BrainZooming

APRIL 24, 2018

Someone wondered about the range of topics included in the disruptive innovation strategy workshop we delivered recently. Even though the workshop spanned nearly ten hours over two days, we had to narrow the content significantly to achieve the client’s innovation objectives. 27 Links to Energize Your Innovation Strategy.

Strategy 88

Strategy Strategy Strategic Thinking Exercises 88

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

These retreats are not merely a change of scenery but a strategic move to foster innovation and alignment among the top decision-makers of your company. An effective offsite should culminate in a strategic plan that outlines specific goals, timelines, and metrics for success.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Design Exercises 100

BrainZooming

MAY 25, 2017

There are links in this eBook for 600 of the most powerful brainstorming and extreme creativity questions we use , including ones specifically tailored for innovation and creative boldness! Your creative creek will be flowing with extreme creativity ideas, just like a summer downpour!

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eBook Creativity Strategic Thinking Exercises 93

Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

The Importance of Innovation in Executive Leadership Innovation is the lifeblood of any successful organization. As an executive leader, I’m often tasked with driving innovation within my team to ensure our company remains at the forefront of our industry.

Leadership 113

Leadership Innovation Collaboration Culture 113

BrainZooming

JULY 26, 2021

In this instance, we’re exploring three strategic thinking variables: The Strategic Thinking’s Intended Target. Framing the Thinking Perspectives. Perspectives for Enabling Blue Sky Thinking. We define blue sky thinking as using structure and focus to enliven breakthrough thinking.

Exercises 105

Exercises Groups Design Strategic Thinking 105

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.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Strategy Strategy Technical Review 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business environment, crafting and leading an effective executive team offsite has emerged as a pivotal strategy for fostering alignment, stimulating innovation, and bolstering organizational resilience.

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Technical Review Groups 130

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

By stepping away from the day-to-day operations and fostering a focused environment, your leadership team can craft innovative strategies and strengthen collaboration. Importance of Strategic Planning Offsites A strategic planning offsite is not just another meeting; it’s an investment in your organization’s future.

Roadmap 100

Roadmap Design Underperforming Technical Team How To 100

BrainZooming

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Setting the Stage for Creative Thinking Skills for Sales. Structure and Creative Thinking Skills. Strategic Thinking and 10 Fundamentals of Creating Strategic Impact. Embracing a Strategic Sales Perspective. Strategic Thinking Exercises – Identifying Left Field Competitors. Mike Brown.

Creative Thinking 40

Creative Thinking Creativity Strategic Thinking Underperforming Technical Team 40

BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

An article in The Wall Street Journal by Paul Ziobro shares an report on how toy manufacturers, including Mattel and Hasbro, are accelerating their new product innovation processes. Thus, the need to catalyze innovative success by streamlining the steps between ideas and implementation. Listening to the Market in Multiple Ways.

Development Team Review 68

Development Team Review Strategic Thinking eBook Trends 68

BrainZooming

JUNE 29, 2017

In that type of situation, we recommend using strong strategic thinking questions and frameworks to quickly understand the situation, the players, and the opportunities. Getting to What Is Strategic. Strategic Thinking Questions to Identify What Matters for a Brand. What Is Strategic and What Isn’t?

Resources 86

Resources Strategic Thinking Comparison Strategy 86

BrainZooming

JANUARY 15, 2016

Creative Thinking Skills: 29 Phrases Blocking Innovative Ideas. Disruptive Innovation, Change Management & Taking the NO Out of InNOvation. Creating Strategic Impact – What Is Your Organizational Body Language Saying? Brainstorming – 7 Things a Brainstorming Session ISN’T.

Creative Thinking 40

Creative Thinking Creativity Brainstorming Strategic Thinking 40

BrainZooming

OCTOBER 1, 2015

In nearly every Brainzooming community collaboration workshop, we conclude with a Plus-Minus-Interesting-Recommendation-Question exercise (a PMIRQ for short). The open-ended questions in a PMIRQ allow participants to share invaluable reactions and ideas; we use them directly to shape what we do in future innovation workshops.

Collaboration 40

Collaboration Exercises Strategic Thinking Brainstorming 40

BrainZooming

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

10 Barriers to Organizational Innovation – Taking the NO Out of InNOvation. A 13-Point Strategic Change Management Checklist. Strategic Thinking about What to Keep and What to Creatively Change. An Individual Strategy to Embrace and Cultivate Change – Taking the NO Out of InNOvation.

Change 40

Change Strategy Strategy Management 40

Idea Drop

JULY 20, 2017

For most businesses, every day is an exercise in problem-solving. That’s because humans are natural innovators. If you want to speed up your rate of productivity, you can use an idea management tool to collate these kernels of innovation from your entire team, but what should you do with them next?

Strategic Thinking 74

Strategic Thinking Creativity Creative Thinking Resources 74

Idea Champions

JUNE 28, 2019

Idea Champions has trained quite a few PR and Marketing firms in the art and science of facilitating breakthrough brainstorming sessions. At the risk of sounding hyperbolic, Idea Champions' ability to quickly and effectively teach my colleagues and me how to facilitate brainstorming sessions changed the future of our business.

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Brainstorming Training Creativity Ideation 22

BrainZooming

MARCH 14, 2017

The question got me thinking about specific strategic planning questions we use to liven up strategic thinking. 3 Short, Funny Strategic Planning Questions. Here are three opportunities to challenge typical roadblocks to innovation and new strategic ideas: 1. Wait, There’s More!

Strategic Thinking 68

Strategic Thinking eBook Creative Thinking Exercises 68