“There’s something about deeply understanding and learning about another culture that’s transformative,” Galinsky, a Columbia Business School professor, told NPR.
What the Research Shows
In one study, Galinsky and his colleagues tracked business school students during a 10-month MBA program. They tested the students using standard creativity measures at the beginning and end of the school term. They found that students who’d dated someone from another country during the term became more creative.
In another project, Galinsky examined fashion lines presented by major houses over 21 seasons. He found that the time fashion designers spent immersed in a different culture “predicted their entire fashion line creativity.”
Listen to the NPR Podcast
Intrigued by what you’ve read? Want to learn more about stimulating creativity?
Then check out NPR’s Hidden Brain podcast from July 2, The Edge Effect, at this link.
