Gregg Fraley

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The Sins That Ruin Idea Generation. Redefine Brainstorming If You Want Results. . It’s okay to hate Brainstorming. ” Well, you bother because you need ideas. There have been many studies of brainstorming and articles written. Rarely does a casual brainstorm generate a breakthrough idea.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Hackathons have emerged as a key tool for organizations aiming to spark creativity and solve complex problems quickly. In fact, research shows that companies hosting regular hackathons see significant gains in employee engagement, faster prototyping, and fresh, actionable ideas. What is a Hackathon?

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InnovationManagement

JULY 26, 2021

The post In Search of the Perfect Brainstorm: An Update of Collaborative Ideation appeared first on InnovationManagement. A heated argument ensues. Some people take sides. Others remain silent. There are bruised egos. You are not the only one who feels frustrated. All that time [.].

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Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

In today’s episode of the Idea to Value Podcast, we speak to Simon Hill, founder of Idea Management software company Wazoku. What idea management software actually does to help innovation management (10:40). Subscribe on Stitcher to the Idea to Value Podcast: [link].

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Well also examine the common challenges businesses face during implementation, share effective strategies to bridge the gap between ideation and execution, and discuss how idea management software can accelerate and simplify this journey. What Does Idea Implementation Mean?

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 12, 2022

When it comes to overseeing an idea management program involving thousands of employees or customers, it is crucial that the process is structured in a way that helps participants to generate the best ideas. Your manager has asked you to come up with a few quick wins and, under pressure, your creative well has suddenly run dry.

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Qmarkets

JULY 13, 2017

The False Promise of Traditional Brainstorming. published a book called "Your Creative Power" in which he shared his secrets. One idea in his book, discussed in Chapter 33 on "How to Organize a Squad to Create Ideas", later became one of the most widely used creativity techniques in the world.

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IdeaScale

JUNE 27, 2019

Furthermore, a defined innovation process helps ensure that the best ideas are pursued and not accidentally forgotten. If one or two people dominate every brainstorming session or innovation meeting, there’s no point in having a team. Use Innovation Management Software. The problems tend to come from a lack of idea management.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Originally rooted in software development, hackathons have evolved into a strategic tool across industries, fostering creativity, team collaboration, and idea generation under tight timeframes. Participants form teams, brainstorm, and develop solutions like prototypes , software, or process improvements under a set theme.

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Qmarkets

MARCH 4, 2025

Their words offer timeless wisdom on creativity, problem-solving, and the strategies behind business success. This article explores 12 thought-provoking innovation quotes, each revealing a key lesson in crowdsourcing, collaboration, idea management , or continuous innovation.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Behind every groundbreaking product or service is a well-structured process that transforms creative ideas into actionable solutions. Yet, many leaders struggle to harness the full potential of their teams’ creativity. Without a clear framework, ideas often stagnate or fail to align with business goals.

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Idea Drop

JULY 20, 2017

If you want to speed up your rate of productivity, you can use an idea management tool to collate these kernels of innovation from your entire team, but what should you do with them next? Dare to dream : scrap any used, boring or obvious ideas and move on to the next round. What is the next step after this?

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 2, 2024

Sparking creativity and generating groundbreaking ideas often requires more than just inspiration—it demands a structured approach. Ideation techniques serve as powerful tools for unlocking creativity, enabling teams to think outside the box and explore new possibilities. Green Hat: Encourage creative thinking and new ideas.

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Gregg Fraley

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

80% Of Brainstorming Sessions Don’t Work. Seven Idea Generation Fails. Redefine Brainstorming and Get Better Results. I might be getting to old to hold back on saying this about ideation, aka idea generation, aka brainstorming. Based on my experience, about 80% of idea generation doesn’t work.

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Wazoku

AUGUST 17, 2018

We’ve helped companies completely transform themselves through idea management, but for many businesses it’s still a new concept, and a hard thing to get right. Idea management is the process of generating, collating, analysing and implementing ideas that solve real business problems, as part of a wider innovation strategy.

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Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 16, 2016

Fast Company Article “Brainstorming is Dumb” Misses the Point. Brainstorming, Done Properly, Is Not a Tool, It’s A Multi-Step Process. And yet another major publication publishes a misleading article about brainstorming — Brainstorming is Dumb. Brainstorming as a technique is beside the point.

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Qmarkets

JULY 18, 2024

These tools and techniques are crafted to unlock creativity, allowing individuals and teams to seamlessly navigate the maze of idea generation, organization, and refinement. In this article, we will explore a variety of ideation tools that can help unlock your creative potential.

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Gregg Fraley

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Prepare, Then Brainstorm. Most brainstorming doesn’t work. The literature bashing brainstorming is extensive. Ideas are still needed to fill pipelines! I’m going to focus on one problem with brainstorming in this post: lack of preparation. Want an Innovation Breakthrough? The Boy Scouts have it right.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 11, 2022

When it comes to overseeing an idea management program involving thousands of employees or customers, it is crucial that the process is structured in a way that helps participants to generate the best ideas. Your manager has asked you to come up with a few quick wins and, under pressure, your creative well has suddenly run dry.

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Idea Champions

MARCH 22, 2021

If you are thinking about subscribing to The Year of Living Creatively , one question you are likely to ask is this: "Who created it -- and what are his credentials?". Four idea-sparking games to help people get out of the box. THE BREAKTHROUGH CAFE : A creative thinking experience disguised as a cafe. Testimonials.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Defining Innovation Culture Innovation culture refers to an organizational environment that encourages creative thinking and the application of new ideas. Organizations that prioritize innovation tend to attract and retain top talent, as creative individuals seek out workplaces that value and foster their skills.

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InnovationManagement

JUNE 3, 2019

Based on research in the market and in many countries, I tried to figure out the exact mechanism by which startup ideas are created. Is it mainly a matter of brainstorming effort or are external factors at play? The post Startup Ideas are NOT Inspired on the Spur of the Moment! appeared first on Innovation Management.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 2, 2024

Far more than just brainstorming, ideation is a structured, intentional process that harnesses creativity and innovation. Ideation is the creative process of generating, developing, and communicating new ideas. Ideation is the creative process of generating, developing, and communicating new ideas.

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Jeffrey Phillips

MAY 22, 2023

But, we got started, getting some initial training from Tim Hurson , who wrote Think Better, a great book on innovation thinking, creativity and facilitation.

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Qmarkets

MAY 2, 2024

An idea portal is the answer. This digital platform is rapidly becoming a critical tool for enterprises seeking to tap into collective creativity and transform great ideas into tangible results. What is an Idea Portal? Improved Transparency and Accountability Transparency is a key feature of an idea portal.

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Qmarkets

JULY 12, 2024

These structured sessions are designed to generate and develop new ideas, fostering creativity and problem-solving within teams. Additionally, we will discuss the advantages of using dedicated idea management software to streamline the ideation process and enhance collaboration.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 24, 2017

Open up lines of communication between employees and top management by optimizing corporate communication channels, holding company wide events/brainstorming sessions, or by allowing employees to submit ideas digitally through an employee submission box. Create a Climate of Ideas. Reward Innovation - Not Success.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 26, 2024

An idea portal is the answer. This digital platform is rapidly becoming a critical tool for enterprises seeking to tap into collective creativity and transform great ideas into tangible results. What is an Idea Portal? Improved Transparency and Accountability Transparency is a key feature of an idea portal.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 26, 2024

An ideas portal is the answer. This digital platform is rapidly becoming a critical tool for enterprises seeking to tap into collective creativity and transform great ideas into tangible results. What is an Ideas Portal? Improved Transparency and Accountability Transparency is a key feature of an ideas portal.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 1, 2024

Rather than leaving the creative process to chance, a well-crafted ideation strategy provides a roadmap for systematically generating, evaluating, and implementing new ideas. This approach not only streamlines the innovation process but also helps in harnessing the collective creativity of an organization.

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Gregg Fraley

MARCH 17, 2021

The 30 minute weekly webinar features demonstrations of various facilitation tools for: strategy, challenge clarification, idea generation (aka brainstorming), problem framing, idea selection, innovation projects, and idea development, etc. Sessions begin on Thursday March 18th. Thinking Differently Takes Tools.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

When team members work cohesively, the exchange of ideas becomes more dynamic, leading to creative solutions and groundbreaking products or services. Benefit Description Increased Creativity Diverse perspectives lead to novel ideas and solutions.

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Gregg Fraley

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The course covers management mandates, project cycles, resourcing, idea management systems, idea generation tools, concept development, prototyping, and pitch presentations. Streamlined management of innovation projects. More effective innovation cycles, more effective brainstorming.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

These techniques offer a strategic pathway for enterprises to nurture creativity, boost collaboration, and drive meaningful change across the organization. Innovation techniques are practical tools or processes used to solve problems, generate ideas, or encourage creativity within a team.

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Qmarkets

JULY 8, 2017

Open up lines of communication between employees and top management by optimizing corporate communication channels, holding company wide events/brainstorming sessions, or by allowing employees to submit ideas digitally through an employee submission box. Create a Climate of Ideas. Reward Innovation - Not Success.

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Qmarkets

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Creativity is for morons. But this view of creativity is outdated – our mind is not always rational. Ideas are a powerful tool. Six comments on ideas – which is the most crucial for your company? When accepting that ideas are a powerful instrument for day-to-day business people face a problem: how does creativity work?

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Gregg Fraley

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The client started by saying he wanted to do a brainstorming session. It wasn’t brainstorming that was needed. As it turns out the session was really more about idea development and elaboration. ” We designed a creative session plan to achieve our better understood goals. Getting to Clarity.

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