01264nas a2200193   4500008003900000022001400039245006200053210006100115260004200176300001000218490000600228520071000234653002200944653001500966653002100981653001501002100001701017856003601034       2012                          d  a1927-032100aCreativity: Linking Theory and Practice for Entrepreneurs0 aCreativity Linking Theory and Practice for Entrepreneurs  aOttawabTalent First Networkc08/2012  a10-150 v23 aIn this article, creativity research is brought into focus for those involved in the practice of entrepreneurship. The author provides a background on creativity research, how it is defined, and systems models that attempt to explain it. The author distinguishes between creative and innovative activities, and provides advice to entrepreneurs to help realize the creative potential of their organizations. The author reinforces the view that entrepreneurs create new value by investing in ideas, and specific recommendations are made for creating supportive structures, building teams of creative individuals, and successfully championing ideas to acquire the resources they need to produce innovations. 10acommercialization10acreativity10aentrepreneurship10ainnovation1 aDuxbury, Tom  uhttp://timreview.ca/article/594