Jeffrey Phillips

APRIL 18, 2016

I'm happy to climb up on a soapbox again to talk about one of the most common scapegoats for innovation, the act of brainstorming. So I rise today to neither praise nor bury brainstorming, but to place it in its proper context. Brainstorming is a group technique to generate, socialize and evaluate ideas. Everyone knows this.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 21, 2025

By using ranking systems, scoring models, or comparison matrices, teams can make informed decisions about which concepts have the best chance of meeting customer needs and delivering business value. This involves: Collecting ideas from brainstorming sessions, customer feedback, market research, and internal teams.

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InnovationTraining.org

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Design more innovative innovation meetings that boost creativity and strengthen engagement. We’ve all been to uninspiring organizational meetings before. Far too often, engaging and innovative meetings are rare and fall short of accomplishing their goals. You can host more innovative innovation meetings that inspire.

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Idea to Value

JULY 21, 2017

However, in every case, it is beneficial for a company to look inwards and see whether their people, processes and leadership are acting more as innovation enablers, or bottlenecks. bringing to light inefficiencies which leadership would not be aware of). What is it: Every company knows about brainstorming.

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IdeaScale

JUNE 23, 2021

Brainstorming is the first step to idea-sharing. Research shows 82% of Millennials support brainstorming meetings. They needed it to align with strategic priorities, require strong clinical leadership and benefit from the ideas of a diverse group of VCH stakeholders. It is also a great way to bring generations together.

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Destination Innovation

JUNE 15, 2018

They believe that they need to be more innovative but are so busy meeting the needs of customers that they have not made innovation a priority not allocated the necessary resources and commitment to make it happen. Regular brainstorm meetings are held with diverse teams, clear objectives and expert facilitation.

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Idea to Value

JULY 13, 2021

While many innovation experts focus on helping individuals learn techniques to come up with more ideas, like brainstorming or design thinking, the most valuable skill is being able to select which ideas to focus on based on the value they will deliver. Psychological Safety. Innovation requires working as a team.

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Leapfrogging

MAY 9, 2024

Importance of Trust in Leadership In the realm of leadership, trust is not just a soft skill—it’s the very foundation upon which successful teams are built. Why Trust is Vital in Leadership Trust in leadership is the cornerstone of team cohesion and effectiveness. Trust also extends beyond immediate team dynamics.

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Idea to Value

DECEMBER 13, 2022

2023 could turn out to be one of the hardest for innovation and leadership teams in decades… … or, with the right focused effort, it could be one of the best. Innovation projects often fail because innovation teams, management, leadership and operations are not aligned on what success actually looks like.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 30, 2020

I love the association of the “fuzzy front end” with ideas, brainstorming and all those creative energies bringing ideas to life, but sadly unless that final ‘rugged terrain’ at the back end is not traveled we never see the innovation come to life in the market place. Offer true leadership that is leading from the front.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Fostering Innovation Through Leadership In the rapidly changing business landscape, fostering innovation is no longer optional but a necessity for survival and growth. This strategy begins with leadership that exemplifies innovative thinking and a willingness to embrace new ideas.

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Tullio Siragusa

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

AI Meets Design Thinking: Crafting a People-Centric Business Future Imagine this — a customer service agent can deeply empathize with a frustrated customer because an AI assistant analyzed the customer’s tone and background to provide insights ahead of time. The agent knows just how to console them — that’s the future we can build.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

The Importance of Strategic Thinking Strategic thinking is a critical element in the leadership toolkit, essential for steering organizations towards long-term success. By integrating this approach into your leadership style, you can expect to: Enhance decision-making capabilities, ensuring that every choice aligns with long-term objectives.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

The Importance of Strategic Thinking Strategic thinking is a critical element in the leadership toolkit, essential for steering organizations towards long-term success. By integrating this approach into your leadership style, you can expect to: Enhance decision-making capabilities, ensuring that every choice aligns with long-term objectives.

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Rmukesh Gupta

JULY 24, 2020

Premise: The current pandemic has definitely changed the way we organize ourselves and our meetings. This definitely means that we need to rethink the way we function – work, play and meet with our colleagues, customers and partners. They go on and detail three ways virtual meetings are better.

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Destination Innovation

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Brainstorms, away-days, offsite meetings and other activities will generate many great ideas but unless there is concrete action to implement the best ideas then these sessions become demotivational. It might be smarter to just stop making some of the common mistakes which inhibit innovation.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Power of Innovation Leadership In the dynamic landscape of modern business, the ability to innovate is not just an advantage; it is a necessity for survival and growth. Role of Leadership in Fostering Innovation As a leader, you have the unique capability to shape the mindset and culture of your organization.

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Leapfrogging

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Aside from meetings, think about other ways to stay in touch like: Email blasts: Keep everyone in the loop with key happenings and wins. Here’s a quick look at how often to huddle up and what each meeting aims to tackle: How Often What’s the Goal? These pow-wows should come with a plan to keep everything snappy and on point.

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BrainZooming

MAY 9, 2017

Learning what participants in an upcoming big meeting know, think, and believe before they come together in a large group is one tactic to strengthen team collaboration. 14 Team Collaboration Benefits from Pre-Meeting Outreach. Identify strong ideas upfront so you are ready to listen for and act on them in the larger group meeting.

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Innovation Excellence

MARCH 8, 2017

Most management meetings are dull affairs stacked full of short-term problems that need fixing. You should brainstorm strategic and innovative options. Discussions focus on routine operational issues and of course these things have to be addressed.

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Idea to Value

JUNE 16, 2017

Or you might even just think of the person in your business who is always the first person to come up with a seemingly great idea in a brainstorming session. Typically, a group will begin a brainstorming session recommending that everyone should feel free to share whatever ideas they can think of. But there is a huge problem with this.

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Leapfrogging

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Bring on Virtual Brainstorming. Brainstorming is a simple process that includes generating lots of ideas, prioritizing them, and the selection the best of the best to pursue. Get a tool specifically designed for online brainstorming, like Mural, Lucidchart, or Ideaboardz. Celebrate Wins to Create a Winning Team.

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Rmukesh Gupta

JULY 24, 2020

Premise: The current pandemic has definitely changed the way we organize ourselves and our meetings. This definitely means that we need to rethink the way we function – work, play and meet with our colleagues, customers and partners. They go on and detail three ways virtual meetings are better.

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Planview

AUGUST 22, 2024

In this post, you’ll learn: Why Putting People at the Heart of Change Matters The Exciting Future Ahead for the PMO How AI Can Help Prioritize Impactful Work Meet Athena Smith Athena Smith hails from Georgia and is based in Atlanta. Then, we brainstorm ways to address it.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

Introduction to High Performance Leadership Teams Defining High Performance Leadership Teams High performance leadership teams are those that not only achieve outstanding results but also sustain these levels of success over time. It’s the bedrock upon which innovative and collaborative teams are built.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Setting the Stage for Success Importance of Leadership Team Offsites Leadership team offsites play a pivotal role in shaping the future of an organization. Strategic planning offsites are a significant investment in your leadership team’s development and your company’s future.

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CMOE

JULY 26, 2019

A leadership-development plan is a detailed blueprint of the professional development and learning activities you’re going to engage in during a certain period of time. Its goal is to improve your leadership abilities. Below, you’ll find a simple process to teach you how to create a leadership-development plan.

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

JULY 6, 2024

Thought Leadership: The Year’s Most Popular Articles from Thinkers360 Thought Leaders (1H’24) Thought Leader and Influencer Interview Thinkers360 thought leader interviews profile prominent members of the Thinkers360 community who embody the power of ideas in their work.

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Leapfrogging

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Bring on Virtual Brainstorming. Brainstorming is a simple process that includes generating lots of ideas, prioritizing them, and the selection the best of the best to pursue. Get a tool specifically designed for online brainstorming, like Mural, Lucidchart, or Ideaboardz. Celebrate Wins to Create a Winning Team.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

Understanding Strategic Thinking for Executives Strategic thinking is a critical component of successful leadership, particularly for senior executives who chart the course of their organizations. With the right support and resources, you can overcome these hurdles and cultivate a more strategic approach to leadership.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

Understanding Strategic Thinking for Executives Strategic thinking is a critical component of successful leadership, particularly for senior executives who chart the course of their organizations. With the right support and resources, you can overcome these hurdles and cultivate a more strategic approach to leadership.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Blending Metrics and Empathy with Design Thinking: The New Paradigm in Leadership The contemporary leadership environment requires a meticulous balance between quantitative evaluations and genuine human connection. With Design Thinking as the tool, a new paradigm is set to emerge, merging metrics-driven and empathy-driven leadership.

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IdeaScale

JUNE 19, 2019

Having an optimistic approach to your industry is fundamental to proper leadership, and it’s also key to innovation. Few leaders are happy resting on their laurels, and even in staid, quiet industries, you’ll find leadership tends to seek out challenges. To learn more about innovation leadership, join our newsletter today!

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 16, 2021

The best business strategies focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations. After defining the right customer pain point and problem, brainstorm and describe the ideal solution or product that will help. Business Insider and the Thinkers50 have named him one of the world’s top leadership experts and consultants. .

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InnovationTraining.org

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Innovate your virtual meetings through our design thinking-inspired Zoom facilitation training workshop. With many workshops, classes, events, and sessions being held online, it’s more important than ever to have the right virtual meeting and facilitator skills to effectively engage in your virtual session. Darin earned his Ph.D.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 1, 2017

Many of us would like to say yes, but stop and think back to the jobs you held before you took a leadership role. It really starts with leadership. Creativity should be rewarded, but you need to ask for it. Can an employee ever offer you the unvarnished truth? So implement these best practices for encouraging honesty and openness.

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Overview : Innovation strategy needs more than just a great kickoff meeting. Being able to brainstorm ideas, understanding how to test them, and workshopping the results to refine approaches are useful concepts for any organizations as new challenges and technologies arise. Here are nine drivers of innovation. Dedicated Resources.

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