Idea Drop

JULY 20, 2017

For most businesses, every day is an exercise in problem-solving. There are two distinct (though complementary) ways to work through a problem and develop a solution: we might label them ‘creative thinking’ and ‘strategic thinking’. Can we constrain our brainstorming session to a fixed time frame?

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Strategic Thinking Creativity Creative Thinking Resources 74

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. The value of such gatherings lies in their capacity to refresh perspectives, encourage strategic thinking, and address complex challenges without the distractions of the office environment.

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Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Design Exercises 100

BrainZooming

APRIL 7, 2017

Articulating Your Strategic Innovation Direction in an Understandable Way. Strategic Thinking Questions to Identify What Matters for a Brand. Workplace Diversity – The Why, Who, and How of Strategic Thinking. Strategic Thinking Success – 3 Critical Thinking Perspectives.

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Strategy Strategy Culture Strategic Thinking 151

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.

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Exercises Groups Design Strategic Thinking 105

BrainZooming

APRIL 24, 2018

The objective involved taking twenty-three tables of participants through innovation strategy exercises to identify disruptive concepts, craft strategies, document audience profiles, imagine ideas, develop market positions, and propose all the ideas in 9-second pitches. Brainstorming Ideas – How Many Ideas Per Television Series?

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Strategy Strategy Strategic Thinking Exercises 88

BrainZooming

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

We have been working with a client that had done a lot of strategic planning exercises about a new initiative. Taking a look at the list, we started trying different approaches to arrange the big list of ideas from their strategic planning exercises into sensible groups to help stimulate progress. From Latest to Earliest.

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BrainZooming

MAY 25, 2017

If your creativity ideas have dried up, today is the day to download our FREE ebook, The 600 Most Powerful Strategic Planning Questions. 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!

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eBook Creativity Strategic Thinking Exercises 93

BrainZooming

AUGUST 17, 2016

Small groups prepared the personas in advance by brainstorming answers to ten questions on each audience member. Here’s an overview of each of the strategic thinking exercises : 5 Content Marketing Strategy Exercises to Generate Audience-Oriented Topics. What topics address important audience questions?

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

This phase lays the groundwork for a successful meeting where strategic goals can be effectively developed and refined. It should be conducive to the creative and strategic thinking that you aim to foster among your executive team. This exercise should be thorough, as it lays the groundwork for informed strategy development.

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Underperforming Technical Team Strategy Strategy Technical Review 100

Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The table below outlines several competencies that can be adapted to include an innovation focus: Competency Description Innovative Aspect Strategic Thinking The ability to analyze and conceptualize long-term business strategies. Encourages leaders to seek out emerging trends and technologies that could influence future markets.

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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. Conversely, if your team excels in operational details, encourage activities that stretch their strategic thinking.

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Strategy Strategy Technical Review Groups 130

BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

When is the right time for brainstorming in strategic planning , or really any other type of planning for that matter? Brainstorming CAN make sense throughout a strategic planning process. The Right Time for Brainstorming in Strategic Planning. The Right Time for Brainstorming in Strategic Planning.

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BrainZooming

JANUARY 31, 2017

Using structure, exercises, and strategic thinking questions effectively. Strategic Planning Process – Ideas for a Workshop to Develop Strategy. 11 Examples of Strategic Thinking without an Offsite Meeting. Strategic Thinking Exercises – 11 Things Running through a Facilitator’s Head.

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BrainZooming

MARCH 14, 2017

We also have quite a bit on fun strategy planning, including one of our most popular new eBooks, 11 Fun Ideas for Strategic Planning. The question got me thinking about specific strategic planning questions we use to liven up strategic thinking. 3 Short, Funny Strategic Planning Questions.

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Strategic Thinking eBook Creative Thinking Exercises 68

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

Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Importance of Strategic Planning Offsites A strategic planning offsite is not just another meeting; it’s an investment in your organization’s future. By removing distractions and dedicating time solely to strategic thinking, you create an atmosphere where creativity and big-picture thinking can thrive.

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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.

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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?

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Resources Strategic Thinking Comparison Strategy 86

BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

During the creative thinking workshop we facilitated inside an internal management meeting, participants worked through multiple exercises to identify ideas for internal and customer initiatives. Creating Strategic Impact – Acting on a Strategic Opportunity at a Different Time.

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Creative Thinking Creativity Exercises Strategic Thinking 91

BrainZooming

MAY 9, 2017

Related posts Strategic Thinking Exercises – Group Collaboration the Right Way 7 Collaborative Strategic Planning Process Impacts (Even if the Plan Sits on the Shelf) Branding Strategy – 3 Ways to Invite Productive Strategy Input Creative Thinking – Who are the best collaborators?

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Collaboration Meeting Strategic Thinking Creative Thinking 77

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). Thinking of ideas for different categories.”. Brainstorming for technological advancements”. Effective Exercises and Process. Loved the Boom / Bust exercise.”.

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Collaboration Exercises Strategic Thinking Brainstorming 40

BrainZooming

JANUARY 15, 2016

Brainstorming – 7 Things a Brainstorming Session ISN’T. Individuals Posing Creative Thinking Challenges. How Creative Thinking Gets Killed by Team Members – 8 Fatal Blows. 5 Ideas When an Uber-Positive Boss Crushes Creative Thinking. Strategic Thinking Skills – 29 Clues You’re Not Dealing with a Strategic Thinker.

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Creative Thinking Creativity Brainstorming Strategic Thinking 40

BrainZooming

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

A 13-Point Strategic Change Management Checklist. Strategic Thinking about What to Keep and What to Creatively Change. Why Change Is Hard – 3 Strategic Thinking Ideas for Making Change Easy. Extending Brainstorming Ground Rules to Everyday Business Life. Confronting Individuals’ Change Challenges.

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Change Strategy Strategy Management 40

Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

Innovation in executive teams is not just about developing new products or services; it’s about fostering a culture of continuous improvement, strategic thinking, and adaptability. Regular brainstorming sessions, open forums, and suggestion boxes can serve as conduits for innovative ideas.

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Leadership Innovation Collaboration Culture 113

BrainZooming

MARCH 16, 2017

Based on someone reaching our website looking for reflections to kick off a strategic planning process, I started imagining adapting and wrapping strategic thinking questions in nursery rhymes. Except now, I can’t remember WHY I was thinking about using nursery rhymes. Here is one of those times.

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Creativity Strategic Management Strategic Thinking Exercises 73

BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

You can employ the strategic thinking exercises in Accelerate to : Facilitate a collaborative approach to identifying innovation resources. This Brainzooming eBook will help identify additional possibilities for people, funding, and resources to jump start your innovation strategy.

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Development Team Review Strategic Thinking eBook Trends 68