as in creativity
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
caregivers are trained to watch for signs of depression and suicidal ideation—some patients are likely to put their fantasies to action
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The program hones in on ideation, UX user testing and marketing, and leadership and storytelling.
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Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
In both cases, authorities found evidence after the shooting that the shooter had kept writings expressing violent ideation.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 6 Sep. 2024
Program goals will be met through two tracks, including end-to-end practice through ideation, user experience, user testing and marketing, and thought leadership and storytelling by connecting equity leaders directly to participating bands.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Fujiwara presented a Fragment University lecture on his Collaboration Theory for the first time outside Tokyo, providing practical tips, techniques, and frameworks on collaboration and ideation.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 May 2024
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Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
In both cases, authorities found evidence after the shooting that the shooter had kept writings expressing violent ideation.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 6 Sep. 2024
Program goals will be met through two tracks, including end-to-end practice through ideation, user experience, user testing and marketing, and thought leadership and storytelling by connecting equity leaders directly to participating bands.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Fujiwara presented a Fragment University lecture on his Collaboration Theory for the first time outside Tokyo, providing practical tips, techniques, and frameworks on collaboration and ideation.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 May 2024
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“Ideation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideation. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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