With innovation – Lead by example

With innovation – Lead by example

With innovation it’s the only thing that matters I work with lots of different leaders and they all say innovation is important. This is backed up by research across the globe. They often tell me how they wish their team, culture or business could be more...
Here’s how to generate original ideas

Here’s how to generate original ideas

Here’s the secret I am just finishing off a new book by Adam Grant called Originals. It’s a great book. As Facebook, Sheryl Sandberg, writes in the forward it: “Is one of the most important and captivating books i have read, full of surprising and...
Innovation training – here’s what works

Innovation training – here’s what works

I have been designing and running innovation training for the past 10 years. During that time I have gained some insights as to what works and what does not. Here are 8 suggestions for you to make the most out of your innovation training budget. Run a pilot first...
The Yin and Yang of Strategic Planning

The Yin and Yang of Strategic Planning

We need a bit more Yang in strategic planning As we all know in Chinese Philosophy there is the Yin (shade) and the Yang (sunny). Together they form a complete whole. They are both interdependent and form a kind of dynamic tension between two competing forces. Yet...

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