Ella Miron-Spektor

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Ella Miron-Spektor is an Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD. She studies the factors and conditions that promote creativity, learning and entrepreneurial success.

Mixing Business and Pleasure for Competitive Advantage

Mixing business with pleasure can be beneficial if played right. When teams are created keeping in mind both friendship and complementary resources, they will develop a system to encode, store, and use knowledge—clearly understanding who knows what and who does what within the group.

20-08-2021

Overwhelmed? Adopt a Paradox Mindset

An either/or approach says we focus better in the office for eight hours. Without this, it’s impossible to be productive. Well, this is no longer possible for many people around the globe. A paradox mindset allows us to look at the challenge, understand the need to adapt and uncover a different way of working.

07-08-2021

How the Discomfort of Paradox can unlock Creativity

Discomfort can be a hindrance to your productivity, specifically in a work setting. However, why don't we reframe that school of thought and espouse a different viewpoint? Then, maybe the discomfort won't be so bad. Read more to discover how a paradoxical mindset of discomfort can dismantle your traditional thinking and achieve newfound creativity.

14-06-2021

Why Some Employees Improve their Creativity and Others Don’t

Creativity is a capricious thing, almost fleeting. It comes and goes so swiftly. However, ever wonder why some people or some employee are far more innovative when it comes to ideas likened to their peers? Well, look no further, delve into this article and explore your curiosity.

28-06-2021