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Spring 2004 Issue
Theme: Creative Innovation" How to Gain a Competitive Advantage


COVER STORY
Spring 2004 IssueThe Decisive Difference:
BC businesses reveal how innovation provides a competitive edge to survive and succeed
By Constance Brissenden
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FEATURES
Who's Got That Special Something
How to recruit for, and develop, creativity as a competency.
By Iulia Mihai, CHRP
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BC HRMA Conference 2004
Discover the Highlights of the 42nd conference, Bridging the Gap.
By Paul Fairchild

Who's Your Mastermind?
Learn Key Strategies in the art of capturing ideas.
By Paul Gossen and Jennifer Kobyll

Quest for Creativity
This retrospective traces HR iniatives in recent decades.
By Sue Wakelin, CHRP
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Seek the Dragon's Fire - and Light
Creativity flourishes best when we stay out of our own way and embrace our light and dark sides.
By Robert Masters

The Power of Laughter

Discover simple ways to make your workplace more fun.
By Farah Kotadia
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Artists at Work
Three offbeat artists share how they stay innovative.
By Heather Conn
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DEPARTMENTS

In Short
Workplace news from around the globe.

Labour Relations
Four legistative tips help you gain an edge.
By Jennifer A. Scott

Shop Talk
Discover the value if silliness by leading through creativity
By Fay Kennington

The E-line
Blogged for learning: second of a two-part series
By Roberta L. Westwood, CHRP

Off The Shelf
The Artist's Way at Work: Riding the Dragon (Twelve Weeks to Creative Freedom).
By Mark Bryan with Julia Cameron and Catherine Allen
Reviewed by Catherine Harling

  Tech Talk
Websites on innovation as a competitive edge
By Doug Reid

Current Clips
Books on creative innovation
By Doris Toovey

CHRP Update
Find out how a CHRP enhances organizations.
By Stephanie Milliken, CHRP

Health and Wellness
Five steps to greater creativity: Unbock your trauma.
By Barbra Sundquist, CHRP

Leadershift
Focus on Scott Brattly, HR Manager for BC - Labatt Breweries/Columbia Brewery
By Ian Caldwell



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