{"id":12937,"date":"2013-11-14T18:39:10","date_gmt":"2013-11-15T01:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svapm.org\/?p=12937"},"modified":"2013-11-14T18:39:10","modified_gmt":"2013-11-15T01:39:10","slug":"imagine-this","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/svapm.org\/?p=12937","title":{"rendered":"Imagine This!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/svapm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/iStock_000008845773Small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-12938\" alt=\"lamp bulb tulips\" src=\"https:\/\/svapm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/iStock_000008845773Small-300x222.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/svapm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/iStock_000008845773Small-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/svapm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/iStock_000008845773Small.jpg 805w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a>How often do you daydream?<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Recent studies suggest the cornerstone of creativity is imagination.\u00a0 Take a break every day to quietly daydream.\u00a0\u00a0 Engage in &#8220;what if&#8221; games to challenge the status quo.<\/p>\n<p>Imagination depends upon memory.\u00a0 Create an environment that includes aroma&#8217;s; your sense of smell is perhaps the most provocative and can elicit memories from years ago.<\/p>\n<p>Stop judging.\u00a0 The judgmental side of you is likely to knock down a great idea the second you think it.<\/p>\n<p>Exercise.\u00a0 Physical activity can amplify new ideas.<\/p>\n<p>Sleep well.\u00a0 Studies show that creativity declines with lack of sleep.<\/p>\n<p>Creativity is an essential competency for project managers.\u00a0 Methodology is our guide; imagination is our freedom.\u00a0 Use\u00a0methodology\u00a0wisely\u00a0 and imagine freely to find new solutions to old problems and enhance project success.<\/p>\n<p>Lisa DiTullio, Principal, Your Project Office, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yourprojectoffice.com\">www.yourprojectoffice.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How often do you 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