The document discusses an assignment given to five people located around the world to find things they have in common. It lists many basic human characteristics, behaviors, activities and preferences that the five people share, such as being human, breathing air, having families, education and using technology. It also notes some more unique commonalities like being right handed, having visited the US, and preferences for certain foods and beverages. The document concludes that despite their differences, these five individuals from diverse backgrounds feel connected through their shared creativity.

1. Suraj Nair
Entrepreneur
A Crash Course on Creativity – Assignment 1

2. Kim English
Nursing Professor
A Crash Course on Creativity – Assignment 1

3. Lara Joy Sajorda
A Crash Course on Creativity – Assignment 1

4. Alex Vouzoukos-Field
Graphic Designer
A Crash Course on Creativity – Assignment 1

5. Pam Payne
Creativity & Innovation Support Manager
A Crash Course on Creativity – Assignment 1

6. Located all over the world
Kim Alex
Pam
Suraj Lara

7. THE ASSIGNMENT….
“Find as many things as you can that you ALL
have in common. The more surprising the
better!”
Question: What can five people from all over
the world possibly have in common?
What links us together?

8. • We’re human.
• We breathe air.
• Drink liquids.
• Eat food.
• Have two eyes, 2 ears, a nose
and a mouth.
• Have DNA.
• Have fingerprints.
• Have parents.
• Were once children.
• Walk on two legs.
• Bathe regularly.
• Brush our teeth regularly.
• Comb our hair.
• Experience emotions: anger,
love, sadness, happiness, etc.
• Have a family.

9. • played with toys as a child.
• use a pen and a pencil.
• have a view from our windows.
• have birthdays.
• like animals.
• have a favorite flower.
• like the sunshine.
• have a favorite color.
• have hobbies we enjoy.
• have a best friend.
• like nature.
• drink from a cup.
• use a fork, spoon, and knife to eat.
And we’ve all been in love
and hurt in a relationship

10. Using a computer.
Having a Facebook page.
Using Linked-In.
Having a smart-phone.
Texting.
Taking photos.
Using the internet.
Using transportation to get around.
Working and getting paid.
Reading for enjoyment.
Watching a favorite program on TV.
Listening to music.
Watching movies.
Getting an education.
Traveling to different places.
We enjoy road-trips.
Have dreams and aspirations.

11. THERE ARE THOSE THINGS THAT WERE A LITTLE
MORE INTERESTING:
We are all right handed.
We all live in different countries around the world yet all
speak English.
We have all been to the U.S.
We all like mountains and small towns.
We have all had a variety of jobs.
We are all over 5’2”.
We all have a brother.
All of our mothers are still alive.
None of use have been skydiving or bungee jumping.
We all write ourselves notes to remind ourselves of
things.
We all like theme parks.
We all sleep on at least one pillow.

12. AND A FEW OF THE FOODS WE HAVE IN COMMON:
• We all like tea over coffee.
• Milk
• Chocolate
• Flavor crisps (or chips)
• Cheese
• Still water over sparkling
• Popcorn
• Pasta/spagetti

13. FINALLY, WE ALL AGREE THAT WE ARE
CONNECTED THROUGH…
Creativity!

14. AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO
TO BECOME

15. Thank You!
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