How many brainstorming sessions, filled with potentially brilliant ideas, have ended up as rolled up flip charts under someone's desk? Taking ideas to the next step post-brainstorming can be a challenge. When I get near the end of the brainstorming process, [...]
Instead of trying to sell you something with a QR code... I thought I'd use one to offer value. So, this QR offers tips for being more creative. We're seeing QR Codes everywhere. While I try to test new technology when [...]
Google has just published "Think Quarterly" and the Q3'11 is their Innovation Issue. As the cover welcome note states... ...We've curated big ideas from heads of industry, leading experts and our homegrown visionaries -- all to help guide your own thinking. [...]
Mom sent me this text message this morning... Paulie! The entire country needs your services! Our President called for a 'brainstorming session' regarding the budget crisis. Can you give him a call? Mom By ignoring Mom's request, wouldn't I be breaking [...]
At times, has your company or team ever felt lost at sea? I recently built an exercise for a company that was ready to grow... and while they had goals in mind - a destination - they weren't sure where they [...]
I recently read a blog article that all but declared brainstorming broken and worthless. And, in the comments that followed, a few people disagreed... a few people agreed. One of the comments even explained 'fifty years of research shows brainstorming kills [...]
Leonard Stern, the inventor of the "World's Greatest Word Game" Mad Libs, passed away in June of 2011 at the age of 88. In his honor, I've created a "Better Brainstorming" Mad Lib. Mad Libs - as a creativity tool - [...]
You're nearly ready for next week's problem solving session... × Problem clearly defined and the objectives of the day outlined? Check. × Silly-Puddy, Play-Doh, and Slinkys? Check. × Flip charts, colored markers, Post-It notes? Check. But what about snacks, drinks, and [...]
"What a scam!" I thought, while drying off with the hotel towel. I reached over and read the card the hotel left in the basket among the soaps and mini-shampoo bottles. It explained how they care about our world and that [...]
Return with renewed energy and to be more productive than ever. THE key to productivity is an organized approach* to getting things done. I have recently discovered one of the simplest systems: The Action Method developed by Behance. Their tagline says [...]
