Idea Champions

APRIL 11, 2024

Since 1987, Idea Champions has been designing and facilitating a wide range of brainstorming sessions, creative thinking trainings, and innovation workshops for more than 130 organizations in 11 different countries. During that time, we have worked with just about every industry on planet earth and every kind of mindset.

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hackerearth

DECEMBER 26, 2017

While producing new ideas might not be difficult considering how frequently ideas come and go, producing great ideas often requires some inspiration and implementing some scientifically proven techniques of ideation. It’s time to let go of conventional, boring idea generation tactics. Brainstorming.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

The right keynote speaker can provide a fresh perspective, inspire new ideas, and refocus an organization’s vision. When you select a speaker whose expertise aligns with your company’s goals, you create a unique opportunity for growth and learning. Speaking Style Engaging, dynamic, thought-provoking.

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Idea Champions

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Which is why I just deleted the first four compelling, context-setting paragraphs to this blog post and will now simply cut to the chase: Your company's "ideation process" is either non-existent, seriously flawed, or a joke. That is IF you want to increase the odds of new ideas actually making it out the door. You're busy. The result?

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Jeffrey Phillips

AUGUST 26, 2021

Innovation theater happens when companies and executive talk up innovation but fail to do anything. No, today I want to talk about the differences and problems when companies focus on innovation as a discrete project, versus what they really need, innovation as a competency or capability.

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Jeffrey Phillips

JANUARY 16, 2023

When you are generating ideas, through individual work, or brainstorming, or some other means, you are sparking ideas. While idea generation can often seem challenging to introverts or people who don't think of themselves as "creative", it is the easiest activity in the innovation realm.

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Innovationship

MAY 30, 2018

9 BAD HABITS TO BREAK FOR BETTER IDEATION Time flies, seasons change, and before you know it, the annual barrage of articles trashing the validity of brainstorming is once again upon us. Why give readers tips on brainstorming only after spending eight paragraphs trying to discredit it? Nine Brainstorming Bad Habits to Break 1.

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Innovate2Grow Experts

MARCH 8, 2019

Here is a brief review of quantum idea generation. Quantum idea generation produces at least 12 times more ideas than brainstorming. To generate these powerful results you need to use four elements – diversity, stimulus, brain type, and eliminate fear and have fun. Let’s start with a big picture view.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Embedding sustainability : Companies are increasingly integrating sustainability into their operations. Designers can use VR and AR to understand how users interact with products or environments, making Design Thinking more central in creating immersive and engaging solutions.

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Idea Champions

JUNE 26, 2019

Here's what Idea Champions' clients have to say about the value they've received from engaging our brainstorm facilitation services. Through your brainstorm facilitation, we gained more than 100 original ideas of high quality. The Idea Champions team brings a creative, energetic and fun approach to idea generation.

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Michael Michalko

APRIL 13, 2022

Brainstorming Board Put up a bulletin board in a central area and encourage people to use it to brainstorm ideas. Provide pieces of white paper on which people can write their ideas to post on the board. Provide pieces of white paper on which people can write their ideas to post on the board.

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Idea Champions

APRIL 13, 2024

How many online sessions are included in a Free the Genie engagement? We have worked with many companies engaged in highly technical pursuits. hours (two 90-minute FTG brainstorming sessions and 30 minutes of pre-work). How long is each session? 75-90 minutes. How many members of our team can participate? Why only four?

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Michael Michalko

APRIL 13, 2022

Brainstorming Board Put up a bulletin board in a central area and encourage people to use it to brainstorm ideas. Provide pieces of white paper on which people can write their ideas to post on the board. Provide pieces of white paper on which people can write their ideas to post on the board.

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Idea Champions

AUGUST 21, 2020

Since 1987, Idea Champions has been helping a wide variety of forward thinking organizations tap into their innate creativity and originate breakthrough ideas. Through your brainstorm facilitation, we gained more than 100 original ideas of high quality. Your High Velocity Brainstorming sessions were wonderful.

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Innovate2Grow Experts

MARCH 8, 2019

This is the second in a series of four blogs on Quantum Idea Generation 2.0. First, it is about innovation in its broadest meaning – whenever you need ideas to make something that exists better and/or to develop something entirely new. Here is a brief review of Quantum Idea Generation 2.0.

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InnovationTraining.org

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Create and choose the right name to define your idea, company, brand, product or service with a naming workshop. With our company, we’ve committed to using an innovative framework of design thinking to go step-by-step through a naming process. What’s in a name? It turns out, a lot! Design Thinking for Naming.

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Idea Champions

JANUARY 4, 2019

Do the people in your organization treat invitations to brainstorming sessions like jury duty summons? Do the ideas generated all-too-often underwhelm? Do people roll their eyes when the brainstorming is over, convinced that nothing new is going to materialize? If so, Idea Champions can help.

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Idea Champions

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Which is why I just deleted the first four compelling, context-setting paragraphs to this blog post and will now simply cut to the chase: Your company's "ideation process" is either non-existent, seriously flawed, or a joke. That is IF you want to increase the odds of new ideas actually making it out the door. You're busy. The result?

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Michael Michalko

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

BRAINSTORMING BOARD Put up a bulletin board in a central area and encourage people to use it to brainstorm ideas. Provide pieces of white paper on which people can write their ideas to post on the board. Provide pieces of white paper on which people can write their ideas to post on the board.

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Idea Champions

DECEMBER 17, 2016

Here's the deal: You are one of the creatives in a high flying PR, Marketing, or Communications company and have been asked by one of your clients to lead an upcoming brainstorming session. Even though you're an idea-generating machine, facilitating sessions that bring out brilliance in others is not your forte.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It propels companies forward, allowing them to adapt in rapidly changing markets and to respond effectively to evolving customer needs. These activities might include: Idea Generation Workshops : Leaders participate in brainstorming sessions where they are encouraged to propose unconventional solutions to business challenges.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

AI can take on labor-intensive tasks such as data sorting and pattern recognition, freeing up designers to engage in more imaginative and innovative thinking. For instance, AI can facilitate brainstorming sessions by providing prompts based on emerging trends, leading to a more diverse and innovative set of ideas.

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Idea Champions

APRIL 10, 2019

Which is why I just deleted the first four compelling, context-setting paragraphs of this blog post and will now cut to the chase: Your company's "ideation process" is either non-existent, seriously flawed, or not understood by the members of your team. Well, this phenomenon also applies to a company's ideation process. You're busy.

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Idea Champions

APRIL 18, 2016

Here's the deal: You are one of the creatives in a high flying PR, Marketing, or Communications company and have been asked by one of your clients to lead an upcoming brainstorming session. Even though you're an idea-generating machine, facilitating sessions that bring out brilliance in others is not your forte.

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Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 1, 2018

The session is engaging, highly kinesthetic, intense, fun, demanding — and highly productive. The secret sauce in the design of a MoshPit session is how fresh thinking is scaffolded through the discovery and idea generation process. At the session, further exploration of concepts, as a group, takes place before generating ideas.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

I have found that when individuals feel their contributions are valued, they are more likely to engage fully and share their diverse perspectives. Real-world Examples of Psychological Safety and Experiential Intelligence in Action In one global technology company, a shift in leadership approach led to a dramatic increase in team performance.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 15, 2022

Many companies have leap frogged ahead during down cycles because they planned not only how to survive, but more importantly on how to thrive. Some are businesses providing everyday products, such as healthcare product suppliers, food companies and electric and gas utilities. What Is a Recession?

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

For instance, AI-driven chatbots can engage with users to collect first-hand feedback, while machine learning algorithms can analyze usage patterns within an application to discern user preferences and difficulties. This collaboration can significantly widen the scope of ideas generated, leading to more innovative and user-centric solutions.

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Michael Michalko

MARCH 3, 2017

BRAINSTORMING BOARD. Put up a bulletin board in a central area and encourage people to use it to brainstorm ideas. Provide pieces of white paper on which people can write their ideas to post on the board. Provide pieces of white paper on which people can write their ideas to post on the board. IDEA LOTTERY.

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Wazoku

AUGUST 17, 2018

We’ve helped companies completely transform themselves through idea management, but for many businesses it’s still a new concept, and a hard thing to get right. Idea management is the process of generating, collating, analysing and implementing ideas that solve real business problems, as part of a wider innovation strategy.

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Idea Champions

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Which is why I just deleted the first four compelling, context-setting paragraphs to this blog post and will now simply cut to the chase: Your company's "ideation process" is either non-existent, seriously flawed, or a joke. Well, this phenomenon also applies to a company's ideation process. You're busy. You know it. The result?

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Innovate2Grow Experts

MARCH 8, 2019

This blog addresses how you can get the best innovative ideas from both groups for any need, at any time, for any kind of business. Quantum idea generation – overview. Here is a brief review of Quantum Idea Generation 2.0. I will now share an actual left and right brain idea generating exercise.

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InnovationManagement

AUGUST 24, 2021

Many companies find it hard to prioritize ideation. Here are five ways to break the pattern and gather a wealth of ideas for your organization. The post How to Break the 5 Habits That Hurt Ideation appeared first on InnovationManagement.

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Qmarkets

JULY 8, 2017

A culture of innovation leadership at the helm of an organization is often cited as a key differentiator between companies that excel and fail within the same industry. According to biographer Walter Isaacson, Jobs' ability to "jolt innovation" among the company's employees was the salient feature of his successful leadership of the company.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 10, 2019

To counter these challenges, companies are increasingly focused on creating a culture of innovation to achieve financial process improvement. Employee engagement presented the second major challenge.

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mjvinnovation

JUNE 8, 2020

You should also understand the necessity of the acquisition of professionals (data scientists, analysts, consultants, among others) or specialized companies (which have prepared teams) to operationalize the strategy. What exists are some initial guidelines that can be internalized by companies that are taking the first steps.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 24, 2017

A culture of innovation leadership at the helm of an organization is often cited as a key differentiator between companies that excel and fail within the same industry. According to biographer Walter Isaacson, Jobs' ability to "jolt innovation" among the company's employees was the salient feature of his successful leadership of the company.

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