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I'm going to go out on a limb here and postulate that Monday mornings are the bane of the working (wo)man's existence. No matter how many cups of coffee you down, E-mail notifications you silence, or meetings you skip, there's just a heavy mood that permeates the planes, trains, and automobiles that brought us to work this morning -- with no reprieve in sight.
Topics: creativity, Ideas, Amanda Hines, divergent thinking, DIY, Innovation
Newton did it lounging under an apple tree. Archimedes did it soaking in a bathtub. Einstein did it while shaving. Those are the settings in which these great minds did their best thinking (at least according to legend). The common theme is that they were in the state of relaxed concentration. Rather than sit at your desk hammering away at a problem, it is often wise to let your mind wander. In his terrific book The Element Sir Ken Robinson describes the process:
Topics: Chris Dolan, creativity, Ideas, Relaxed Concentration, creative thinking skills
Topics: facilitation, Clay Maxwell, Jay Terwilliger, Ideas, creative thinking, Innovation, brainstorming
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
