Leapfrogging

APRIL 25, 2022

Between developing strategy and executing it, there’s a step that requires creativity coupled with analytical thinking. For example, if you’re looking to increase sales, you might measure the number of emails you send or sales calls you make. Magazine, a leading keynote speaker and the founder of Praxie.com.

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Michael Michalko

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Ask participants to draw a personal symbol that metaphorically symbolizes their view about creativity. A recent book published by Smith Magazine carried the intriguing title, Not Quite What I was Planning: Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and Obscure. A six-word description of creative thinking could be: “Last night confused.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 14, 2023

Example: Alan Mulally, former CEO of Ford, originally hailed from Boeing, a completely different industry. Example: Oprah Winfrey has displayed high emotional intelligence throughout her career, which began in television and expanded to include various other ventures.

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Innovators Alliance

MARCH 22, 2024

I hope you enjoy this excerpt from an article I wrote for BOSS Magazine that introduces the importance of measuring an organization’s mindset. For example, whether the organization has a competitive spirit that strives for profits, and/or an entrepreneurial spirit that strives for new ideas and growth.

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Jeffrey Phillips

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This comparison was strong enough to lead Wired magazine to define data as the new oil in a magazine article some years ago. Data is not only renewable, but it is almost inexhaustible, limited only by human creativity and need. After all, both are abundant commodities that can create value.

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ImagineNation

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In last month’s blog , we shared how consciousness , imagination, and curiosity are the fundamental precursors to creativity, invention, and innovation. Creativity is wonderfully mysterious—and frustratingly fleeting. Curiosity and creativity spur innovation Curiosity is derived from the Latin “cura” which means to care.

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etventure

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

When it comes to innovation and digitalization, the concept of a “creative space” keeps popping up. There are four core elements to be kept in mind: Protected space : A space that is creative and protected, both mentally and physically, helps employees to think more freely, unimpeded by known structures and existing restrictions.

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Michael Michalko

JUNE 1, 2017

The nine-dot puzzle was popularized by William North Jayme, a direct-mail copywriter who was hired by Esquire magazine in 1958 because they wanted to abandon their unwholesome image for a more sophisticated one. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AVERAGE PERSON AND THE CREATIVE GENIUS. Creative thinking is inclusive thinking.

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CMOE

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The Accidental Creative. The Premise: Success Magazine presents interviews with successful leaders and entrepreneurs, focusing on stories you won’t hear in other sources. The Host: Kindra Hall, Success Magazine Chief Storytelling Officer. The Accidental Creative. Coaching for Potential. Radical Candor. HBR IdeaCast.

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BrainZooming

JANUARY 3, 2020

I saw a fun reminder of this opportunity via the December 2019 edition of Seasons, the monthly food, life, and health magazine from HyVee grocery stores. Another Food Example. Think of the pre-work before you innovate as a fantastic launching pad for new ideas. Boosting Innovation by Starting at Step Two.

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Mills-Scofield

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

Look around our professional and personal lives; examples are everywhere. Ian was instrumental in the development and expansion of Brown Design Workshop and several cross-disciplinary projects spanning the humanities, sciences, Medical School and RISD such as The Creative Scholar’s Project and the Creative Mind Initiative.

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Innovation in Practice

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Established in 1987, Epica is the only prize in the area of creativity judged and awarded by journalists who work for marketing and communications magazines worldwide. It's a great example of "inside the box" thinking. The outcome was nothing but astounding.

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Daniel Burrus

MARCH 28, 2018

Here are some examples of companies that have successfully built and nurtured a pervasive mind-set of innovation. Know What’s Next Magazine By Daniel Burrus : Know What’s Next Vol. Know What’s Next Magazine Vol. Blue Water of Innovation. 9 from Danel Burrus. An Environment to Encourage Innovation.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Creativity is for morons. But this view of creativity is outdated – our mind is not always rational. When accepting that ideas are a powerful instrument for day-to-day business people face a problem: how does creativity work? The Balance Between Creativity and Rationality. Ideas are a powerful tool.

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mjvinnovation

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

To make it even simpler, you could say that Design Thinking is an innovative approach based on the designer’s thoughts, combining creativity and empathy to create innovative solutions. Desk Search: search for information on the project’s theme from different sources: websites, books, magazines, blogs, articles, etc.

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Rmukesh Gupta

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

The below post is one such example. I have written elsewhere ( here , here , here and here ) about the importance of boredom and how it has an impact on creativity in the least and overall life satisfaction at the most. This article was originally published at Aeon and has been republished under Creative Commons.

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ImagineNation

APRIL 5, 2021

In last month’s blog at ImagineNation we opened the door to a threshold for a new kind of co-creative, collaborative and cohesive team spirit to catalyse change through “innovation evangelism”. Case Study Example. Educational customisation and alignment. Collectively contributing to the good of the whole.

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Your Ideas are Terrible

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Often your biggest volume buyers are the most price sensitive and least creative. What separates Superconsumers is volume, engagement, passion, and creativity. Ask about creative uses. Yoon et al mention an example of mixing Greek yogurt and sour cream to make a tasty, healthier vegetable dip. Ask where, how, and why.

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IdeaSpies

AUGUST 12, 2017

Despite the ubiquity of these concepts, there are abundant examples of successful organisations and industries that have been found wanting due to hubris, poor planning and strategy or an inability to conceive of futures that nimble new entrants then exploit. They are truly innovative. Innovate or die!” One without the other is bound to fail.

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Planview

JANUARY 18, 2016

The skinny: Dyan Jones-Evans discusses the late David Bowie’s legacy of innovation and creativity, which has had an amazing impact in so many ways during the last half a century. Who it’s from: CIO Magazine. 9 TED Talks to Kickstart Your Creativity. Who it’s from: Wales Online. Read more →. Ready, Set, Innovate.

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Innovation 360 Group

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

With this checklist you can add a little bit of structure to the creative chaos in order to turn ideas into value. Prioritize the clusters based on pre-defined criteria (for example their potential impact and implementation feasibility) and then connect hypotheses to the ideas in order to test them through experimentation.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 16, 2020

From the necessity of growth the most creative ideas are often formed. The final winner receives a small statue and appears in the company magazine. An idea in Groningen for example might not work in Emmen, but it might have already been implemented in Maastricht.

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Innovate2Grow Experts

MARCH 8, 2019

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. This blog covers important “must haves” in planning stimulus and provides some real stimulus examples. Here are a few stimulus examples.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 16, 2020

From the necessity of growth the most creative ideas are often formed. From the necessity of growth the most creative ideas are often formed.” The final winner receives a small statue and appears in the company magazine. Qmarkets : Those are certainly principles that also inspire us at Qmarkets!

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Qmarkets

JULY 8, 2017

Creativity is for morons. But this view of creativity is outdated – our mind is not always rational. When accepting that ideas are a powerful instrument for day-to-day business people face a problem: how does creativity work? The Balance Between Creativity and Rationality. Ideas are a powerful tool.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 24, 2017

Creativity is for morons. But this view of creativity is outdated – our mind is not always rational. When accepting that ideas are a powerful instrument for day-to-day business people face a problem: how does creativity work? The Balance Between Creativity and Rationality. Ideas are a powerful tool.

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Planview

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Cambia Health Solutions , for example, started as a health insurer but transformed itself into a health solutions company with over 20 healthcare businesses its portfolio after sourcing ideas from their employees. UnitedHealth Group who has over 140,000 employees is another example.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 4, 2019

There's no magic bullet when it comes to ensuring all your employees super creative and innovative. For example, one company wanted their employees to spend more time at home with their families on the weekends, rather than doing chores. It could also be a mention in the company newsletter or a picture in the company magazine.

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BrainZooming

JANUARY 26, 2016

One example might be the bakery that occasionally and somewhat randomly gives you a free donut because you’re a familiar face, not because of a loyalty program. These engagements wind up in business magazine brand profiles and case studies! The bottom right quadrant (Unexpected / Routine) might be one that’s frequently overlooked.

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BrainZooming

OCTOBER 12, 2015

It’s one thing to extol failure as a valuable experience in an innovation-oriented blog or business magazine article. Which bring us back to Ned Yost and why he creates such consternation, angst, and revulsion as a baseball manager: Ned Yost makes conscious decisions to FAIL while pursuing long-term success.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 16, 2020

From the necessity of growth the most creative ideas are often formed. The final winner receives a small statue and appears in the company magazine. An idea in Groningen for example might not work in Emmen, but it might have already been implemented in Maastricht.

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Innovation 360 Group

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Planning logistics, catering, and venue to foster creativity. Making some noise on social media later helped get Swedish IT magazine IDG to cover the event ( link ). Having innovation coaches support the teams allowed the ideas to be pushed further and stretched to the boundaries of creativity.

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Qmarkets

JULY 8, 2017

What if you had a magic button you could press which would make all your employees super creative and innovative. For example, one company wanted their employees to spend more time at home with their families on the weekends, rather than doing chores. Would you press it? Of course you would!

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Innovation 360 Group

MARCH 22, 2018

Planning logistics, catering, and venue to foster creativity. Making some noise on social media later helped get Swedish IT magazine IDG to cover the event ( link ). Having innovation coaches support the teams allowed the ideas to be pushed further and stretched to the boundaries of creativity.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 24, 2017

What if you had a magic button you could press which would make all your employees super creative and innovative. For example, one company wanted their employees to spend more time at home with their families on the weekends, rather than doing chores. Would you press it? Of course you would!

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Xplaner

APRIL 3, 2008

This article was originally published in Infonomia, a Spanish magazine. It wasn't until much later - 25,000 years ago - that the first evidence of advanced drawing and painting skills appears, in cave paintings, such as the beautiful and famous examples at Altamira in northern Spain. Read it in Spanish here. about 4,000 years later.

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Michael Roberto

APRIL 16, 2018

Money magazine ranked us as one of the top 50 colleges in the nation that add the most value. All students at Bryant, regardless of their major, are introduced to this highly effective creative problem-solving methodology in a hands-on, immersive program during their first year.

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