InnovationTraining.org

JUNE 28, 2021

Learn more about this classic Double Diamond design thinking framework and find resources, tips, and more to apply it to your own projects. Developed and popularized by the British Design Council, the double diamond framework has been around since 2004. Design principles that double diamond relies on.

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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. Agenda Design Creating a well-thought-out agenda is essential for your offsite.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

For more insights into building cohesive virtual teams, explore our collection of virtual team building activities. For ideas on activities to strengthen your team’s communication skills, you may explore our collection of virtual team building activities.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

When communication is effective, it fosters a sense of community, reduces feelings of isolation, and empowers your team members to collaborate more openly and effectively, leading to enhanced project outcomes. It is essential to establish guidelines that dictate how and when team members should communicate.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Increased Morale and Engagement : Offsites can also serve as a team-building exercise, boosting morale and increasing engagement among team members. For guidance on designing a successful offsite, refer to our article on designing leadership team offsites for strategic planning.

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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.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Setting the Stage for Success In the ever-evolving business landscape, executive team offsites have become a cornerstone for strategic planning and decision-making. By stepping away from the daily operations, you and your leadership team can focus on long-term goals, team building, and innovative thinking.

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Boxes and Arrows

MARCH 18, 2014

The user experience design field is booming. For user experience design to remain the vibrant, innovation-driving field it is today, we need to make enough designers to fill these positions. Fortunately, there are a tremendous number of people interested in becoming a UX designer. And that’s the problem.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2022

The International Game Developers Association’s recent whitepaper, “ Inclusive Game Design and Development ,” dives into methods for combating this barrier with diverse inspirations research, varied game mechanics and goals, and relatable character development.

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Idea to Value

JUNE 28, 2023

After all, we have previously seen that most corporate creativity training is not actually designed to deliver results. While this can be a fun way for fun team-building and teams to spend time together, it is less likely to result in longer-term improvement in their ability to solve problems or come up with creative solutions.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 19, 2024

This choice can lead to improved virtual team communication , effective virtual team project management , and ultimately, enhanced virtual team productivity. This will not only streamline your team’s operations but also contribute to a more cohesive and productive virtual workspace.

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IdeaScale

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In this article, we will highlight some of the main advantages of creative thinking and we’ll walk through some of our favorite creative thinking exercises that your team can do to both build team alignment and improve your creative process. . Advantages of Creative Thinking Exercises.

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Phil McKinney

AUGUST 13, 2023

With 56 uniquely designed cards, each one packed with thought-provoking prompts and questions, Thinkpak is not just a card deck; it's a veritable treasure trove of inspiration. Moreover, Thinkpak is an excellent tool for team building. Enter Thinkpak: A Brainstorming Card Deck.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 13, 2023

Sales and marketing leaders can set the tone by encouraging team members to empathize with clients and understand their needs and aspirations. This can be done through team-building activities, training sessions, and by recognizing team members who demonstrate empathy and caring towards clients.

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CMOE

AUGUST 6, 2021

Low-functioning teams, on the other hand, are unstable, disorganized, and do the bare minimum. These teams are often managed by leaders who fail to inspire their employees to devote more of themselves to the team. Building high-functioning teams takes time and requires the right leadership skills and strategies.

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Be-novative

JANUARY 20, 2022

How to care for people in our teams? You can schedule more frequent 1-on-1 meetings with your team members as ‘espresso talk’. for team building and culture, even more in a hybrid setting. Plan those micro-moments of spontaneity with positive intent to always get to know a new side of people in your team or company.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

A clear delineation of roles and responsibilities can be achieved through tools such as a Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM), which outlines the specific tasks for which each team member is responsible. For a deeper exploration of how to define roles within a team, read our article on team collaboration strategies.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 18, 2020

We designed team-building processes that we ran using technology like teleconferences and screen sharing. Since that time, I’ve led startup teams of my own and designed collaborative processes involving distributed teams for about 30 of the Fortune 1000 as part of my consulting work.

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Gregg Fraley

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Design of the session should include introvert-friendly tools (see #9). Collaboration to solve problems is all about culture, incentives, team building, leadership, and more. The session should include a variety of brainstorming tools (see #8). There is a great deal to say about the 10 Commandments listed above.

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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.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 18, 2020

We designed team-building processes that we ran using technology like teleconferences and screen sharing. Since that time, I’ve led startup teams of my own and designed collaborative processes involving distributed teams for about 30 of the Fortune 1000 as part of my consulting work.

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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.

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Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Essentially, it was designed to help companies think of innovation in a different way. A problem which exists in many businesses in the region, as well as the rest of Europe, is that many think that innovation is related to “fun” and “playtime”, like team-building workshops.

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InnovationTraining.org

DECEMBER 13, 2021

This time can be spent training the leadership team’s natural abilities to support the organization and its goals. In this article, we’ll share some general advice for organizations and companies designing, developing, and implementing leadership retreats. Innovation Teams within Organizations. Conclusion.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 26, 2020

The partnership will combine the power of Qmarkets’ innovation management capabilities with Hidden Innovators’ science-based assessment and SaaS-based tools designed to identify, build, and nurture high-performing teams. Tel Aviv , Aug.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

This can be done through regular team-building exercises or open forums. Facilitate Team Interactions: Design workspaces and schedules that allow for spontaneous interactions and collaborative work. This can include regular surveys, suggestion boxes, or digital platforms designed for feedback collection.

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InnovationTraining.org

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Design more innovative innovation meetings that boost creativity and strengthen engagement. In this post, we’ll share some tips and hints centered around innovation and design thinking frameworks to help you deliver an engaging and impactful experience. Implementation: 6 Questions to Help You Design Innovative Meetings.

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Innovation Excellence

APRIL 20, 2020

At the same time, in order for a team to be the best in class, each member needs to grow. So, self-development fosters team success. Are team-building rituals conducive of self-growth? Opinions about team-building fluctuate a lot. Building A Team Goes Viral. But is the contrary also true?

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Empathy, or the ability to understand the emotional makeup of other people, is a critical component of EI that helps leaders in conflict resolution, performance management, and team building. Designing personalized development plans that focus on enhancing specific emotional intelligence competencies.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 12, 2024

Influence Persuading and building consensus among team members. To cultivate social skills, leaders can participate in team-building activities and communication workshops. Leaders who master these skills are more likely to inspire, motivate, and influence their teams positively.

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Leapfrogging

JUNE 3, 2020

How do you digitize a robust, collaborative business strategy process for an executive team, for example? Or create a way to help an executive team build their key performance indicator dashboard?

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Gregg Fraley

JUNE 15, 2019

Improv schools like Second City and IO Theater in Chicago lead executive or team workshops, and their focus is on team building. ” What I mean is you could use Improv problem solving tools with Agile, Lean, Design Thinking, or CPS. It’s worth noting that Improv is “framework neutral.”

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Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Social Dimension of Well-being The social aspect of well-being in leadership involves building positive relationships, fostering a sense of belonging, and creating a supportive network within the organization.

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The BMI Lab Blog

JULY 1, 2020

Two different channels are used to find the coaches: external recruiting or training available employees based on a specifically designed train-the-trainer program. The latter is the approach that works best, as recruiting an external facilitator brings the same kind of challenges as when building an internal team.

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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?

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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.

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IM Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

13:00) Why it is hard to Pivot in a system that is designed for execution with siloed teams and different KPI’s. (15:30) 15:30) The accountability/non-accountability of early innovation teams post-launch . (17:00) 17:00) How to improve the handover and knowledge transfer between teams. (20:00) Connect with Jael.

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