In a recent workshop I was asked this question: “If you could only share one thing that executive decision-makers must learn if they are to get what they expect from their innovation investments what would it be?” I didn’t hesitate for a second. I immediately flashed this hockey graphic onto the wall. They thought I was nuts.
Topics: Mark Sebell, Innovation Strategy, Innovation Metaphor, Innovation Metrics
Topics: Clay Maxwell, Innovation, creative problem solving, brainstorming
This past week I got sucked into what I thought was a pretty weak online debate. The question posed was, "Is Incremental innovation the enemy of Breakthrough Innovation?"
Topics: Mark Sebell, Innovation, innovation consulting, breakthrough innovation, Championed Teamwork, leadership, strategic innovation, strategy, growth, Strategic Goals, criteria for innovation, decision-making, breakthrough, new product development, Essentials for Innovation, Risk, Management
Topics: Jay Terwilliger, culture, Creating an Innovation Team, Collaboration, 9 Critical Success Factors, breakthrough innovation
Topics: creativity, facilitation, Clay Maxwell, Ideas, Innovation, brainstorming
It's not always what you say; it's how you say it. Crystal clear communication is a cirtical piece of any innovation effort. We all know that words are not the only way we communicate with each other. Interpersonal communication also includes:
Topics: Ideas, Innovation Speed Bump, Communication, Nonverbals
Today is Shel Silverstein's unbirthday and to celebrate I am dedicating today's post to him.
Topics: Amanda Hines, WildCards, creative thinking, Collaboration, brainstorming
At Creative Realities, we have identified some critical ideation skills that anyone can develop to become better at creative problem solving. The first one I will discuss involves the way we listen.
Topics: Chris Dolan, Jay Terwilliger, passive listening, critical ideation skills, creative problem solving skills, pay attention
Paddy Miller told the audience at the World Innovation Forum that one of the keys to innovation is correctly framing the problem before you search for the solution. Consider Miller's amusing example:
Topics: Chris Dolan, Learning From Failure, creative thinking, creative problem solving
