by Dr Ken Hudson | Nov 23, 2012 | How to accelerate idea generation, How to boost your productivity
At work, everyone is facing the challenge of how to do more with less. This requires new ways of thinking and acting both for individuals and groups. One way that i have found to improve productivity is to keep the size of groups and teams small. I have found that for...
by Dr Ken Hudson | Nov 23, 2012 | Creative Thinking Techniques, How to accelerate idea generation, How to run an awesome Brainstorming Session, Workshop Facilitator
I have been facilitating Brainstorming, strategy and ideation and new product development sessions for the past 15 years and here are my guidelines to help you generate awesome ideas: 1. Make the challenge a compelling one. You want people to be engaged right from...
by Dr Ken Hudson | Nov 23, 2012 | Creative Thinking Techniques, How to accelerate idea generation, How to innovate in a fast, simple and low risk way, How to run an awesome Brainstorming Session, Workshop Facilitator
For years I have heard managers and leaders say we need an ‘out of the box’ idea. This got me thinking in my role as a workshop and Strategic Planning Facilitator — how would you know if an idea was out of the box if you did not know what the box...
by Dr Ken Hudson | Nov 23, 2012 | Employee Experience, How to accelerate idea generation, How to boost your productivity
It’ simple really. In fact, deceptively so. The best way to motivate and engage employees ‘day in and day out’ is by facilitating progress in meaningful work– even small wins. This is the conclusion of research conducted by Harvard professor Teresa Amabile and her...
by Dr Ken Hudson | Nov 23, 2012 | How to accelerate idea generation, How to boost your productivity
In a world that demands ‘more (e.g. sales, growth, revenue, engagement etc) with less (e.g. budget, people, time & energy)’ there is never a right time to perform at your best. Every individual and group must be able to deliver higher performance, day in and day...
by Dr Ken Hudson | Nov 23, 2012 | How to accelerate idea generation, How to boost your productivity
According to one of the CEO’s of a major bank: ‘People talk about productivity but actually not much has been done about it.’ Mike Smith, CEO ANZ Bank, 23/11/12, The Australian. I totally agree with him. That is why we have embarked on trying to lift...
