Happy New Year! Steve Dahlberg of the Creative Education Foundation asked me to post their call for leaders/presenters for 52nd International Creative Problem Solving Institute "(CPSI) 2006, to be held June 25 to 30, 2006, in Chicago. Deadline for proposals is January 15. More information can be had online at the CPSI Leader/Presenter FAQ.

Here are the published guidelines:

GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR CPSI LEADERSHIP AND PRESENTING:

* As CPSI leaders/presenters, we recognize that leadership is more than planning, organizing and facilitating. It's the ability to inspire others and to create experiences that enable them to grow and learn on their way to achieving objectives.

* As CPSI leaders/presenters, we understand the power of Creative Problem Solving, Applied Imagination, and creative thinking. We know that CPSI is more than the Osborn-Parnes Creative Problem Solving process. Yet this process continues to evolve and provides a sound, ongoing foundation for - and a link between - all our programs and other creativity concepts.

* As CPSI leaders/presenters, we are primarily customer-oriented, keeping in mind the needs, desires and concerns of our participants. This includes having a global perspective and appreciating and addressing the requirements of a multi-cultural community.

* As CPSI leaders/presenters, we stay current on the trends and developments in creativity, innovation and imagination, demonstrating a continuing ability to improve, enhance, innovate and re-invent.

* As leaders/presenters, we "walk the talk," modeling creativity values in words and actions.

* As CPSI leaders/presenters, we work effectively in teams.

* As CPSI leaders/presenters, we believe in CPSI and spread the word, inviting new participants to benefit from the CPSI experience.

* As CPSI leaders/presenters, we're willing and able to go the extra mile to contribute to the health and growth of the Creative Education Foundation.

If you are willing to lead/present in the spirit of these guidelines, please complete our online form for proposals and program leadership at: http://www.cpsiconference.com/proposal.cfm