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A CHILD in US
The Art and Science of Creative Thinking
Be a Creative Thinker
Coming June 2025: “A CHILD in Us” explores a powerful framework for cultivating the creative thinking skills identified as critical in the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025.
The Future Belongs to Creative Thinkers : Future of Jobs Report 2025
The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 identified Creative Thinking, Curiosity, Empathy, and Active Listening as the most crucial skills for 2030 and beyond. This book provides you with a comprehensive methodology to develop these essential human capabilities.
“A CHILD in Us: The Art and Science of Creative Thinking” is a powerful, in-depth resource designed to help you develop and strengthen these essential human skills. Whether you’re an innovator, leader, educator, or lifelong learner, this book offers a comprehensive framework to sharpen Creative Thinking, cultivate Curiosity, deepen Empathy, and master Active Listening for the future of work.
The CHILD framework identifies five essential qualities for Creative Thinking:
Curiosity
Propels us to explore the unknown
Heuristic mindset
Problem-solving through experimentation and practical discovery
Imagination
The ability to envision possibilities beyond existing boundaries
LaconicalGenius
Communicating complex ideas with elegant simplicity
Deductive Reasoning
Drawing powerful insights through logical analysis
This framework directly addresses three skills the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 identifies as critical between 2025 and 2030: Creative thinking, Curiosity, and Empathy, Active listening. Whether you’re an innovator, leader, educator, or lifelong learner, this framework offers practical tools to sharpen your creative edge in an AI-powered future.
About the Author
Gaurav is a human-centric designer, strategist, and problem solver with over 25 years of experience at the intersection of design, psychology, and technology.
His career spans work with Fortune 500 companies and startups alike—translating complex challenges into intuitive, high-impact solutions. With a deep curiosity for how people think, feel, and interact, he creates brands, products, and experiences that resonate on both functional and emotional levels.
As a mentor and innovation coach, Gaurav empowers teams and entrepreneurs to unlock creativity, foster human-centered thinking, and drive meaningful change. His expertise spans design thinking, brand strategy, entrepreneurship, and innovation leadership.
In a world increasingly powered by AI, Gaurav believes our uniquely human traits—creativity, empathy, and insight—will set us apart. His work is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations sharpen these capabilities and thrive in the innovation economy.
Work with Gaurav
Gaurav is available for consulting, mentoring, and interactive workshops focused on creative thinking, innovation strategy, and human-centered problem solving.
Whether you’re a startup looking to build with purpose, a corporate team seeking to unlock creative potential, or an organization navigating complex transformation—Gaurav brings strategic insight, creative energy, and decades of experience to help you drive meaningful impact.
