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What is one of the most important skills for future jobs by 2020 according to the World Economic Forum?
What is one of the most important skills for future jobs by 2020 according to the World Economic Forum?
What is Bernadette Duffy's profession?
What is Bernadette Duffy's profession?
What does Rob think we should do less of in schools?
What does Rob think we should do less of in schools?
What should everyone do on a daily basis to foster creativity?
What should everyone do on a daily basis to foster creativity?
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What does the BBC rely on for its success?
What does the BBC rely on for its success?
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What does 'redress the balance' mean?
What does 'redress the balance' mean?
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How is creativity described in the text?
How is creativity described in the text?
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What does Rob say at the end of the text?
What does Rob say at the end of the text?
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What website does the text suggest for English learners?
What website does the text suggest for English learners?
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What is the main focus of Bernadette Duffy's advice?
What is the main focus of Bernadette Duffy's advice?
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Study Notes
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Creativity is in the bones of Rob, who is a very creative person.
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The World Economic Forum forecasts that by 2020, creativity will be in the top three most important skills for future jobs.
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This is particularly relevant for younger people who will be entering the world of work soon.
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Bernadette Duffy, an early years consultant, believes that we need to teach skills in a way that is easily measured and tested.
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She says we need to focus on teaching skills legitimately, which means fairly and reasonably.
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Rob thinks that we focus too much on teaching skills in schools.
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Creativity is important in all areas of life.
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On a daily basis, everyone should take fifteen minutes of unfocused time to start forming new connections between disparate ideas.
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Creativity is the lifeblood of the BBC.
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Redress the balance means to make things fairer and more equal.
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Creativity is something that runs through someone's veins.
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