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The Power of Stimulus To Inspire Breakthrough Innovation Solutions.

Innovate2Grow Experts

Stimulus is the second of the four Quantum Idea Generation 2.0 elements we utilize in a creative session to generate at least 12 X more ideas than brainstorming – and a quality of ideas you will never get from brainstorming. Here is a brief recap of Quantum Idea Generation 2.0

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Ideating at Enexis – Driving Operational Innovation in Dutch Energy Sector

Qmarkets

In addition, every year we have a contest to find that year’s best-implemented idea in our ‘Best Idea of Enexis’ competition. This takes place in a large auditorium with senior management as the jury, and everyone who has an idea in the final top 5 gets their share of recognition.

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Accelerate Innovation — With Experiential Learning

Gregg Fraley

Magazine by Jessica Stillman. Frameworks become a competitive advantage when you use them in more creative ways. They don’t know how to scaffold a learning experience. They go straight to brainstorming without preparing minds, and that’s a big reason sessions fail. The article I reference is in Inc.

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Enexis Interview: Navigating Operational Innovation in an Environment Ripe for Innovation Stagnation

Qmarkets

The Annual Best Idea of Enexis’ competition, judged by senior management allows for idea submitters to be given the recognition they deserve for their efforts, with the winner receiving a prize and appearing in the company magazine. The final winner receives a small statue and appears in the company magazine.

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Ideating at Enexis – Driving Operational Innovation in Dutch Energy Sector

Qmarkets

In addition, every year we have a contest to find that year’s best-implemented idea in our ‘Best Idea of Enexis’ competition. This takes place in a large auditorium with senior management as the jury, and everyone who has an idea in the final top 5 gets their share of recognition.

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Why campfires are the perfect analogy for innovation

Jeffrey Phillips

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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In Defense of Brainstorming

Idea Champions

Earth to journalists on deadline writing about brainstorming for a flight magazine. On the contrary, creativity is often sparked in a group -- even groups that are cranky, competitive, and strong-willed. How can brainstorm sessions build on the good ideas generated by participants before the session begins?