BrainZooming

MARCH 21, 2017

Short Story: Look for specifics and things that people can actually do or perform to move creative thinking into action. How do you move from creative thinking into action? Two of the client’s senior staff members said this was a question they expected us to answer during the strategic thinking workshop.

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BrainZooming

JANUARY 15, 2016

Sometimes creative thinking challenges come from inside your own head. In many organizations, however, substantial creative thinking challenges come from leaders and cultures that may say they want new thinking, but seem to do everything they can to scuttle creativity.

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eZassi

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

However, generating innovative ideas and turning them into actionable solutions requires more than just creative thinking—it demands effective management of ideas, collaboration, and alignment with strategic goals. Idea management software breaks down these barriers by allowing teams to collaborate in real time.

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InnovationManagement

AUGUST 24, 2021

The post How to Break the 5 Habits That Hurt Ideation appeared first on InnovationManagement. Many companies find it hard to prioritize ideation. Here are five ways to break the pattern and gather a wealth of ideas for your organization.

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BrainZooming

JULY 18, 2016

We were on a call with an extended creative team generating ideas for client videos. During breaks, I found myself jotting down examples of important creative thinking skills the team was exhibiting. 7 Important Creative Thinking Skills. How are you doing on these 7 creative thinking skills?

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ImagineNation

MARCH 26, 2025

This diminishes the possibilities and opportunities of maximising diversity, difference, and disruption as catalysts for change and creativity in the classroom. It includes a commitment to ongoing learning and a willingness to identify and take smart risks, reframe, and embrace constraints as catalysts for creative thinking.

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Phil McKinney

AUGUST 17, 2023

A culture that doesn't reward or recognize creative thinking can stifle innovation and make it difficult to see outside the established norms. This means that even though an innovative idea is presented to us, we might not fully appreciate its value or understand how it can benefit our organization.

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Cris Beswick

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Collaboration and open communication form another crucial behavioural pillar. Leaders should regularly reference these principles when making decisions and explain their reasoning to help others understand how to apply them. Examples of cross-functional collaboration leading to breakthroughs encourage teamwork and diverse thinking.

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IdeaScale

AUGUST 28, 2018

Why We Like It: You really get a sense of how many different ways there are for an idea to grow. Some companies have success due to collaboration, sometimes it’s due to someone’s singular vision, sometimes it’s because of dogged persistence and sometimes it’s luck. Favorite Episode: Instagram: Kevin Systrom & Mike Krieger.

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Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

I have written extensively, certainly over the past eighteen months, about our need to take innovation into a new era, designed for today and tomorrow’s “fit for purpose” Below you will see my view of how I see this sketched out, as my suggested concept outline. Does it make sense?

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BrainZooming

AUGUST 9, 2016

What are your expectations from a creative thinking workshop? That is the first question I ask the audience at a Brainzooming creative thinking workshop. 7 Expectations from Creative Thinking Workshop Training. How do you move an organization and its strategy from reactive to proactive?

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

By stepping away from the day-to-day operations and fostering a focused environment, your leadership team can craft innovative strategies and strengthen collaboration. By removing distractions and dedicating time solely to strategic thinking, you create an atmosphere where creativity and big-picture thinking can thrive.

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BrainZooming

DECEMBER 10, 2015

We’re with a client today, delivering a strategic and creative thinking skills for sales workshop. As an outgrowth of the workshop, here is a strategic and creative thinking skills compilation comprised of articles that support the Brainzooming workshop we’re delivering. How to Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone.

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BrainZooming

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

As a result, the pressure for inspiration and creative thinking was always dependent on me. What did I need to do to trigger creative thinking? At some point, God provided the grace to realize my creative inspiration was from outside, not inside. What ideas did I need to imagine?

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BrainZooming

OCTOBER 12, 2016

I also push my creative thinking skills and look through newspaper or magazine articles to inspire ideas. 15 Creative Thinking Skills to Turn Junk Ideas into Treasures. Within the story, there were fifteen creative thinking skills demonstrating how KI Nassauer turns “junk ideas” into treasures with potential.

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 27, 2016

These insights can become the inspiration sparks of your group’s creative thinking. How to Connect with Customers. Strong innovation usually emerges from collaborative, hands-on or observational experiences that take place on the front lines with customers. Begin with the End .

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BrainZooming

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Chuck has been an incredible influence on my career, especially as it comes to creative thinking skills. Chuck was the first person I heard deliver an in-depth presentation on creative thinking skills. Creative Thinking Skills and Place with Chuck Dymer. That was definitely true. Mike Brown.

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BrainZooming

JANUARY 6, 2016

We’re developing a strategic thinking webinar for a client on cultivating and sustaining creativity among its salesforce. Since the webinar is with the organization’s sales leadership, the focus is on creative thinking skills they can and should be embracing to help their salespeople see opportunities in new ways.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

These workshops foster an environment of learning and collaboration among peers, which is conducive to exploring new ways of thinking. This can be achieved through diverse team compositions and cross-functional collaboration. Collaborate and Co-create: Promote a collaborative environment where ideas can be shared freely.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

These workshops foster an environment of learning and collaboration among peers, which is conducive to exploring new ways of thinking. This can be achieved through diverse team compositions and cross-functional collaboration. Collaborate and Co-create: Promote a collaborative environment where ideas can be shared freely.

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BrainZooming

AUGUST 23, 2016

What if your fear of being wrong is so great that you can’t even start implementing creative ideas that are just for you for fear you’ll goof something up? Typically, the creative thinking exercises we teach and use are a huge source of hope to get past fears about self-judged “bad” ideas. Is there hope? Sure, there is hope.

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Paul Hobcraft

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

For this ability to tap into the “dynamics of innovation,” most of any future success in the modern world demands a proactive approach through constant skill development and creative thinking. Build out the collaboration advantage. They provide a platform to further build upon.

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Planview

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

One of the most important decisions people in organizations make on a daily basis at all levels is choosing how to spend resources. We’d recommend creating channels for collaboration – crowdsourcing via the web – at all junctures in the work management lifecycle. Channel : This is the creative thinking part.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Common barriers include a fear of failure, a lack of resources, or rigid hierarchical structures that limit creative thinking and swift decision-making. Its about providing the right tools and environment where creativity can be turned into practical and marketable innovations.

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BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

We’re big proponents of the value of bringing together a diverse group of people with varied creative thinking skills for strategic planning workshops within organizations and communities. Sometimes we use online collaboration within an in-person strategic planning workshop. Discover How Online Collaboration Boosts Progress.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

These speakers cover a range of topics, from the innovation process to the creation of a culture that nurtures creativity and collaboration. Insightful innovation keynote speakers can provide valuable perspectives on creating an environment that fosters inventiveness and forward-thinking.

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BrainZooming

DECEMBER 1, 2015

How do you gain the best advantage from the expertise, experience, and ideas inside your organization as you pursue strategic planning? It was a pleasure to talk with Kelly about the impact of collaborative strategy on strategic planning, a topic she and I have discussed off the air many times over the past few years. Just Start!

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Here are key aspects you should integrate into your organization’s fabric: Openness and Collaboration : Encourage open communication and collaboration across all levels of your organization. Different perspectives can spark creative solutions, so promoting an inclusive environment is crucial.

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BrainZooming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

We’ll use highly productive strategic and creative thinking exercises. We’ve done this hundreds of times, so we know how to adapt our strategic planning methodology so it’s highly efficient for you. Our collaborative strategic planning approach gets more people participating concurrently , increasing the planning pace.

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hackerearth

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

The ‘innovation team’ needs to define what innovation is in the context of your company, and how to ‘get there’. The post How to setup an ‘innovation team’ appeared first on HackerEarth Blog. The strategy and the roadmap towards the desired innovation-driven mode are critical. IP experts.

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BrainZooming

MAY 24, 2017

Last week’s “Inside the Executive Suite” from Armada Corporate Intelligence featured ideas for how to handle confidential information. The business strategy focus revolved around how an executive can maintain confidences while employing confidential information to best benefit his or her organization.

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BrainZooming

APRIL 11, 2018

One question (which we think MAY have been included by mistake on the list of topics they sent us) is what we do when energy is diminishing during a workshop. Move to the Shrimp creative thinking exercise. Mike Brown Founder of The Brainzooming Group, and an expert on strategy, creativity, and innovation.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Understanding Innovation Culture Assessment Definition and Importance of Innovation Culture Innovation culture refers to an environment that encourages creative thinking and the advancement of new ideas. It encourages a collaborative environment where every individual feels like an integral part of the company’s growth.

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Idea Champions

JUNE 8, 2021

With most people working from home and scrambling to survive, the opportunities for "thought partners" to connect with each other in meaningful ways have radically declined -- and along with it opportunities to ideate, problem solve, and think out of the box. A dependable way to enter into a creative mindset. Increased collaboration.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

It is a culture that supports creative thinking and offers a platform for ideas to be shared, tested, and implemented. For more on how to instill these values within your organization, you may explore our articles on creating a culture of innovation and fostering innovation in the workplace.

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BrainZooming

APRIL 7, 2017

Workplace Diversity – The Why, Who, and How of Strategic Thinking. Strategic Thinking Success – 3 Critical Thinking Perspectives. Strategic Thinking Perspectives – Three Strategic Voices to Include on Your Team. Creative Thinking – The Math of Brainstorming and New Ideas. #3 4 Encourages Change.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Leaders with an innovative mindset can identify emerging opportunities, inspire creative thinking, and challenge the status quo to drive progress. They act as catalysts for change, pushing boundaries and encouraging teams to think beyond conventional solutions.

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