  • Anything in life has the potential to get us 'stuck' creatively
  • Getting 'stuck' is an opportunity, not an obstacle
  • The biggest blocker to creativity is mindset
Speakers
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Dr. Marion Piper

Creativity Coach, Self Employed/Dr. Marion Piper
Dr. Marion Piper is a renowned keynote speaker, writer and trauma researcher who empowers creatives to harness their pain for positive growth. With over a decade of experience in the creative industry, she’s honed her skills to craft compelling narratives that inspire and energise... Read More →
Friday March 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
  Breakout Workshops

1:00pm EDT

Pause and Ponder: Enhancing Focus through Guided Contemplation
Friday March 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
In this session, participants will engage in a series of hands-on contemplation activities designed to focus attention, deepen engagement, and enhance understanding. Using different modalities—writing, drawing, looking—you will explore how contemplative practices help build sustained attention skills and inspire inquiry and insight, revealing new ways of knowing. In addition to helping viewers develop deeper reflective practices around art viewing, participants will also consider how these activities could be used as part of their general facilitation toolbox.

Key Takeaways: 
  • Learn the basics of contemplative pedagogy.
  • Engage in several deep encounters with works of art.
  • Gain a few new tools for your facilitation practice.
Speakers
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Kim Macuare, Ph.D

Director of Education and Co-Director of Innovation Labs, The Dali Museum
In her role as the lead program designer and facilitator for the Innovation Labs, Kim has helped many organizations—from non-profits to government entities to Fortune 100 companies—build their innovation capacities by developing creativity-focused mindsets and problem-solving... Read More →
Friday March 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
  Breakout Workshops

1:00pm EDT

The Art (+ Math) of Facilitation
Friday March 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Facilitating any kind of Workshop or Ideation Session begins well before you get everyone in a room full of easel paper and new markers. There’s an art to designing a great problem solving or innovation or clarify session. But there’s also science, or at least math, to piecing it all together and feeling confident that it will work.

Key Takeaways:
  • Techniques for timing your session design
  • Tips for staying on track
  • And ways to cope when it all goes off the rails


Speakers
avatar for Nancylyn Hogarty

Nancylyn Hogarty

Self Employed, Strategist, Facilitator, Guide
Nancylyn brings passion for people, brands, and ideas together to create solutions for complex problems. As a career-long planner Nancylyn has helped not-for-profits, big brands, and start-ups find creative solutions to the challenges they face.  Whether it’s strategic planning... Read More →
Friday March 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
  Breakout Workshops

1:00pm EDT

Foundations of Creative Problem Solving, Day 2
Friday March 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
If you are new to FLCC, Foundations of Creative Problem Solving is your fast track to a deliberate creativity process for solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities. You’ll learn the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Process, the research-based gold standard of creativity methods, and be exposed to the FourSight framework, which can help you understand how you and your teammates approach challenges.

In an incredibly engaging format, your team of experienced facilitators will use hands-on activities, real-world examples, and a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools to give you the skills you need to advance your personal and professional goals.

Foundations of Creative Problem Solving is the first of four skills-building courses in Creative Problem Solving. After completing all four CPS courses, you will deepen your ability to facilitate and train others in the CPS process, while also becoming eligible to be considered to lead CPS programs at future CPSIs!

In this course, you will:
• Recognize and overcome blocks to creativity.
• Identify attitudes and behaviors conducive to creative thinking.
• Apply core concepts of creative thinking.
• Use a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools.
• Apply the CPS method to many simulated or real situations.
• Consciously be creative when facing problems and opportunities.

NOTE: This is a three-day course and you must be present for all of class time on all days. This core track is limited to 25 attendees. You must select Foundations of CPS when registering for CPSI to attend this track (selecting it here in Sched does not qualify as reserved spot). Foundations of Creative Problem Solving is your fast track to a deliberate creativity process for solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities. You’ll learn the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Process, the research-based gold standard of creativity methods, and be exposed to the FourSight framework, which can help you understand how you and your teammates approach challenges.

In an incredibly engaging format, your team of experienced facilitators will use hands-on activities, real-world examples, and a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools to give you the skills you need to advance your personal and professional goals.
Friday March 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
  Level 1: Foundations of CPS

1:00pm EDT

Creative Problem Solving Tools, Day 2
Friday March 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
*PREREQUISITE: Level 1: CPS Foundations at previous CPSI or FLCC. If you did not take Level 1 but have a solid understanding of the Osborne-Parnes Creative Problem Solving process, you must connect with CPSI Program Staff before being enrolled.

Level 2: Creative Problem Solving Tools is a natural stepping stone if you have previously taken Level 1: Foundations of CPS. This fast-paced course allows beginner to intermediate facilitators to go deeper into the CPS process, adding more facilitation tools to your repertoire.

You will gain a clear understanding of which tools to use at each stage of the CPS process, as well as how to modify them to fit your session objectives or add a bit of creative flair. You will have time to practice tools to gain real mastery of them. You will also learn a variety of energizers and fun grouping games to keep your sessions engaging and interactive. Learn through small- and large-group work, including round-robin sharing and show-and-tell exercises.

In this course, you will:

• Explore a variety of divergent and convergent tools for individual and group problem solving.
• Learn how and where to apply different tools within the CPS process.
• Practice facilitating tools.
• Discover how to use tools when you or your team are unable to progress or working in areas of low preference.

NOTE: You must attend your Core CPS Course all days of the conference to complete this program and qualify for the credential assessment for CPS Level 2.

This core track is limited to 25 attendees. You must select Tools when registering for FLCC to attend this track (selecting it here in Sched does not qualify as reserved spot).
Speakers
avatar for David Lunken

David Lunken

Principal, Cedarcroft Advisors
CPSI frequenter, Core Faculty, Talent Optimizer, Problem solver, Collaborator, Husband, father of 3 girls, triathlete, gardener, baker of sourdough before Covid
avatar for Jonathan Bannister

Jonathan Bannister

Founder, Strategist and Facilitator, Make Happy
I'm Jonathan, the founder of Make Happy, where we're passionate about unlocking the potential within organisations. We run tailored workshops and training programmes designed to spark innovation and creativity in teams.Our approach is built around a robust framework with five pillars... Read More →
Friday March 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
  Level 2: Creative Problem Solving Tools

2:30pm EDT

Break
Friday March 14, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Second Floor Balcony Area
Friday March 14, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Second Floor Balcony Area
  Meals + Breaks

3:00pm EDT

Stop, Collaborate and Listen
Friday March 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Friday March 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
  Networking

4:30pm EDT

AI & CPS: Powering Up Creative Problem-Solving
Friday March 14, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Welcome to a fresh look at how Artificial Intelligence could become a powerful partner in Creative Problem-Solving! This session will give you an engaging overview of AI’s potential to streamline effort, speed up results, and even enhance the CPS experience. Together, we'll brainstorm, explore, tinker and discuss how AI can both open doors and raise questions, all while keeping our focus on the ways it can improve our ability to support ourselves and our clients.

Key Takeaways:
  • A fun, friendly look at where we are now with AI integrations as of March 2025.
  • How AI might impact the CPS process in practical and surprising ways.
  • Strategies to embrace AI’s potential in CPS while being mindful of any potential pitfalls.
Speakers
avatar for Bradford Partridge

Bradford Partridge

Chief Goaling Officer, Goaling Places LLC
A certified life coach and creator of The Goaling Method, Brad Partridge specializing in CPS, Career and Goal Coaching.Brad has worked in corporate partnership management, sales, marketing, and consulting within the theme park (3), media (TV, radio, print and online), pro sports... Read More →
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Kristen Petersen

Adjunct Professor, Creativity & Change Leadership, SUNY Buffalo State University
Kristen Peterson is a master facilitator, trainer and organizational development consultant who specializes in the people skills organizations need to create growth through innovation. She brings a big dose of passion, energy, and infectious can-do mentality to her work as an Innovation... Read More →
Friday March 14, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
  Breakout Workshops

4:30pm EDT

Discovering What Matters in the Big Picture: Challenge Mapping to Awaken Breakthrough Powerful Problem Definitions
Friday March 14, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Experience an innovative conceptual thinking tool that integrates analytical and imaginative thinking to create better, more robust business strategies applicable to any complex problem. In this highly interactive session learn a tool and techniques you can use day-to-day to discover both real root causes and awaken to new aspirational opportunities in complex problems leading to new insights on how to best innovate. We will create an explicit logical map connecting actionable tactics to strategic pillars to broad strategic vision as a better way to articulate robust strategies with ownership.

Key Takeaways:
  • How to use a structured process to surface new connections and hidden insights
  • Greater ability to identify the right level of challenge using the “Why/What’s Stopping?” analysis
  • Converge with commitment on the most important challenges
Speakers
avatar for Tim Basadur

Tim Basadur

Lead Trainer and Facilitator, Basadur Applied Innovation
I have been facilitating and training people in CPS for 30+ years. I have been a presenter at CPSI for nearly 20 years now and when I was a wee lad I helped my father, Min Basadur, with his CPSI presentations.
Friday March 14, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
  Breakout Workshops

4:30pm EDT

The new sciences of creativity, newness, and Genius: in search of Vincents, Pablos, and Salvadors
Friday March 14, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
This is a unique practical session that shapes NEW geniuses in the field of visual arts. It uses the Genius Education Methodology to wake up genius and lead the participants to the genius path. At least three geniuses will walk out of the door — this is the planned outcome. 

Key Takeaways:
  • Scientific approach accelerates development immensely
  • Genius explained scientifically is easier to develop.
  • Be a new Genius!
Speakers
avatar for Andrei Aleinikov

Andrei Aleinikov

Retired, International Academy of Genius, President
Dr. Andrei Aleinikov is “the MegaCreativity Man” as Dr. Torrance called him for the discovery of megacreativity, for founding 10 new sciences, including the sciences of newness, creativity, and genius, for the discovery of 11 new laws of conservation, for publishing over 160 books... Read More →
Friday March 14, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
  Breakout Workshops

4:30pm EDT

Unlocking Creative Potential through Behavioral Insights
Friday March 14, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
In this interactive session, participants will discover how their unique behavioral drives can highlight their creative strengths and challenges. Through a brief self-assessment and group discussions, attendees will explore ways to leverage their natural tendencies for enhanced creativity and effective problem-solving. The session will include engaging activities that encourage collaboration and hands-on learning based on individual insights.

Key Takeaways:
  • Understanding of Personal Behavioral Style: Participants will gain insight into their unique behavioral style and how it influences their interactions and creativity
  • Awareness of Collaborative Strengths and Challenges: Attendees will learn how their behavioral traits can both enhance and impede their collaborative and creative efforts, leading to a deeper awareness of their team dynamics
  • Practical Strategies for Enhanced Interactions: Participants will leave with actionable strategies for effectively engaging with others, fostering better teamwork and innovation in their personal and professional lives
Speakers
avatar for Rebecca VanDerveer

Rebecca VanDerveer

Client Success Partner & Certified Master Trainer, PI Midlantic
Rebecca VanDerveer is a passionate facilitator and Client Success Partner at PI Midlantic, where she has been instrumental since 2019 in driving the adoption of the Predictive Index program among clients. With a strong focus on enhancing team performance and collaboration, Rebecca... Read More →
Friday March 14, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
  Breakout Workshops

4:30pm EDT

Foundations of Creative Problem Solving, Day 2
Friday March 14, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
If you are new to FLCC, Foundations of Creative Problem Solving is your fast track to a deliberate creativity process for solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities. You’ll learn the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Process, the research-based gold standard of creativity methods, and be exposed to the FourSight framework, which can help you understand how you and your teammates approach challenges.

In an incredibly engaging format, your team of experienced facilitators will use hands-on activities, real-world examples, and a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools to give you the skills you need to advance your personal and professional goals.

Foundations of Creative Problem Solving is the first of four skills-building courses in Creative Problem Solving. After completing all four CPS courses, you will deepen your ability to facilitate and train others in the CPS process, while also becoming eligible to be considered to lead CPS programs at future CPSIs!

In this course, you will:
• Recognize and overcome blocks to creativity.
• Identify attitudes and behaviors conducive to creative thinking.
• Apply core concepts of creative thinking.
• Use a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools.
• Apply the CPS method to many simulated or real situations.
• Consciously be creative when facing problems and opportunities.

NOTE: This is a three-day course and you must be present for all of class time on all days. This core track is limited to 25 attendees. You must select Foundations of CPS when registering for CPSI to attend this track (selecting it here in Sched does not qualify as reserved spot). Foundations of Creative Problem Solving is your fast track to a deliberate creativity process for solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities. You’ll learn the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Process, the research-based gold standard of creativity methods, and be exposed to the FourSight framework, which can help you understand how you and your teammates approach challenges.

In an incredibly engaging format, your team of experienced facilitators will use hands-on activities, real-world examples, and a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools to give you the skills you need to advance your personal and professional goals.
Friday March 14, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
  Level 1: Foundations of CPS

4:30pm EDT

Creative Problem Solving Tools, Day 2
Friday March 14, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
*PREREQUISITE: Level 1: CPS Foundations at previous CPSI or FLCC. If you did not take Level 1 but have a solid understanding of the Osborne-Parnes Creative Problem Solving process, you must connect with CPSI Program Staff before being enrolled.

Level 2: Creative Problem Solving Tools is a natural stepping stone if you have previously taken Level 1: Foundations of CPS. This fast-paced course allows beginner to intermediate facilitators to go deeper into the CPS process, adding more facilitation tools to your repertoire.

You will gain a clear understanding of which tools to use at each stage of the CPS process, as well as how to modify them to fit your session objectives or add a bit of creative flair. You will have time to practice tools to gain real mastery of them. You will also learn a variety of energizers and fun grouping games to keep your sessions engaging and interactive. Learn through small- and large-group work, including round-robin sharing and show-and-tell exercises.

In this course, you will:

• Explore a variety of divergent and convergent tools for individual and group problem solving.
• Learn how and where to apply different tools within the CPS process.
• Practice facilitating tools.
• Discover how to use tools when you or your team are unable to progress or working in areas of low preference.

NOTE: You must attend your Core CPS Course all days of the conference to complete this program and qualify for the credential assessment for CPS Level 2.

This core track is limited to 25 attendees. You must select Tools when registering for FLCC to attend this track (selecting it here in Sched does not qualify as reserved spot).
Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Bannister

Jonathan Bannister

Founder, Strategist and Facilitator, Make Happy
I'm Jonathan, the founder of Make Happy, where we're passionate about unlocking the potential within organisations. We run tailored workshops and training programmes designed to spark innovation and creativity in teams.Our approach is built around a robust framework with five pillars... Read More →
avatar for David Lunken

David Lunken

Principal, Cedarcroft Advisors
CPSI frequenter, Core Faculty, Talent Optimizer, Problem solver, Collaborator, Husband, father of 3 girls, triathlete, gardener, baker of sourdough before Covid
Friday March 14, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
  Level 2: Creative Problem Solving Tools
 
Saturday, March 15
 

8:00am EDT

Registration Check-In
Saturday March 15, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Lobby
Check in for the conference with Jamie and Rosie and receive your conference bag and name tag.  Then head over to the name tag table to customize your conference name tag.
Saturday March 15, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Lobby

8:00am EDT

Breakfast
Saturday March 15, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Brickman Cafe
Join us in the Brickman Café for a light breakfast and coffee before the workshops begin.
Saturday March 15, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Brickman Cafe
  Meals + Breaks

8:00am EDT

Foundations of Creative Problem Solving, Day 3
Saturday March 15, 2025 8:00am - 10:30am EDT
If you are new to FLCC, Foundations of Creative Problem Solving is your fast track to a deliberate creativity process for solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities. You’ll learn the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Process, the research-based gold standard of creativity methods, and be exposed to the FourSight framework, which can help you understand how you and your teammates approach challenges.

In an incredibly engaging format, your team of experienced facilitators will use hands-on activities, real-world examples, and a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools to give you the skills you need to advance your personal and professional goals.

Foundations of Creative Problem Solving is the first of four skills-building courses in Creative Problem Solving. After completing all four CPS courses, you will deepen your ability to facilitate and train others in the CPS process, while also becoming eligible to be considered to lead CPS programs at future CPSIs!

In this course, you will:
• Recognize and overcome blocks to creativity.
• Identify attitudes and behaviors conducive to creative thinking.
• Apply core concepts of creative thinking.
• Use a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools.
• Apply the CPS method to many simulated or real situations.
• Consciously be creative when facing problems and opportunities.

NOTE: This is a three-day course and you must be present for all of class time on all days. This core track is limited to 25 attendees. You must select Foundations of CPS when registering for CPSI to attend this track (selecting it here in Sched does not qualify as reserved spot). Foundations of Creative Problem Solving is your fast track to a deliberate creativity process for solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities. You’ll learn the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Process, the research-based gold standard of creativity methods, and be exposed to the FourSight framework, which can help you understand how you and your teammates approach challenges.

In an incredibly engaging format, your team of experienced facilitators will use hands-on activities, real-world examples, and a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools to give you the skills you need to advance your personal and professional goals.
Saturday March 15, 2025 8:00am - 10:30am EDT
  Level 1: Foundations of CPS

8:00am EDT

Creative Problem Solving Tools, Day 3
Saturday March 15, 2025 8:00am - 10:30am EDT
*PREREQUISITE: Level 1: CPS Foundations at previous CPSI or FLCC. If you did not take Level 1 but have a solid understanding of the Osborne-Parnes Creative Problem Solving process, you must connect with CPSI Program Staff before being enrolled.

Level 2: Creative Problem Solving Tools is a natural stepping stone if you have previously taken Level 1: Foundations of CPS. This fast-paced course allows beginner to intermediate facilitators to go deeper into the CPS process, adding more facilitation tools to your repertoire.

You will gain a clear understanding of which tools to use at each stage of the CPS process, as well as how to modify them to fit your session objectives or add a bit of creative flair. You will have time to practice tools to gain real mastery of them. You will also learn a variety of energizers and fun grouping games to keep your sessions engaging and interactive. Learn through small- and large-group work, including round-robin sharing and show-and-tell exercises.

In this course, you will:

• Explore a variety of divergent and convergent tools for individual and group problem solving.
• Learn how and where to apply different tools within the CPS process.
• Practice facilitating tools.
• Discover how to use tools when you or your team are unable to progress or working in areas of low preference.

NOTE: You must attend your Core CPS Course all days of the conference to complete this program and qualify for the credential assessment for CPS Level 2.

This core track is limited to 25 attendees. You must select Tools when registering for FLCC to attend this track (selecting it here in Sched does not qualify as reserved spot).
Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Bannister

Jonathan Bannister

Founder, Strategist and Facilitator, Make Happy
I'm Jonathan, the founder of Make Happy, where we're passionate about unlocking the potential within organisations. We run tailored workshops and training programmes designed to spark innovation and creativity in teams.Our approach is built around a robust framework with five pillars... Read More →
avatar for David Lunken

David Lunken

Principal, Cedarcroft Advisors
CPSI frequenter, Core Faculty, Talent Optimizer, Problem solver, Collaborator, Husband, father of 3 girls, triathlete, gardener, baker of sourdough before Covid
Saturday March 15, 2025 8:00am - 10:30am EDT
  Level 2: Creative Problem Solving Tools

9:00am EDT

Hello Fellow FLCCers (Flickers)! Is Your Mind Abuzz with Ideas? Let's do something about them!
Saturday March 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
After an enlightening and stimulating conference, participants have the chance to give themselves the gift of time for pausing and reflecting, so they can be more effective at implementing change when they get home? This workshop serves as an opportunity for participants to consider what they've learned and how they will implement their new ideas. The session will incorporate collaboration, mindfulness, reflection, and planning. 

Key Takeaways:
  • Participants will experience self-reflection regarding their implementation successes of the past and use that information to support their future endeavors
  • Participants will engage in a guided visualization
  • Participants will leave with a plan in place for implementing the new ideas they've gleaned from the conference
Speakers
avatar for Jen Verbakel

Jen Verbakel

Owner, The Art of Amateurity
Jen is a doodler, a creative dabbler, and a sewing gal! She is also a certified Kaizen Muse Creativity Coach. She believes that creativity helps people take up their own unique space, and she is working towards embodying that presence as well. She loves to chat about creative... Read More →
Saturday March 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
  Breakout Workshops

9:00am EDT

Story Alchemy®: Becoming the Hero of Your Own Life
Saturday March 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
The formula is simple: Find an old story, change it, get a new one.
That’s the universal quest—and the process of Story Alchemy®.
But how do we that? How do we find our deepest core issues, transform them, and become the hero of our own life?
Story Alchemy® is the only stand-alone therapeutic system, rooted in four foundational pillars: insightful journaling, meditation, mindful movement, and a connection to nature. Separate, each of these healing modalities is a potent elixir. Together, they are magic.

Key Takeaways:
  • Shift your point of view and perspective through a unique process called “Transformational Narration.”
  • Cultivate healthy self-love
  • Access the knowledge, creativity, and confidence you need to write a new life story
Speakers
avatar for Rachel Schaeffer

Rachel Schaeffer

therapist/writer/coach/teacher, self-employed
I've spent the past 30+ years teaching and facilitating large groups, mainly at retreat centers, colleges, and hospitals.
Saturday March 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
  Breakout Workshops

9:00am EDT

The Feeling of Creativity
Saturday March 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
There is a great deal of talk about keeping emotions out of the work place and being rational and concrete in solving problems on the job. But, In this session we are going to examine  science and experiences that help us understand and apply our emotional brain to the process of problem solving and creativity. We share a simple but provocative model of how emotions and intellect work together to create the best possible creative results, and how to recognize and leverage that aspect of our brain's core function.

Key Takeaways:
  • Recognize and describe the way the brain evokes and manages emotions;
  • Reach an understanding of emotional responses to problems and challenges and how they affect our relationship to our own creative process;
  • Apply emotional responses tool to creative challenges in specific ways that advance our problem solving and creative outcomes
Speakers
avatar for Charles (Chuck) McVinney

Charles (Chuck) McVinney

President, McVinney & Company
Summarizing the above: I'm a seasoned facilitator with 40 years of experience developing learning experiences and delivering them to all kinds of audiences all over the world. I work in major organizations and universities as a visiting professor (ask) working with teams and individuals... Read More →
Saturday March 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
  Breakout Workshops

9:00am EDT

Uncover Your Brand's Super Powers
Saturday March 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
You have everything inside of you to succeed… but how to sort it out and USE it purposefully?
Isn’t it time to Awaken to your potential, that will help you love life AND impact others?
If you relate to the above let’s use our creativity and personal ‘assets’ to design the way forward, to launch your year powerfully and purposefully.

Key Takeaways:
* Your Brand’s Values
* Learn how to use your strengths to live a life you love
* Generate the affirmations & plan that will propel you forward
Speakers
avatar for Judy Winslow

Judy Winslow

CEO - Chief Excitement Officer, UnforgettableBrands
Judy Winslow, founder of UnforgettableBrands, is a well-known brandologist focused on transforming businesses. With decades of experience, she diagnoses structural vulnerabilities, offering bespoke brand solutions that amplify uniqueness. Her philosophy sees businesses as an entrepreneur's... Read More →
Saturday March 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
  Breakout Workshops

10:30am EDT

Break
Saturday March 15, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Lobby
Saturday March 15, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Lobby
  Meals + Breaks

11:00am EDT

World Café
Saturday March 15, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Lobby
Saturday March 15, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Lobby
  Networking

12:00pm EDT

Lunch
Saturday March 15, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Brickman Cafe
Grab a bite to eat and enjoy seating inside or the outdoor covered patio in the front of the building.  
Saturday March 15, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Brickman Cafe
  Meals + Breaks

1:00pm EDT

Don’t Sleep on Networking: An Ice Water Cocktail Party
Saturday March 15, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Join us for an Ice Water Cocktail Party (with a slight twist).  Brave guests will do their best to go beneath the surface in their networking and connect with other guests on a deeper level.  No worries if you feel you never know what to talk about in these situations…we have sneaky ways to handle awkward pauses and sleepy small talk!

Key Takeaways:
  • Learn a grid technique for sharing about themselves and learning about others
  • Interact with others to practice implementing the grid techniques
  • See and be seen in a deeper, and more connective way
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Cook

Amanda Cook

Founder, The Teacher’s Edge, Inc 501(c)(3)
Amanda is veteran public school teacher and community advocate. She is a 2008 graduate of UNCG with a BA in Dance Education and minor in Communication Studies. She holds a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction and Teacher Leadership from Gardner Webb University.In 2020 she... Read More →
Saturday March 15, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
  Breakout Workshops

1:00pm EDT

How Do You Re-enter the "Real" World After Florida Creativity?
Saturday March 15, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
In this experiential session, we will share our challenges and stories ( imagines or experienced) of reentry into the "real" world after Florida Creativity, where people can sometimes appear judgmental and insensitive...so that we can keep safe, the beautiful and precious Florida Creativity moments.

I ask the questions, and thru group discussion answer: How do you keep precious the magical, empowering and creative experience of Florida Creativity when you return home? What do you say to your family and friends when they say "How was it? What parts of the experience did you share and what parts do you keep for yourself? How do you use what you have learned on a daily basis?

Key Takeaways:
  • Learn the keys to successful reentry after Florida Creativity?
  • Discover what you may wish to share or not share with people who ask "How was it?" 
  • Learn how to keep the essence of Florida Creativity precious within you when you return home and how keep it fresh until next year
Speakers
avatar for Steve Shama

Steve Shama

Retired, JoyWorks
Steve is a retired physician and a proud 25 year member of the CPSI and the creativity community, giving  many sessions at CPSI and Mindcamp. He's a full time professional speaker,  engaging audiences on topics dear to his heart…endearing communications, empathic connections between... Read More →
Saturday March 15, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
  Breakout Workshops

1:00pm EDT

Mistakes Made Meaningful: A Path to Creativity and Growth
Saturday March 15, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Mistakes happen—but they don’t have to hold us back. In this interactive session, you’ll discover how to turn mistakes into opportunities for creativity, growth, and stronger connections through tools like the Mistake Style Assessment and emotional flexibility exercises. You’ll leave with practical strategies to reframe mistakes as powerful catalysts for learning and innovation, whether for your team or personal growth.

Key Takeaways:
  • Self-Awareness of Mistake Styles: Participants will gain a deeper understanding of their unique responses to mistakes through the Mistake Style Assessment, helping them recognize patterns and make intentional choices for growth
  • Practical Strategies for Emotional Flexibility: Participants will learn actionable techniques to adapt their emotional responses to mistakes, fostering resilience and a growth-oriented mindset
  • Tools to Build a Mistake-Friendly Culture: Participants will leave with collaborative strategies and frameworks, like the Mistakes Manifesto, to create environments that embrace mistakes as opportunities for innovation and connection
Speakers
avatar for Tony Dumas

Tony Dumas

Associate Director, Playing Through Mistakes Consulting, LLC
Tony Dumas is the founder of Playing Through Mistakes Consulting, LLC, a company dedicated to transforming how individuals and teams approach mistakes—as opportunities for learning and innovation. With over 20 years of experience in education and a background in ethnomusicology... Read More →
Saturday March 15, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
  Breakout Workshops

1:00pm EDT

The Basadur Profile: Creativity and Innovation with Original Style
Saturday March 15, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
The aim of this interactive, experiential session is to enable participants to discover and describe their unique preferred blend of the different stages of the Basadur creative problem solving process, and also to understand the preferences of others. Through use of the original CPS style preference instrument, the Basadur Profile, learn how to more fully internalize the process and put it into everyday practice, honing your own unique approach to creativity and increasing your effectiveness in working with others.

Key Takeaways:
  • Increase sensitivity to individual differences in problem solving style
  • Identify your own unique creative process style
  • Understand the power of cognitive diversity as distinct from knowledge diversity
Speakers
avatar for Tim Basadur

Tim Basadur

Lead Trainer and Facilitator, Basadur Applied Innovation
I have been facilitating and training people in CPS for 30+ years. I have been a presenter at CPSI for nearly 20 years now and when I was a wee lad I helped my father, Min Basadur, with his CPSI presentations.
Saturday March 15, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
  Breakout Workshops

1:00pm EDT

Foundations of Creative Problem Solving, Day 3
Saturday March 15, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
If you are new to FLCC, Foundations of Creative Problem Solving is your fast track to a deliberate creativity process for solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities. You’ll learn the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Process, the research-based gold standard of creativity methods, and be exposed to the FourSight framework, which can help you understand how you and your teammates approach challenges.

In an incredibly engaging format, your team of experienced facilitators will use hands-on activities, real-world examples, and a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools to give you the skills you need to advance your personal and professional goals.

Foundations of Creative Problem Solving is the first of four skills-building courses in Creative Problem Solving. After completing all four CPS courses, you will deepen your ability to facilitate and train others in the CPS process, while also becoming eligible to be considered to lead CPS programs at future CPSIs!

In this course, you will:
• Recognize and overcome blocks to creativity.
• Identify attitudes and behaviors conducive to creative thinking.
• Apply core concepts of creative thinking.
• Use a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools.
• Apply the CPS method to many simulated or real situations.
• Consciously be creative when facing problems and opportunities.

NOTE: This is a three-day course and you must be present for all of class time on all days. This core track is limited to 25 attendees. You must select Foundations of CPS when registering for CPSI to attend this track (selecting it here in Sched does not qualify as reserved spot). Foundations of Creative Problem Solving is your fast track to a deliberate creativity process for solving problems and capitalizing on opportunities. You’ll learn the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Process, the research-based gold standard of creativity methods, and be exposed to the FourSight framework, which can help you understand how you and your teammates approach challenges.

In an incredibly engaging format, your team of experienced facilitators will use hands-on activities, real-world examples, and a variety of divergent and convergent thinking tools to give you the skills you need to advance your personal and professional goals.
Saturday March 15, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
  Level 1: Foundations of CPS

1:00pm EDT

Creative Problem Solving Tools, Day 3
Saturday March 15, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
*PREREQUISITE: Level 1: CPS Foundations at previous CPSI or FLCC. If you did not take Level 1 but have a solid understanding of the Osborne-Parnes Creative Problem Solving process, you must connect with CPSI Program Staff before being enrolled.

Level 2: Creative Problem Solving Tools is a natural stepping stone if you have previously taken Level 1: Foundations of CPS. This fast-paced course allows beginner to intermediate facilitators to go deeper into the CPS process, adding more facilitation tools to your repertoire.

You will gain a clear understanding of which tools to use at each stage of the CPS process, as well as how to modify them to fit your session objectives or add a bit of creative flair. You will have time to practice tools to gain real mastery of them. You will also learn a variety of energizers and fun grouping games to keep your sessions engaging and interactive. Learn through small- and large-group work, including round-robin sharing and show-and-tell exercises.

In this course, you will:

• Explore a variety of divergent and convergent tools for individual and group problem solving.
• Learn how and where to apply different tools within the CPS process.
• Practice facilitating tools.
• Discover how to use tools when you or your team are unable to progress or working in areas of low preference.

NOTE: You must attend your Core CPS Course all days of the conference to complete this program and qualify for the credential assessment for CPS Level 2.

This core track is limited to 25 attendees. You must select Tools when registering for FLCC to attend this track (selecting it here in Sched does not qualify as reserved spot).
Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Bannister

Jonathan Bannister

Founder, Strategist and Facilitator, Make Happy
I'm Jonathan, the founder of Make Happy, where we're passionate about unlocking the potential within organisations. We run tailored workshops and training programmes designed to spark innovation and creativity in teams.Our approach is built around a robust framework with five pillars... Read More →
avatar for David Lunken

David Lunken

Principal, Cedarcroft Advisors
CPSI frequenter, Core Faculty, Talent Optimizer, Problem solver, Collaborator, Husband, father of 3 girls, triathlete, gardener, baker of sourdough before Covid
Saturday March 15, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
  Level 2: Creative Problem Solving Tools

2:30pm EDT

Break
Saturday March 15, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Second Floor Balcony Area
Check your phone, grab some coffee or tea and a snack - take a breather between sessions!
Saturday March 15, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Second Floor Balcony Area
  Meals + Breaks

3:00pm EDT

Advanced Prompting for the Creative Problem Solving Process
Saturday March 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
This session will demonstrate how to use the "CRAFT-TS" framework to create personas and leverage AI throughout the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) model. Attendees will learn techniques for crafting detailed AI prompts to ideate, analyze, and prototype solutions for complex creative challenges. The session will cover best practices for prompt engineering, managing AI outputs, and integrating AI into each stage of the CPS process.

Key Takeaways:
  • Learn the CRAFT-IT framework for persona creation and usage in CPS
  • Discover methods for crafting effective AI prompts at each stage of the CPS model
  • Develop strategies for seamlessly integrating AI tools and techniques into the creative problem-solving workflow
Speakers
avatar for Sgt. Luke Buschman

Sgt. Luke Buschman

Student
Sgt. Luke Buschman served as a distinguished leader in healthcare leadership and logistics within the U.S. Army. He is transitioning to a career in creative leadership, AI enhanced creativity, and cybersecurity. Currently enrolled in creativity and innovation decision-making for leadership... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Gregory A. Buschman, MSMKT, MSIS, Ph.D.

Dr. Gregory A. Buschman, MSMKT, MSIS, Ph.D.

President, Strategic Leadership Development
A leadership author, keynote speaker, professor, and expert in leadership development and workforce optimization. Dr. Buschman specializes in creative leadership for innovation and change, generational diversity, and strength-based employee coaching. He has facilitated creative leadership... Read More →
Saturday March 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
  Breakout Workshops

3:00pm EDT

An Adventure in Creative Problem Solving – Join the Quest!
Saturday March 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
This engaging session brings the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) process to life through the educational strategy of gamification. Teachers and Trainers will embark on a creative adventure, guided by four problem-solving experts: The Detective (Clarifying the Problem), The Idea Engineer (Ideation), The Quality Control Solution Inspector (Develop), and The Trailblazer (Implement). As participants navigate each challenge presented, they will sharpen their communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and the creative problem-solving skills.

Key Takeaways:
  • By experiencing the educational strategy of gamification firsthand, educators/trainers will learn how to apply it to design more engaging, effective, and fun lessons/ training sessions.
  • Participants will deepen their understanding of the CPS process and the Creative Thinking Skills involved as they progress through each step of the gamification /simulation as they collaborate to solve the “Climate Quicksand Challenge.”
  • Educators will learn strategies to integrate the Creative Problem Solving process into their classroom curriculum and training sessions.

Speakers
avatar for Kathy Frazier

Kathy Frazier

Gifted Education and Creativity Specialist, Touching the Future Today LLC
Kathy Frazier, M.A., EDS, is a gifted education specialist at Orange City Schools, Ohio, and co-founder of Touching the Future Today LLC, which provides professional development for K-12 teachers. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, an Educational... Read More →
Saturday March 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
  Breakout Workshops

3:00pm EDT

Exploring Creativity
Saturday March 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
This workshop will assist participants to unearth their hidden creativity to discover their originality in ideas and thoughts that appeal to the Affective domain of teaching and learning. An exploration of perceptions, activities, and reflections will mobilize unforeseen talents and boost confidence in the use of creative tools and techniques grounded in theories and research.

Key Takeaways:
  • A range of hands-on activities
  • Creative thinking strategies and application to teaching and learning
  • Ideation tools that supersede traditional brainstorming
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Eleanor Pierre

Dr. Eleanor Pierre

Professor, McMaster University
Dr. Eleanor Pierre has a doctorate in Curriculum Studies from OISE-UT. She performs training and workshops for colleges and universities in a variety of areas, including teacher education, change management, program review, and evaluation of teaching and learning. She has several... Read More →
Saturday March 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
  Breakout Workshops

3:00pm EDT

Unleash Your Team's Creative Potential: The Power of Cohesion
Saturday March 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Let’s break down the barriers to fostering environments where creativity thrives! This workshop delves into the intricate relationship between team dynamics, creativity, and success. Participants will gain insights into the power of effective teamwork, the importance of understanding individual work styles, and the impact of these factors on creativity, innovation, and productivity.

Key Takeaways:
  • The importance of psychological safety in fostering creativity
  • The impact of individual work styles on team collaboration
  • The importance of strong team dynamics in achieving project goals
Speakers
avatar for Kristen Scott

Kristen Scott

Principal Change Strategist, Project Solved
Kristen Scott, MPH, is a results-driven change management and team dynamics consultant. As CEO of Project Solved, she partners with organizations to overcome challenges and achieve lasting success. Kristen’s passion for people and attention to detail, enables her to take a holistic... Read More →
Saturday March 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
  Breakout Workshops

4:30pm EDT

Break
Saturday March 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Lobby
Check your phone, grab a water and a snack before the Conference Closing.
Saturday March 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Lobby
  Meals + Breaks

5:00pm EDT

Conference Closing
Saturday March 15, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Auditorium
Join us as we wrap the 22nd Annual Florida Creativity Conference Awaken.
Saturday March 15, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Auditorium
 
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Auditorium
Brickman Cafe
Lobby
Second Floor Balcony Area
The Dalí Museum One Dali Blvd. St Petersburg, FL 33701
  • Breakout Workshops
  • Keynote
  • Level 1: Foundations of CPS
  • Level 2: Creative Problem Solving Tools
  • Meals + Breaks
  • Networking
  • Plenary Sessions + Activities
  • Pre-Conference Workshop
  • Special Curated Event