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Cision Canada
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
Making Creativity a Business Strategy: Former Disney Exec Duncan Wardle Joins Info-Tech Research Group's Digital Disruption Podcast
In episode 12 of Digital Disruption, Info-Tech Research Group's popular podcast, award-winning innovation & creativity expert Duncan Wardle joins host Geoff Nielson to discuss why creative leadership will matter most in an AI-driven world and how imagination, empathy, and intuition may become tomorrow's most essential skills. TORONTO, May 12, 2025 /CNW/ - With AI adoption accelerating and organizations searching for new ways to stay relevant, creative thinking is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after leadership skills. While automation advances, human imagination is becoming the new competitive advantage. To help leaders unlock this powerful yet often overlooked capability, Info-Tech Research Group has released its twelfth episode of the Digital Disruption podcast, titled "Disney Exec Explains Why Creativity Is the Most Important Skill for the Future". The newly published episode features Duncan Wardle, former head of creativity and innovation at Disney. In this thought-provoking conversation, Wardle explores the role of creativity in an AI-dominated world, revealing why imagination, curiosity, empathy, and intuition will be the most employable skills of the next decade. Drawing from his work with Pixar, Marvel, and Fortune 100 companies, Wardle explains to podcast listeners how leaders can overcome "no because" cultures, unlock bold ideas, and build environments that foster meaningful innovation. "The organizations that will thrive in the future are the ones that create room for experimentation, challenge their assumptions, and embrace divergent thinking," says Geoff Nielson, Senior Vice President of Brand at Info-Tech Research Group and host of the show."We're at a moment now where efficiency is prized and creativity often gets sidelined. Duncan Wardle's perspective is a reminder that technology alone isn't the answer; what we do with it, and how we empower our people to think differently, is where transformation happens." Digital Disruption, Episode 12: "Disney Exec Explains Why Creativity Is the Most Important Skill for the Future" Throughout the twelfth episode of Digital Disruption, Wardle introduces practical exercises to help leaders and teams access their most creative thinking, even in highly structured or regulated environments. From energizers that help teams break out of "busy beta" to the power of "yes, and" collaboration, listeners will gain the tools needed to disrupt stale mindsets and move from incremental to breakthrough ideas. The episode also touches on: Why AI gives more time to think, and how to use that time meaningfully The future of innovation in industries like entertainment, sports, and education Creating cultures of collaboration where ideas grow into action Tools to overcome rigid thinking and make creativity a repeatable process Geoff Nielson's conversation with Duncan Wardle offers a creative reset for leaders looking to spark innovation in the face of exponential technological change. Wardle also challenges listeners to rethink how ideas are generated and shared, emphasizing the need to prioritize human connection, create time for imagination, and encourage more courageous leadership in uncertain times. Episode 12 of Digital Disruption with Duncan Wardle is now available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. New episodes are released regularly, featuring bold conversations with thinkers, builders, and researchers shaping the future of business and technology. To learn more, visit the Digital Disruption podcast page and follow Info-Tech Research Group on LinkedIn and X for updates. For more information about guest opportunities and participation in upcoming episodes, please contact [email protected]. Media Passes for Info-Tech LIVE 2025 in Las Vegas Media professionals, including journalists, podcasters, and influencers, are invited to attend Info-Tech LIVE 2025 to gain exclusive access to research, content, and interviews with industry leaders. For those unable to attend in person, Info-Tech offers a digital pass option, providing access to live-streamed keynotes, select sessions, and exclusive virtual interviews with speakers and analysts. Media professionals looking to apply for in-person or digital passes can contact [email protected] to secure their spot and cover the latest advancements in IT directly from the event or remotely. About Info-Tech Research Group Info-Tech Research Group is one of the world's leading research and advisory firms, proudly serving over 30,000 IT and HR professionals. The company produces unbiased, highly relevant research and provides advisory services to help leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For nearly 30 years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with teams to provide them with everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organizations. To learn more about Info-Tech's divisions, visit McLean & Company for HR research and advisory services and SoftwareReviews for software buying insights. Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm's Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact [email protected].
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Making Creativity a Business Strategy: Former Disney Exec Duncan Wardle Joins Info-Tech Research Group's Digital Disruption Podcast
In episode 12 of Digital Disruption, Info-Tech Research Group's popular podcast, award-winning innovation & creativity expert Duncan Wardle joins host Geoff Nielson to discuss why creative leadership will matter most in an AI-driven world and how imagination, empathy, and intuition may become tomorrow's most essential skills. TORONTO, May 12, 2025 /CNW/ - With AI adoption accelerating and organizations searching for new ways to stay relevant, creative thinking is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after leadership skills. While automation advances, human imagination is becoming the new competitive advantage. To help leaders unlock this powerful yet often overlooked capability, Info-Tech Research Group has released its twelfth episode of the Digital Disruption podcast, titled "Disney Exec Explains Why Creativity Is the Most Important Skill for the Future". The newly published episode features Duncan Wardle, former head of creativity and innovation at Disney. In this thought-provoking conversation, Wardle explores the role of creativity in an AI-dominated world, revealing why imagination, curiosity, empathy, and intuition will be the most employable skills of the next decade. Drawing from his work with Pixar, Marvel, and Fortune 100 companies, Wardle explains to podcast listeners how leaders can overcome "no because" cultures, unlock bold ideas, and build environments that foster meaningful innovation. "The organizations that will thrive in the future are the ones that create room for experimentation, challenge their assumptions, and embrace divergent thinking," says Geoff Nielson, Senior Vice President of Brand at Info-Tech Research Group and host of the show. "We're at a moment now where efficiency is prized and creativity often gets sidelined. Duncan Wardle's perspective is a reminder that technology alone isn't the answer; what we do with it, and how we empower our people to think differently, is where transformation happens." Digital Disruption, Episode 12: "Disney Exec Explains Why Creativity Is the Most Important Skill for the Future" Throughout the twelfth episode of Digital Disruption, Wardle introduces practical exercises to help leaders and teams access their most creative thinking, even in highly structured or regulated environments. From energizers that help teams break out of "busy beta" to the power of "yes, and" collaboration, listeners will gain the tools needed to disrupt stale mindsets and move from incremental to breakthrough ideas. The episode also touches on: Why AI gives more time to think, and how to use that time meaningfully The future of innovation in industries like entertainment, sports, and education Creating cultures of collaboration where ideas grow into action Tools to overcome rigid thinking and make creativity a repeatable process Geoff Nielson's conversation with Duncan Wardle offers a creative reset for leaders looking to spark innovation in the face of exponential technological change. Wardle also challenges listeners to rethink how ideas are generated and shared, emphasizing the need to prioritize human connection, create time for imagination, and encourage more courageous leadership in uncertain times. Episode 12 of Digital Disruption with Duncan Wardle is now available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. New episodes are released regularly, featuring bold conversations with thinkers, builders, and researchers shaping the future of business and technology. To learn more, visit the Digital Disruption podcast page and follow Info-Tech Research Group on LinkedIn and X for updates. For more information about guest opportunities and participation in upcoming episodes, please contact pr@ Media Passes for Info-Tech LIVE 2025 in Las Vegas Media professionals, including journalists, podcasters, and influencers, are invited to attend Info-Tech LIVE 2025 to gain exclusive access to research, content, and interviews with industry leaders. For those unable to attend in person, Info-Tech offers a digital pass option, providing access to live-streamed keynotes, select sessions, and exclusive virtual interviews with speakers and analysts. Media professionals looking to apply for in-person or digital passes can contact pr@ to secure their spot and cover the latest advancements in IT directly from the event or remotely. About Info-Tech Research Group Info-Tech Research Group is one of the world's leading research and advisory firms, proudly serving over 30,000 IT and HR professionals. The company produces unbiased, highly relevant research and provides advisory services to help leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For nearly 30 years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with teams to provide them with everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organizations. To learn more about Info-Tech's divisions, visit McLean & Company for HR research and advisory services and SoftwareReviews for software buying insights. Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm's Media Insiders program. 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Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bradley basketball is re-loading its coaching staff. Meet the three new assistants here
PEORIA — Bradley basketball head coach Brian Wardle re-loaded his coaching staff for the 2025-26 season on Wednesday, bringing in three new members. Allan Hanson comes in from Southern Utah, Bobby Suarez from Portland and Kamrein Street from Western Illinois. They join returning staff members Mike Black (assistant coach) and Pat Althoff (special assistant to the head coach). Advertisement Suarez will serve as assistant coach and have a major role in BU's recruiting. Hanson comes in as an assistant coach and Street is director of basketball operations. The entire staff will spend the offseason defining and adjusting roles. They replace Wardle's two longtime assistants, Jimmie Foster and Mike Bargen, who moved up to jobs with Colorado State and Indiana, respectively. Bradley head coach Brian Wardle directs his defense as they battle Southern Illinois in the first half of their MVC basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 at Carver Arena in Peoria. The Braves defeated the Salukis 78-64. "When you have coaches moving up the job ladder and you're bringing in new coaches, it takes some time to get to know everyone," Wardle said. "We'll take the summer to figure it out. I haven't divvied up yet who is going to work with guards, wings and all that. Advertisement "Bobby Suarez will be director of recruiting for our staff. We'll go from there." More: Bradley basketball gets a small forward via transfer portal to boost rebounding, defense Wardle has developed coaches as well as star players in a program that has earned two NCAA Tournament bids with Missouri Valley Conference Tournament championships, gone to the NIT three straight seasons, won an MVC regular-season championship and reached 20 wins six times. The BU head coach has been busy re-loading a roster and a coaching staff at the same time after a 28-9 season. "All of them I had ties to previous relationships with, really close friends and respected colleagues all recommended them highly," Wardle said. "I was looking for some new ideas, new energy, guys who came from different coaching trees. Advertisement "I think that's good for me. After 10 years, I didn't want to be stale, be too comfortable." Meet Bobby Suarez Bradley Braves men's basketball assistant coach and staff recruiting director Bobby Suarez. Bobby Suarez is an assistant coach and Bradley's director of recruiting for the staff. He became associate head coach at University of Portland midway through the 2022-23 season. He was brought into the West Coast Conference program by head coach Shantay Legans as an assistant in April of 2021. He spent the previous four years as an assistant under Legans at Eastern Washington. He played a significant role in Portland's program-turning 19-win season in 2021-22, helping to bring in 13 scholarship players to the program prior to that season. Advertisement Suarez helped develop three Big Sky Conference MVPs in a four-year span at Eastern Washington: Tanner Groves (2021), Mason Peatling (2020) and Bogdan Bliznyuk (2018). He was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) 30-Under-30 Team in June of 2020, representing the 30 most outstanding men's college basketball coaches under the age of 30. Meet Allan Hanson Bradley Braves men's basketball assistant coach Allan Hanson. Allan Hanson is a Bradley assistant coach. He was an assistant coach at Southern Utah University the last two seasons under head coach Rob Jeter. He joined that Southern Utah staff after a stint as an assistant at Western Illinois, where Jeter was also coaching. Advertisement Hanson played collegiately at Wisconsin-Milwaukee from 2004-08 and was a member of two NCAA Tournament teams, as well as a Sweet 16 squad. He played for Jeter for three seasons at Milwaukee. He was Wisconsin-Milwaukee director of basketball operations in 2015 and was Wisconsin-Milwaukee video coordinator/player development in 2014. Hanson was a head coach at Nicolet High School in Glendale, Wisconsin, where he compiled a 117-37 overall record and led his team to the 2019 WIAA state championship with a team ranked No. 7 in the nation by USA Today. Meet Kamrein Street Bradley Braves men's basketball director of basketball operations Kamrein Street. Kamrein Street takes over as Bradley men's director of basketball operations. Advertisement He held that role at Western Illinois and eventually moved up to a full assistant coaching position with the Leathernecks. He was a graduate assistant at Western Illinois from 2019-2021, and also worked as an academic coordinator for two head coaching regimes there. Street served as an assistant coach at South Suburban College (2018-2019). The Bulldogs finished the season 28-4 and had the longest winning streak in college basketball (21 consecutive wins) as well as two consecutive months of being ranked No. 1 in NJCAA. He played four years of college basketball at Lincoln Christian University (2018), earned a bachelors in business administration, and also holds a Master's in sports management from WIU. Dave Eminian is the Journal Star sports columnist, and covers Bradley men's basketball, the Rivermen and Chiefs. He writes the Cleve In The Eve sports column for He can be reached at 686-3206 or deminian@ Follow him on @icetimecleve. This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Bradley basketball coaching staff: BU adds three new assistant coaches
Newsweek
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Wordle' Today #1408 Hints, Clues and Answer for Sunday, April 27 Game
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. If you are having trouble with Sunday's Wordle puzzle, we have a few helpful clues for you. Wordle, created by Brooklyn-based software engineer Josh Wardle in January 2021, quickly gained global popularity. The game skyrocketed from just 91 players in November 2021 to more than 2 million by January 2022. This surge of interest caught the attention of The New York Times, which acquired the game for an undisclosed seven-figure sum in early 2022. In Wordle, players must guess a secret five-letter word within six tries. The game offers color-coded feedback: green tiles indicate the correct letter in the right position; yellow means the letter is in the word but in the wrong place; and gray signals that the letter is not in the word. In a January 2022 interview, Wardle explained why he settled on five-letter words and six attempts. "I tested different word lengths and the number of tries players were allowed," he said. "Through that process, I found that five letters and six tries created the perfect balance. It's challenging but still solvable, giving players a real sense of accomplishment." Erhan Aslan, an expert in applied linguistics who teaches at the University of Reading in the United Kingdom, previously provided some useful advice for Wordle players in an interview with Newsweek. "One thing that I think is important in this game is the starting word chosen," Aslan said. "Starting off with words that include commonly used vowels, for example, e and a, consonants such as r and t, and sound sequences might be helpful." He added: "Choosing a word that starts with q, z, j or x, for instance, may not be the best choice. You get more feedback after a few guesses. Users need to draw on some knowledge of phonics to narrow down or eliminate some words that they might be thinking." If you are looking for today's answer, it is further down in the article—proceed with caution. Stock image. A mobile phone shows Wordle on January 2, 2022. Stock image. A mobile phone shows Wordle on January 2, 2022. Nick Ansell/PA Wire/AP Wordle #1,408, Clues for Sunday, April 27 Hint #1: These grow in your garden. Hint #2: Something thin or weak. Hint #3: Ends with a y, like many adjectives. Hint #4: This word has a repeated vowel. Hint #5: Synonyms include "untidy" and "wild." Wordle #1,408, Answer for Sunday, April 27 Sunday's Wordle answer is "weedy." If you didn't figure out today's Wordle puzzle, don't fret: the game resets at midnight in your time zone, so you can always try again then.
Boston Globe
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Falsehoods about Mayor Michelle Wu are spreading — now what?
That's the journalistic conundrum of the misinformation age. Ignore false allegations, and they can fester and spread in the shadows. Shine a light on it, and you might help amplify it. This isn't a new dilemma — journalists were unsure how to cover the smear campaign about John McCain's so-called 'love child' or the insidious lie about president Barack Obama's religion. Advertisement But social media has turbocharged the spread of misinformation, and journalists have less and less time to respond and fight the barrage of fake news posts. And as we enter into a local election season, the stakes keep getting higher. So, how do you debunk a lie without spreading it? In a 2018 white paper about what she called the ' Advertisement 'Whenever you see candidates who are women or women of color, you often see their identities used against them. It's often in local races,' Wardle said. 'The argument is that, by giving people warning, you're saying, 'You're going to see rumors circulating in small community groups, so be aware.' You're trying to build resilience so you're not ignoring it.' (Wu's main opponent, Josh Kraft, is Jewish — and in the current environment, you should probably be prepared for mis- and disinformation about him, too.) I reached out to the Advertisement In an email, a spokesperson for Wu told me that the named individual is a US citizen who is civically active, is part of the Wardle told me that misinformation tends to grow in local communities because people have an emotional tie to their neighborhoods. As for strategies to cope with potential misinformation, she recommends audiences 'just stop and recognize that people who are trying to fool us are taking advantage of our emotions.' Other recommendations include doing a Google search to see if other newsrooms have mentioned the potential fake news post in question; reading laterally — meaning to read many different sources on the same topic; and visiting the 'About' page of the news site to learn more about who's behind it and when it was established. In the end, the best defense against disinformation may be transparency — not just from politicians, but from journalists too. That means acknowledging the risk of repeating a lie, while also trusting readers enough to tell them the truth about why we're calling it out. But responsible debunking — grounded in facts, context, and care — is still journalism's best answer. Advertisement This is an excerpt from , a Globe Opinion newsletter from columnist Marcela García. . Marcela García is a Globe columnist. She can be reached at
