--- title: "Center for Innovative Leadership: News and Research Hub | culture" description: culture | Stay connected to the latest news and research from Furman University's Center for Innovative Leadership. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/tag/culture#main-content) [![CIL Blog_7](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/CIL%20Blog_7.png?width=2000&height=487&name=CIL%20Blog_7.png "CIL Blog_7")](https://furman.edu/cil) [![Sarah Waylett stands at a desk of 4 people, who are working on writing on paper.](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/hubfs/DSC_0239.jpg)](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/the-power-of-design-thinking-for-creative-problem-solving) [innovation](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/tag/innovation), [culture](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/tag/culture), [creativity](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/tag/creativity), [Furman Innovation Lab](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/tag/furman-innovation-lab), [teams](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/tag/teams) ## [The Power of Design Thinking for Creative Problem-Solving](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/the-power-of-design-thinking-for-creative-problem-solving) ![Picture of Sarah Waylett](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Sarah%20Waylett%202.jpg?width=50&name=Sarah%20Waylett%202.jpg) [Sarah Waylett](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/author/sarah-waylett) Apr 23, 2026, 3:11:20 PM In a complex, rapidly changing world, traditional problem-solving often falls short. 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Markets fluctuate wildly, the fu... 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[Read more](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/the-pure-conflict-cycle) [![](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/hubfs/prevent%20conflict.jpg)](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/how-to-prevent-conflict-before-it-starts) [conflict](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/tag/conflict), [leadership](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/tag/leadership), [culture](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/tag/culture), [advice](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/tag/advice), [challenges](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/tag/challenges), [Furman Innovation Lab](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/tag/furman-innovation-lab) ## [How to Prevent Conflict Before It Starts](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/how-to-prevent-conflict-before-it-starts) ![Picture of Clemson Turregano](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-04-29%20at%204.14.18%20PM.png?width=50&name=Screenshot%202024-04-29%20at%204.14.18%20PM.png) [Clemson Turregano](https://knowledgehub.cil.furman.edu/author/clemson-turregano) Mar 27, 2024, 1:42:23 PM Are you in conflict right now? 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