Blog
In these posts I try and challenge, stretch and inspire new ideas & conversations.
Forget employee suggestion programs and start Blitzing
Employee suggestion programs seem to be a good idea. But they often run out of steam, are slow and lack energy. Blitz is a better, faster alternative. Here’ why.
Blitz — A better, faster way for groups and teams to brainstorm ideas
Blitz is a quick, simple idea generation tool for groups and teams that incorporates the best bits of brainstorming and meetings. Here’s more on this new way of creating and collaborating.
How to improve your ability to think on the spot
One of the greatest fears of even the most informed presenter is to be put on the spot. Here are some practical tips to help you.
Group work — how to ensure that everyone contributes
Group work is everywhere — from our classrooms to the work-place yet the problem of not everyone contributing still haunts us. Here are some suggestions to build a more engaged group.
What is the difference between Blitzing and meetings?
Business leaders complain long and hard about meetings. Too many, too long are the usual responses — A Blitz is a valuable alternative than can complement slow, boring meetings.
What is the ideal creative culture?
What does an ideal creative culture look like. Here are some of my insights form my doctoral research.
How to stop procrastinating and get started
Making a start is the most important step in Speed Thinking and Blitz for groups and teams. Read on how you can use the magic starting formula on any project or problem.
What is the essence of innovation?
What are you and/or your team testing this week. Read why experimentation is the essence of creativity and innovation.
To unlock your creativity — try drawing the solution.
A creative thinking tool that i often use in my workshops is to get people to draw as many as 9 solutions in two minutes. Here’s how and why it works.