Abstract In this paper I will explain what I see as some of the core attributes of Communities
of Innovation, or communities fostering collaborative creativity, and what we have learned
from the research literature about each attribute. There is a critical need to design learning
environments that foster creative thinking in students, particularly in the area of collaborative
creativity. Many of the current problems and challenges graduates will face in society and
industry are too large to be faced alone. However, the research and pedagogical ... Communities of innovation: Individual, group, and organizational characteristics leading to greater potential for innovation - Springer