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The Innovation Blog

We have met the enemy of innovation and it is us.

Posted by Creative Realities on January 24, 2011

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Topics: Jay Terwilliger, Innovation, Obama, President Obama, Obama's innovation, State of the Union

Future Pull - Creating a Proprietary Vision of the Future

Posted by Creative Realities on January 19, 2011

Leadership often involves making decisions in the face of insufficient information. This is especially true when it comes to enabling the pursuit of innovation. Doing nothing until the situation clarifies itself is in itself a decision. But, by the time the situation is clear the real opportunity has passed. As Will Rodgers once said “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.”

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Topics: Jay Terwilliger, Future, trends, Innovation, Strategic Goals

Defining Innovation

Posted by Creative Realities on January 7, 2011

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Topics: creativity, Clay Maxwell, Ideas, Innovation, implementation, execution

3 Useful Creative Problem Solving Techniques for Brainstorms

Posted by Creative Realities on January 4, 2011

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Topics: Clay Maxwell, Innovation, creative problem solving, brainstorming

Happy New Year!

Posted by Creative Realities on December 30, 2010

As we mark the passing of yet another year, we thought it would be fun to share with you some interesting trivia tidbits on the history of New Year's Eve and traditions associated with it (courtesy of www.2020site.org):

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Topics: Ideas, Future, trivia, Innovation

Visual Brainstorming

Posted by Creative Realities on December 22, 2010

In order to think differently, you must approach things differently! One of the many ways we do this at Creative Realities is by utilizing visual brainstorming techniques with our clients.  

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Topics: Design, visual, Sarah Feloney, creative thinking, Innovation, brainstorming

What Makes Us Different?

Posted by Creative Realities on December 16, 2010

We are often asked what makes us different from other innovation consulting firms.  Here are a few of the things we say.
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Topics: Innovative Culture, WildCards, Future Pull, Thought Leaders, Innovation, humorous bazooka, Management

Top 5 Reasons Brainstorming Sessions Fail

Posted by Creative Realities on December 1, 2010

1. No one knows why they’re there

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Topics: facilitation, Clay Maxwell, Ideas, creative thinking, Innovation, brainstorming

The Lighter Side of Innovation

Posted by Creative Realities on November 16, 2010

Here at Creative Realities, Inc., we like to have fun. It's our mantra ("You get what you play for"), our cabinets are chock full of toys and pipe cleaners, and anyone who has ever worked with us knows what we mean when we say "bazooka".

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Topics: Amanda Hines, Creating an Innovation Team, Innovation, growth, breakthrough, Management, execution

Innovation Speed Bump: Disagreement between Words, Tones & Nonverbals

Posted by Creative Realities on November 8, 2010

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:

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Topics: Ideas, Innovation Speed Bump, Communication, Nonverbals