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In these posts I try and challenge, stretch and inspire new ideas & conversations.
How to unlock the creativity of a group
This is a powerful ideation tool that i invented to help people solve problems and sell their concepts with more success. It is called The Power of Three.
Innovation — what not to do.
According to all the surveys innovation is among the top three priorities of leaders. Here’s what not to do.
Innovation — It’s what you do that counts
Leaders like to have their core values on the wall and most of them mention innovation. This is important but it must be backed up by action.
Sick of meetings? Try Blitzing
Leaders complain about meetings all the time. A Blitz provides a faster, shorter alternative.
Employee idea programs that really work
Employee idea schemes sound like wonderful idea. They start with great energy but often run out of steam and end with frustration on all sides.
Here’s how to design a program that works.
Tackling productivity — one meeting at a time*
Managers and leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Here is a simple but dramatic way to boost productivity and engagement.
Keep your groups small if you want to do more with less
One way for group and team leaders to increase productivity is to keep the size of the group small. Here’s why.
How to generate out of the box ideas in your next brainstorming session
Here are some practical tips to ensure that your next brainstorming session generates breakthrough ideas.
How to think differently about your market
To grow the revenue line, leaders need to learn to think differently. I give an example of how to re-imagine a market. This is the new way to compete.