Podcast S4E99 – Why creativity and innovation will be the most important skills of 2021 Idea to Value / In this livestream of the Idea to Value podcast, I talk about the main reasons why creativity and innovation are going to be the most important skills of the next 5 years. Based on the World Economic Forum report The Future of Jobs 2020 , 4 out of the top 5 most important skills will be explicitly related to innovation and creativity. Check out the video above to find out exactly which skills are…
Go Beyond the All-Too-Familiar Lone Wolf Syndrome The Heart of Innovation / If you are in the process of hatching a big idea, business, product, or breakthrough possibility, there’s a good chance — especially during these disruptive days of the Coronavirus — that you do not have all the support you need to make a quantum leap. That’s why Idea Champions created Free the Genie — a simple, affordable, online way for you to get the spark you need to turn theory into…
Fireside Chat with Nick Skillicorn: Interview by Jasmin Hindi – Podcast S4E98 Idea to Value / I was delighted to be interviewed by renowned creative leader Jasmin Hindi for a recent “ Fireside Chat ” on the topic of developing our creativity. We discussed a wide variety of topics, including: Who the heck I am and my background What people can do to stay creative during the pandemic Why so many people struggle to get started on their creative projects Whether there is a link between…
TWENTY IS PLENTY: Breakthrough Thinking for the Time-Crunched The Heart of Innovation / THIS JUST IN! You don’t have the time to read this. We know it. You know it. And all the marketing bots know it. Which is why I’m going to cut to the chase. Your lack of time is really not a problem. For us, at Brainstorm Champions , it’s simply the current reality. When in Rome… Hey, if Twitter can become the preferred communication platform for 330 million people, we can figure out how to…
Now Is a Great Time to Start Practicing Mindfulness HBR.org / A practical guide to dealing with fear, anger, and grief.
Your competition is not who you think it is Idea to Value / Most companies don’t know who their biggest competitor is. When asked, they might list another company providing the same goods or services. Often, ones which are a similar size to how large they are now. Or in some cases, they may list smaller, younger startups who provide a new innovative product which appeals to their target customers. But in most cases, this is not a company’s real…
The Battle of the Two Brains The Heart of Innovation / Excellent TED presentation by Iain McGilchrist on the two sides of the brain, beautifully animated by the wizards at RSA Animate. Idea Champions…
What Sets Family Businesses Apart HBR.org / A conversation with consultants Josh Baron and Rob Lachenauer on navigating the unique challenges of a family enterprise.
Your Best Ideas Are Often Your Last Ideas HBR.org / Creativity takes some time to brew.
Good Leaders Lose with Grace HBR.org / Four ways to get better at failing.
Help Your Team Beat WFH Burnout HBR.org / Not every employee will tell you how they’re doing or what they need.
What is the ambition matrix and how does it work as part of an innovation portfolio? Idea to Value / Most companies are not really aware of all of the innovation projects they are working on. Let alone which project mix they should be working on. This is where a tool called the Ambition Matrix is extremely useful, and it is a tool I use with clients all the time to gain clarity on what their current innovation portfolio looks like. Originally developed by the strategy consultants at Monitor…
Los 7 errores en Design Thinking más frecuentes y cómo evitarlos Innolandia / Lo que te quiero contar hoy en el post de hoy, s on esos errores en Design Thinking típicos que solemos tener cuando aplicamos este marco de trabajo. Design Thinking es quizás mi herramienta favorita de innovación. Llevo desde 2013 haciendo proyectos. Unas cuantas horas. Como cualquier metodología o cualquier marco de trabajo, en Design Thinking existen buenas prácticas Pequeños trucos que te…
Finding Direction When You’re Feeling Lost HBR.org / A five-part framework to help you navigate.
Building bridges vs Finished Bridges Idea to Value / Bridges work to get people from one side of something to another. But they only work if they are 100% finished. A bridge which is 99% finished doesn’t help you get anywhere. There is still a gap which needs to be overcome…