Diana Dias

Lusofona University

Diana Da Silva Dias is a psychologist with a master\'s degree in Psychology. She also holds a Ph.D. in Educational Sciences and completed public aggregation exams in psychology and management in 2017 and 2022, respectively. She chaired the Executive Committee of two Ph.D.s, one in management and another in psychology. She was vice-rector for research, quality and academic innovation. A full professor, Dr. Dias is currently a pro-rector for research and innovation. She is also the dean of two faculties of Economic, Social and Business Sciences (Lusófona University Porto and Lusófona University Lisbon). She is a senior researcher at the Center for Research on Higher Education Policies (CIPES). She has published extensively in indexed scientific journals and is the author of several books on management, psychology, and education. She is also a consultant on higher education policies at the European University Association (EUA), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Diana Dias

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Today more than ever, our world needs creativity and innovation as key pillars to drive growth, face challenges, and stand out in a competitive and demanding world. It has become pressing to reflect on how creativity and innovation can be fostered in society, especially among the younger generation who will be the protagonists of inevitable changes in the future. This book focuses on the intrinsic and fruitful link between creativity and innovation. It encompasses a set of reflections, experiences, and insights on how these two concepts become effective levers of each other. It also focuses on how to foster creativity and innovation in people, organizations, and communities, as well as how creativity and innovation can effectively make a difference for the better in a world that increasingly needs new and innovative solutions to increasingly complex problems. From diverse cultures and scientific fields and dissimilar research methodologies, the contributions that make up this book present an integrated approach to creativity and innovation as central concepts to contribute to a better society and better world. We believe that creativity and innovation are indeed the forces that drive progress, expression, and discovery. Investing in them is investing in a better, more balanced, and sustainable world.

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