16 scientifically proven ways to enhance your creativity Idea to Value / People often think that science and creativity are not related. In fact, over the past few decades , a huge amount of research has begun showing us exactly what causes our creativity, what reduces it, and even what enhances it. In this article, I want to highlight some of my favourite examples of scientific research which can help you enhance your creativity.
5 Questions Boards Should Be Asking About Digital Transformation HBR.org / Better advice starts with a better understanding.
Online Brainstorm Facilitation Training for the Time-Crunched The Heart of Innovation / Idea Champions is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting new offering — an elegant way for its time-crunched, innovation-leaning clients to upgrade the impact of their (on-site) brainstorming sessions — just in time, as some of our clients, post-pandemic, begin gathering together, in the flesh, again. Oh boy! We call it Conducting Genius — the simplest, most time-efficient way we can…
What Does It Take to Build a Culture of Belonging? HBR.org / Four concrete actions leaders can take.
101 CreativiTeas for Innovators The Heart of Innovation / No matter how many times I tell people there’s no such thing as a «magic innovation pill,» every one keeps asking. This just in: I don’t have the magic pill. But I DO have something even better — a virtual potion that has the potential to liberate you from the bothersome obstacles that keep sabotaging your ability to innovate. Simply read the list below, pick the CreativiTea you most need to…
The Podcast Renaissance: How Podcasts Boost Creativity and Inspire Audiences Apple Podcast Spotify•Idea to Value / Podcasts have become a familiar aspect of our cultural landscape. When they first emerged in the early 2000s, they were considered to be a niche concept and unlikely to compete with radio. However, a recent study found that 32% of Americans now listen to a podcast at least once a month. As a result, it has grown into a rich and varied audio form, with contributors ranging from amateurs with…
Podcast S5E120: Christina Wodtke – Using OKRs to become more productive Idea to Value / In today’s episode of the Idea to Value podcast, we speak with Christina Wodtke, author and lecturer at Stanford. Her resume includes re-design and initial product offerings with LinkedIn, MySpace, Zynga, Yahoo! and others, as well as founding three startups. We speak about the value of Radical Focus and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs). Topics covered in today’s episode: 00:02:30 – How she…
Audiobook for How Design Makes The World Scott Berkun / Excited to announce the audiobook for How Design Makes The World is now available on most platforms. I worked with a great narrator, Keith McCarthy, to craft an excellent listening experience for you. The book is about how design applies to everything, but it’s already in the top #10 audiobooks for architecture on Amazon and Audible.
20 Qualities of an Innovator The Heart of Innovation / The word «innovate» can be traced all the way back to 1440. It comes from the Middle French word «innovacyon,» meaning «renewal» or «new way of doing things». Exactly what innovations actually happened in 1440 (rounder oxcart wheels?) is anybody’s guess, but whatever they were, it’s likely they improved the quality of life for more than a few people. These days, the «innovation thing» is…
How to set a strategy using the cascade of choices framework Idea to Value / Most companies think they have a clear strategy. However, what they think is a strategy is usually nothing more than a set of goals. A real strategy requires clarity on not only what you want to achieve, but how you will choose to focus on achieving this, as well as what you choose not to do as well. Having worked for many years at one of the world’s top strategy consulting firms, we often…
Who Are the Creators Among Us? InnovationManagement / For a long time, the prevailing theory was that the creators, ideators, or innovators among us were a special type of person that had an innate gift for inspiration. The idea that creativity could be taught was much debated, but it is also one of the most commonly debunked myths in the innovation space. The post appeared first on InnovationManagement .
A list of all of the biases which affect creativity and innovation performance Idea to Value / One of the least-understood reasons why ideas are often not successful is the impact of biases. Biases in the scientific sense are mental shortcuts which our brains take, often because this is easier and more energy efficient. However, they can also very often result in the brain making the wrong decisions, or preferring answers and ideas which are less creative. In this article I want to begin…
Writer’s Block is a myth Idea to Value / Plumbers do not suffer from plumber’s block Surgeons do not suffer from surgeon’s block. Swimmers do not suffer from swimmer’s block. In all of their cases, even if they do not feel inspired, they will get on with their work and just do it. So why do so many creative people feel like they are blocked and cannot produce anything creative ? The short answer is that they are not actually blocked.
Building an Imagination Machine: Exclusive Interview with Martin Reeves and Jack Fuller InnovationManagement / Imagination is one of the least understood but most crucial ingredients of success. It’s what makes the difference between an incremental change and the kinds of pivots and paradigm shifts that are essential to transformation — especially during a crisis. The post appeared first on InnovationManagement.
How Lots of Small Bets Are Key To Realizing Your Corporate Innovation Strategy Innov8rs / It’s hard to venture into the unknown while navigating the risks along the way. All corporate innovation strategies involve an element of risk. The important thing is that you effectively manage your risk, and you can do that by making lots of small bets. At a recent Innov8rs Connect online event, Tom Salmon and Andrew Humphries, co-founders of The Bakery, shared how that works in practice.