BrainZooming

AUGUST 15, 2017

We mentioned how frequently we’re being asked to incorporate uncertainty into Brainzooming creativity and strategic thinking presentations. Considering that, I added new strategic thinking content on flexibility into my presentation at The Leadership Institute.

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Focused Momentum

MARCH 22, 2021

You are in a conference room (or now in a virtual meeting) where a team member presents a slide of data in a teeny-tiny font. You think you have seen these slides before, yet your eyes strain to identify the piece of data the presenter is discussing. Let me know if this rings true for you.

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BrainZooming

JULY 31, 2017

Ten years ago, last week, I gave what I’ve always considered my worst presentation ever. I call it my “Lee Harvey Oswald presentation.”. Somehow, though, none of things saved the presentation! Public Speaking Skills and My Worst Presentation Ever. The arrangement was clearly going to present a problem.

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BrainZooming

JANUARY 11, 2017

I jotted down the questions since I saw them as a strong strategic thinking exercise. A Strategic Thinking Exercise for Determining Trustworthiness. Applying this Strategic Thinking Exercise Broadly. This is a great example of a simple strategic thinking exercise to speed and sharpen decision making.

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BrainZooming

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

If you have the right people present , and they are in a chatty mood, how can you morph the gathering into a strategic conversation? One way is by introducing strategic thinking questions that steer meandering conversations into strategic conversations. What will we need to get started?

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BrainZooming

JUNE 8, 2016

Last week, we presented a creative and strategic thinking workshop for a Brainzooming reader who leads the national sales division of a global industrial manufacturer. We integrated the Brainzooming strategic thinking workshop into their annual sales meeting. 13 Unexpected Benefits of a Strategic Thinking Workshop.

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BrainZooming

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

I suggested they invite potential market research partners to come in and present their credentials, experience, and initial thinking on helping the client explore what types of market research they will really need. A Request for Presentation will likely be a more fruitful RFP process than once focused on a Request for Proposal.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Setting the Stage for Success To set the stage for a successful strategic planning offsite, several key steps should be taken: Define Clear Objectives : Be clear about what you want to achieve during the offsite. Choose an Appropriate Venue : The location should be conducive to strategic thinking and free from interruptions.

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CMOE

DECEMBER 21, 2023

To expand your learning beyond your past experiences and into the present, it’s important to adopt a learning mindset. To further develop your strategic agility, contact us about CMOE’s Applied Strategic Thinking® Workshop today.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 9, 2022

I was recently working through a set of older presentation files and came across this extract concerning innovation again and thought I must share this. There must first be an intimate connection between strategic thinking and innovation. Strategic planning must co-exist with strategic foresight.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A speaker specializing in innovation can also highlight trends, emerging technologies, and industry disruptions, providing valuable context for future strategic planning. Meeting planners should consider: The size and scope of events where the speaker has presented. The relevance of past topics to the theme of innovation.

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BrainZooming

APRIL 24, 2018

Strategic Thinking Exercise – New Product Idea Basics and Extremes in 30 Minutes. Strategic Thinking Exercises – Doing the Impossible with Nothing? Strategic Thinking Success – 3 Critical Thinking Perspectives. Strategic Thinking Exercises – Where Does Your Brand Live?

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Focused Momentum

AUGUST 12, 2020

This article is part of our Strategic Thinking During a Pandemic series. Resources are limited, and it is natural to prioritize the support of our community's efforts to fight the spread of the coronavirus and to help those most vulnerable to the physical and economic threats it presents.

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BrainZooming

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

During this year’s presentations, I’ll be covering both brand strategy (Thursday) and social-first stories (Friday). The branding presentation features a nine-point brand tune-up any business can use to evaluate a variety of the most important aspects of your brand strategy and performance. Expressing Clear Brand Benefits.

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Brunner

AUGUST 14, 2023

I always think back to convos with my first creative directors, Sandy, Jason, and Adam. when I asked to be put in situations where I lacked experience — pitching, presenting, production, etc. That endlessly creative curiosity — combined with strategic thinking — brings the teams and the work closer together.

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Phil McKinney

AUGUST 24, 2023

Leaders who can think beyond today and set a vision for their organization are more successful in shaping its future. Visionary thinking involves thinking beyond the present and asking yourself what the future could look like. As a leader, I've witnessed the transformative power of visionary thinking.

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BrainZooming

MARCH 3, 2017

Yesterday, we identified the six types of strategic planning process activities we use to design a client’s strategic thinking workshop. To facilitate you going deeper into thinking about how these activities function within a strategic planning process workshop, here are articles in each of the six areas.

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BrainZooming

APRIL 11, 2018

Seeing the question about how to boost an audience’s energy level ahead of time (and knowing they’ll want specifics), prompted this list of thirty things I’ve done during my career of designing and delivering interactive presentations and workshops. Present while walking throughout the room / audience.

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BrainZooming

AUGUST 8, 2017

What do you think will be commonplace first – a car with NO ONE behind the wheel on the highway or no more cell phone calls where you must tell someone to repeat something because they dropped out? Which will disappear first – boring PowerPoint presentations or the K-Mart brand?

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 27, 2017

Clearly one critical part of this present frustration is a seemingly lack of alignment between the organizations strategic goals and its mission and how innovation is expected to contribute, so as to fuel the growth and deliver many of the essential parts of the strategic need. Frustrations abound up and down the Organization.

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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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BrainZooming

APRIL 22, 2016

I debuted a presentation on “Results – Creating Strategic Impact,” our mini-book on employee engagement ideas to boost an organization’s strategic thinking. One attendee stuck around after the “Results” presentation to ask about a situation his son is facing. And who knows.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2024

It involves using advanced algorithms to analyze past and present data to make predictions about future outcomes. Implementing an AI-powered approach to innovation management can present challenges, but the potential benefits make it an exciting frontier for companies looking to stay competitive.

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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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BrainZooming

JANUARY 16, 2017

Use the strategic thinking exercises in Accelerate to help identify new possibilities for people, funding, and resources to jumpstart your innovation strategy. Outside-In Innovation Strategic Thinking Tools. For each fear, we highlight strategy options to mitigate the fears and push forward with innovative strategies.

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BrainZooming

JUNE 14, 2016

Accelerate features sixteen strategic thinking questions to expand your possibilities for finding ways to move ahead with your innovation strategy even if your available dollars have disappeared. You can employ the strategic thinking exercises in Accelerate to : Facilitate a collaborative approach to identifying innovation resources.

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BrainZooming

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

If you want strategic planning to be more productive in your organization, here are 13 ways our clients made it happen that you can do also: Be present and active throughout the process. Actively take part in identifying who to involve in the strategic planning process. Greet workshop participants as they arrive.

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BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The right combination of outside perspectives and productive strategic thinking exercises enables your brand to ideate, prioritize, and propel innovative growth. Rapidly deploy effective strategic thinking exercises to spur innovation. Innovation Perspectives – Taking the NO Out of InNOvation Presentation.

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BrainZooming

APRIL 16, 2018

This is a new slide for a two-day innovation strategy workshop we’ll be presenting this week in Los Angeles. Mike is a frequent speaker on innovation, strategic thinking, and social media. Mike Brown Founder of The Brainzooming Group, and an expert on strategy, creativity, and innovation. More Posts - Website Follow Me:

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BrainZooming

MAY 31, 2018

He was wrestling with a common challenge executives face when thinking about engaging an hourly workforce: How can I pull people off the line, shop floor, phones, or wherever else they are producing or serving customers to participate in this non-productive activity? Whether that concern surfaces immediately or later, it is always present.

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BrainZooming

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

A search on the Brainzooming blog to track down content for an updated strategic thinking presentation uncovered it. The title is from a leadership presentation that I do. It was written back in my corporate days during the blog’s first year (June 27, 2008). Honestly, I’d forgotten about it. Via Shutterstock.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Trait IQ EQ Nature Cognitive Emotional Focus Problem-solving Interpersonal skills Stability Relatively static Can be developed Leaders with high IQ may excel in strategic thinking and technical skills, but those with high EQ are often better at inspiring, motivating, and connecting with their teams.

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CMOE

APRIL 21, 2023

Interactive presentation software rather than static PowerPoint presentations. Our courses cover many business topics, from Coaching to Strategic thinking. This feature is a convenient way for those who may not feel comfortable speaking to still be involved with the discussion and activity.

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BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

7 Tips to Improve Conference Call Presentations. 11 Examples of Strategic Thinking without an Offsite Meeting. Strategic Thinking – 12 Ways Project Teams Can Stay out of the Weeds. Creating Strategic Impact – 3 Project Management Steps to Productively Review Concepts. When Is a Meeting Over?

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Design Thinking is not just a process; it’s a mindset that challenges leaders to think differently, to empathize deeply, and to act with informed intentionality. It beautifully encapsulates the essence of both metrics-driven and empathy-driven leadership, presenting a harmonized approach for modern businesses.

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BrainZooming

MAY 13, 2016

The latest confirmation took place this week as we created and presented a new Brainzooming innovation workshop on how to develop insights to fuel innovation. We routinely present strategic thinking workshops on the exercises and tools The Brainzooming Group uses to develop and implement innovative ideas.

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Tullio Siragusa

MAY 1, 2023

As a discipline, EA seeks to create a holistic, strategic view of an organization’s technology landscape, enabling better alignment between business objectives and IT capabilities. Conclusion The circular economy presents an opportunity for businesses to embrace a more sustainable and resilient model for growth.

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