Our Most Important Creative Task: Interview with Mark Runco

Runco, Mark A.; Lebuda, Izabela

doi:10.2478/ctra-2020-0021

Abstract

In the interview with Mark Runco, one of most prolific creativity researchers, we discuss his career, main areas of research interest, chosen research methods and share his thoughts about the future of research on creativity and effectiveness in scientific work.

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Our Most Important Creative Task: Interview with Mark Runco

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