Idea Champions

JANUARY 23, 2024

Stevie Ray McHugh, Co-Founder of Idea Champions , is a seasoned expert in strategic planning, balanced scorecards, team building, lean manufacturing, and innovation.

Creative Process 26

Creative Process Creativity LEAN Brainstorming 26

Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

What does it take to encourage creativity and innovation across an entire region? I sat down with Pascal Cools, from the Flanders District of Creativity, which the Belgian government set up to promote innovation and creativity within businesses of the region. How is your company encouraging innovation?

Creativity 104

Creativity Team Building Tools Design 104

BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

I was the “interviewee” for an “Inside the Executive Suite” article from Armada Corporate Intelligence about how to plan team building exercises that create impact for work teams. As described in the article, I’ve been on the good and bad side of various team building exercises during my career.

Team Building 40

Team Building Exercises Underperforming Technical Team Conference 40

Idea Champions

JULY 8, 2023

Creativity, Innovation, Team Building, Leadership, Brainstorming, Idea Champions

Creativity 26

Creativity Brainstorming Team Building Leadership 26

Idea to Value

APRIL 21, 2016

As mentioned in The Art of Implementation : interestingly enough, of all the passages in the first Robert’s Rules of Innovation book, one of the passages that got the most input from readers was the section in Chapter V discussing the “care and feeding of creatives”. [1] 1] Oh those creative types! So you’re not a creative.

Creativity 100

Creativity Innovation Culture of Innovation Culture 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Through a blend of strategic planning sessions, team-building activities, and reflective exercises, a well-designed offsite can unlock new perspectives, ignite creativity, and lay the groundwork for transformative growth. Preparing for Success The foundation of a productive executive team offsite lies in meticulous preparation.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Technical Review Groups 130

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Benefits of Facilitating Strategic Planning Offsites Facilitating strategic planning offsites offers a multitude of benefits, from enhancing team cohesion to driving organizational alignment. Improved Focus : With day-to-day distractions left behind, your team can concentrate fully on strategic issues and high-level thinking.

Strategy 100

Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team Exercises 100

Be-novative

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Is your organization reaching its true creative potential? The tools for managing innovation can also hinder creativity by being either too simplistic, like a google form to submit an idea, or too process oriented with several bottlenecks. Simply put, innovation is about transforming creativity into tangible value.

Creativity 40

Creativity eBook Tools LEAN 40

Phil McKinney

AUGUST 13, 2023

Or perhaps you're merely looking for a creative spark to ignite your problem-solving skills? This ingenious tool supercharges your creative process and takes your idea generation to the next level. Moreover, Thinkpak is an excellent tool for team building. Are your brainstorming sessions falling flat?

Brainstorming 74

Brainstorming Creativity Creative Process Tools 74

Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

The Role of Psychological Safety in Fostering Innovation In the quest to cultivate a culture of innovation within executive teams, the concept of psychological safety plays a pivotal role. Defining Psychological Safety Psychological safety refers to the shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking.

Leadership 113

Leadership Innovation Collaboration Culture 113

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

You’ll want to choose a site that is conducive to creativity, focus, and privacy. Facilitating Effective Sessions When you’re tasked with designing leadership team offsites for strategic planning, the core of your success lies in facilitating sessions that are not only effective but also engaging.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Design Exercises 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Enhanced Problem-Solving : With multiple minds working together, teams can approach challenges from various angles, resulting in more creative solutions. Improved Employee Morale : Working collaboratively can boost team spirit and create a more enjoyable work environment, which in turn can reduce turnover rates.

Collaboration 100

Collaboration Strategy Strategy Software Review 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

By stepping away from the daily operations, you and your leadership team can focus on long-term goals, team building, and innovative thinking. It should be conducive to the creative and strategic thinking that you aim to foster among your executive team.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Strategy Strategy Technical Review 100

Business and Tech

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

With most companies moving to an ever-evolving hybrid model of work, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redefine work and productivity — not going back to the way things were, but shaping an employee experience that prioritizes human skills: empathy, resilience, collaboration, team building, and creativity.

Team Building 130

Team Building Collaboration Disruption Change 130

Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 29, 2024

For leaders, prioritizing well-being is not a luxury but a necessity, as it directly impacts decision-making, creativity, and resilience. Team-building activities, mentorship programs, and inclusive leadership practices contribute to a healthy social fabric in the workplace.

Leadership 62

Leadership Case Study Exercises Culture 62

Qmarkets

AUGUST 26, 2020

12, 2020 – Qmarkets is pleased to announce the formalization of a partnership with Hidden Innovators , a SaaS-based product dedicated to improving team performance through the promotion of creative diversity and research-based methodologies. The Science of Social Creativity. Tel Aviv , Aug.

Creativity 98

Creativity Software Innovation Crowdsourcing 98

IdeaScale

AUGUST 24, 2021

They’ve authored a great deal of work on all these subjects, but we thought it would be interesting to settle down with Steven Forth, Ibbaka’s co-founder who is an expert in pricing, team building and obtaining value from innovation. . Ka = Creative spark. The answer these guys have is quite creative. Ib = Heart.

Design Thinking 299

Design Thinking Design Innovation Software 299

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Enhanced Creativity : Employees feel safe to express innovative ideas when they are part of a positive and accepting work culture. Here are some approaches to celebrating successes: Give public shout-outs during team meetings to recognize individual or group achievements.

Culture 100

Culture Underperforming Technical Team Collaboration Leadership 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Adaptability and responsiveness are key outcomes of collaborative teams, which are essential for thriving in an era of continuous change. Benefits of Effective Team Collaboration The advantages of implementing team collaboration best practices are manifold. Recognizing the contributions of each team member.

Collaboration 100

Collaboration Software Review Technical Review Tools 100

Idea Champions

JANUARY 20, 2024

Val Vadeboncoeur is a Senior Consultant with Idea Champions , an innovation consulting and training company that has provided innovation and team building services to more than 100 organizations in 11 different countries for the past 34 years.

Brainstorming 26

Brainstorming Training Creative Process Creative Thinking 26

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

By removing distractions and dedicating time solely to strategic thinking, you create an atmosphere where creativity and big-picture thinking can thrive. It’s an opportunity for you and your executive team to step back, assess the business landscape, and align on the vision and direction of the company.

Roadmap 100

Roadmap Design Underperforming Technical Team How To 100

IdeaScale

APRIL 30, 2019

During the hackathon itself, teams create the magic and innovation, and it is the most exciting and creative phase. Over six weeks, a series of webinars and teleconferences inspired team leaders to develop the four ideas from the previous phase.

Software Review 113

Software Review How To Technical Review Exercises 113

Leapfrogging

APRIL 17, 2024

For more on how keynote speakers can enhance team collaboration, explore our detailed guide on the best team collaboration keynote presentations. Impact of Keynote Speeches on Team Building and Innovation The impact of a well-delivered keynote speech can extend far beyond the confines of a single event.

Culture 100

Culture Team Building Case Study Collaboration 100

Cris Beswick

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

What is Psychological Safety and How Does It Affect Team Performance Psychological safety is the belief that team members will not be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes. By recognising and addressing these misconceptions, organisations can create an atmosphere of trust and openness.

Culture 52

Culture Innovation Collaboration Creativity 52

Planview

MARCH 15, 2024

But while the increasing number of companies adopting VSM has changed how teams build from project to product, a new innovative approach hits the spotlight: generative AI (genAI). GenAI is founded on its creativity and expansive data, which can sometimes result in a double-edged sword.

Technical Review 64

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Software Review Management 64

Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 12, 2021

A Fractional CINO addresses these missing skill sets: The MisFortune 10,000 Tend to Lack These Innovation Skills: Process and Innovation Project Management Skills — including: team building, culture leadership, innovation project roadmapping, and more.

Innovation 59

Innovation Trends Roadmap Product Development 59

eZassi

MAY 27, 2022

CPG embraces constant change and ceaseless innovation to keep up with consumer demands while building brands customers rely on in their daily lives. How do the major companies’ research and development teams build and manage a portfolio of innovative products while ensuring long-term market success and consistent brand loyalty?

Industry 52

Industry Ideation Open Innovation Innovation 52

Innovation Excellence

MAY 13, 2020

But, as is always the case, when new methodologies arrive, there are some lingering doubts: can serious games generate a tangible output beyond contributing to team building and having fun? Founder and CEO Inteligencia Creativa, Expert and speaker on Innovation and Creative Thinking. Gamification will bring value to any area.

Conference 52

Conference Creative Thinking Team Building Meeting 52

Tullio Siragusa

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Recognize and reward collaboration: Reward team members who work well with others and recognize the importance of collaboration in achieving project goals. Encourage team building activities: Encourage team building activities like workshops, retreats, and other bonding activities to help team members work more effectively together.

Design Thinking 62

Design Thinking Collaboration Design Culture 62

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Consequence Impact on Individual Impact on Organization Stress Increased health issues Higher healthcare costs Burnout Reduced productivity Loss of talent Dissatisfaction Lower job satisfaction Negative employer brand Employee engagement plummets, and with it, innovation and creativity.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Culture Policies Collaboration 100

Brunner

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Build Strong Partnerships with Responsible Marketers To be sure, there is a varying level of waste any time advertisers buy ads programmatically, or even directly. For the Brunner team, building strong relationships is key on both the selling and buying sides of programmatic advertising.

Software Review 52

Software Review Technical Review Report Data 52

Gregg Fraley

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Collaboration to solve problems is all about culture, incentives, team building, leadership, and more. Design of the session should include introvert-friendly tools (see #9). There is a great deal to say about the 10 Commandments listed above. I could write a book on problem framing, #2, alone.

Brainstorming 111

Brainstorming Idea Generation Guidelines Study 111

CMOE

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Team Building. Not only are they creative and open when it comes to finding new processes, but frontline managers are also quick learners and able to pass their knowledge on to others. For each skill, we’ve listed some helpful interview questions for this leadership position. Adaptability. Interview Questions.

Management 72

Management Team Building Roadmap Leadership 72

The Human Factor

JUNE 19, 2023

If you have a team of remote employees working together on a specific project, encourage a small team-building activity during the call. You can call it something like the Monday Memo where you can help your remote team learn about a different topic related to your business’s industry.

Survey 36

Survey Project Video Engagement 36

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Behavior Impact on Employees Constant Oversight Decreased Autonomy Detail Fixation Reduced Creativity Frequent Check-ins Increased Stress To move away from micromanagement, leaders should focus on empowering employees, setting clear expectations, and providing the necessary support to achieve goals.

Culture 100

Culture Training Resources Survey 100

BrainZooming

MARCH 3, 2017

Interacting (Networking, meeting, team building). 3 Keys to Team Building Exercises that Create Impact. 16 Creative Ways to Supercharge Presentations. 9 Extreme Creativity Questions from Peter’s Laws. Fun Strategic Planning Activities – Do you like answering ice breaker questions?

Strategic Thinking 40

Strategic Thinking Exercises Underperforming Technical Team eBook 40

CorporateIntel

APRIL 26, 2021

You can live a relatively long time with just Air and Water, so you get to decide what constitutes Food and how to procure it creatively. Agreed priorities are empowering, When you achieve consensus around Air, Water, and Food, you are making critical progress in your team building and goal setting.

Product Development 118

Product Development Course Project Ideation 118