Creativity as Part of Everyday Life

Creativity as Part of Everyday Life  
Thursday, Nov. 5 from 12:15pm - 1:15pm PT
Zoom (register for link)

Presented by associate professor of management, Jennifer Mueller. During this time of disruption (e.g., Covid-19, social unrest), we need creativity now more than ever.  Yet, some people assume creativity is reserved for geniuses and not something just anybody can do.  In this seminar, we will learn that anyone can be creative. We will identify and learn to use two strategies proven to bring more creativity into your everyday experience so that you can:

• Change your thinking to improve your physical and mental well-being
• Identify new problem solving opportunities in your life 
• Lead creativity in the workplace and recognize creative solutions when they come your way

Jennifer Mueller Bio:
Jennifer Mueller is an associate professor of management in the University of San Diego School of Business, where she teaches organizational behavior and leadership classes at both the undergraduate and MBA levels. Mueller’s research examines the costs and benefits of collaboration in teams, as well as the biases people have against creative ideas and creative people. She has published several articles in top management journals including: Academy of Management Journal, Administrative Science Quarterly, Journal of Applied Psychology, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Journal of Experimental Social Psychology and Psychological Science. Mueller is currently on the editorial board of the Journal of Applied Psychology as well as Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes. She has held positions at several business schools including Yale School of Management and the Stern School of Business at NYU, and she was an assistant professor in the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania for seven years before joining USD in 2012.

The Alumni Association is partnering with the School of Business and its Lifelong Learning program to bring this session to all USD alumni.