André Walton's expertise is in the area of
organizational creativity. Born and educated to Bachelor’s Degree level in England, André graduated with a Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno. His research area was the social and environmental influences on creativity, in particular, how factors such as stress, competition and organizational norms effect people’s motivation to be creative.
André lived in Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada, until 2007 and now splits his time between the US and Portugal.
organizational creativity. Born and educated to Bachelor’s Degree level in England, André graduated with a Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno. His research area was the social and environmental influences on creativity, in particular, how factors such as stress, competition and organizational norms effect people’s motivation to be creative.
André lived in Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada, until 2007 and now splits his time between the US and Portugal.
The concept of Spherical Thinking was developed by André* as was the Group Affiliation Model of Creativity**. He has also been an active researcher in the field of social psychology and law and is a consultant for the National Judicial College.
Although he pursued academic research only in recent years, André spent the previous twenty years as an active entrepreneur building an international corporate group based in Europe and the U.S. Originally trained as a physicist, André has also been a business consultant in the area of corporate growth through new product and new market development. André won three prestigious awards for his work in the areas of innovation, small business development and export marketing and is now the Visiting Professor of Creativity and Entrepreneurship at the University of Wales Newport Business School. He is also Adjunct Faculty at the University of Nevada, Reno where he teaches Creative Management as part of the Master's Degree in Justice Management
A keen musician, André has played flute on over a dozen CDs with musical styles ranging from celtic to jazz. He now has a jazz trio, '2nd Adolescence' in the Algarve, Portugal.
Although he pursued academic research only in recent years, André spent the previous twenty years as an active entrepreneur building an international corporate group based in Europe and the U.S. Originally trained as a physicist, André has also been a business consultant in the area of corporate growth through new product and new market development. André won three prestigious awards for his work in the areas of innovation, small business development and export marketing and is now the Visiting Professor of Creativity and Entrepreneurship at the University of Wales Newport Business School. He is also Adjunct Faculty at the University of Nevada, Reno where he teaches Creative Management as part of the Master's Degree in Justice Management
A keen musician, André has played flute on over a dozen CDs with musical styles ranging from celtic to jazz. He now has a jazz trio, '2nd Adolescence' in the Algarve, Portugal.
Publications and Presentations
PUBLICATIONS: BOOKS/WORKBOOKS
Walton, A. P., (2010). Embracing the New Era: Managing oneself and others in the era of creativity. CreateSpace.
Walton, A. P., Simpson, J. (2007). Home is where the heart is…….or is it? A summary of immigration law. A. Walton & J. Simpson, (Eds.). Foundation for Relevant Education About the Law. Las Vegas, NV
Walton, A. P., Simpson, J. (2006). Guide to the State Courts of Nevada. A. Walton & J. Simpson, (Eds.). Foundation for Relevant Education About the Law. Las Vegas, NV
Walton, A. P., Simpson, J. (2006). Guide to the U.S Court System. A. Walton & J. Simpson, (Eds.). Foundation for Relevant Education About the Law, Las Vegas, NV
PUBLICATIONS: PAPERS
Walton, A. P. (2003). The influence of social norms on the motivation to be creative. Proceedings of the 17th Annual UIC Research Symposium. Chicago, IL: University of Illinois.
Walton, A. P. (2003). The impact of interpersonal factors on creativity. The International Journal of Business and Entrepreneurial Research, 9, 146-162
Wright, T. A., & Walton, A. P. (2003). Affect, psychological well-being and creativity: Results of a field study. Journal of Business and Management, 9, 21-32.
Walton, A. P. (2002). The nature of creativity, and its relationship to wellbeing and power position. Proceedings of the 16th Annual UIC Research Symposium. Chicago, IL: University of Illinois.
PRESENTATIONS
Walton, A. P. & Deacon, J. (2009). Entrepreneurship ‘Sandpit’. Smithsonian Folklife 2009. Washington, D.C., June 2009.
Walton, A. P. (2009) Tackling turbulence in the era of creativity. Creative Problem Solving Institute, Boston, MA, June 2009.
Walton, A. P. (2005) Social influences on creativity: Threat, group affiliation, and norms. The 19th Annual UIC Research Symposium. San Francisco, CA, August 2005.
Walton, A. P. (2005). Creativity, with you – without you. Creative Problem Solving Institute, Night Flight, St. Paul, MN. June, 2005.
Walton, A. P. The influence of social norms on the motivation to be creative. The 17th Annual UIC Research Symposium. Chicago, IL. August, 2003.
Walton, A. P. The nature of creativity, and its relationship to wellbeing and power position. The 16th Annual UIC Research Symposium. San Diego, CA. August, 2002.
Wright, T.A., Walton, A. P., Larwood, L. ‘Happiness’ and creativity: Results of a field study. 43rd Annual Meeting of the Western Academy of Management, Santa Fe, NM. March, 2002.
As well as the above presentations André Walton has conducted workshops for individuals and organizations and is approved for conducting continuing education programs for members of the Nevada Bar. More information at: www.creativepaths.org/workshops.htm or www.creativepaths.org.uk/workshops.htm
Acknowledgements
The concept of the **Group Affiliation Model of Creativity was developed during work on my Ph.D. and I am grateful to the important role played in its development by Dr. Markus Kemmelmeier.
*My wife, Robin, is responsible for the name 'Spherical Thinking' and I am most grateful to her for that useful label.
Dr. André Walton