Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

What I love here is the truth about the creative process we all sometimes go through. Sometimes, when we start something (whether it be a personal creative project, an innovation project or even a very personal project), the truth is that we do not know exactly what the end result will be.

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Idea to Value

JULY 19, 2017

Creativity is the process of making something unique and useful, and the successful outcome of this process is an innovation. My research coalesced around the three steps of the CATs framework for innovation: Cultivate the C limates (step 1), nurture the A ttitudes (step 2), and apply T hinking s kills (step 3).

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Idea to Value

JANUARY 16, 2021

Creativity and innovation are key tools in the marketing professional’s toolbox and ones that aren’t always as accessible as we’d like. Marketing requires many types of creativity and innovation to be successful. There are several reasons marketers may feel blocked from their creativity. Physical and Mental Health.

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Idea to Value

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Sometimes, in order to produce the best creative work you can, it means you need to prune ideas from a project. So in order for any creative person to produce something which the audience will enjoy, then need to be willing to Kill their Darlings. Murder your darlings.’”.

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Rmukesh Gupta

MARCH 23, 2017

Today, I came across two extremely creative ideas, that made me think about creativity and how do we get creative ideas. What follows is my take on how we become and stay creative. First, lets look at the creative ideas that inspired this post. All of us enjoy a uniquely creative experience. Reflection: .

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Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Cliff is a Grammy-recognised, #1 chart-topping hit Songwriter, and we speak about his creative process, collaborating with other artists, and finding out what companies can learn from songwriting. 00:04:30 – Cliff explains his own creative process, based a lot on routine and process.

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IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Working together means more creativity. Teaching people to think creatively may feel like a freeform exercise, and it can be. Here’s how to ensure any innovation workshop is both creative and productive. To learn more about running the best innovation workshops and meetings, join our newsletter.

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IdeaScale

JANUARY 14, 2020

The idea of “outsourcing” innovation can seem contrary to the whole concept. Isn’t innovation supposed to be about tapping the potential of your employees while engaging with them on a creative level? Sometimes it takes an outsider to kickstart the creative process. Why Should I Outsource Innovation?

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Idea to Value

DECEMBER 18, 2019

He is also distinguished as being the person who has trained more people to lead the creative problem solving process (CPS) than anyone else in the world. Prof Firestien has a new book coming out called Create in a Flash: A Leader’s Recipe for Breakthrough Innovation. 00:03:15 you need a well defined problem to be solved.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 18, 2022

I am on a personal mission to convince innovation software providers, corporations and innovators to change how they undertake innovation. In some recent posts, I argued that we need to adopt a broader innovation ecosystem thinking and design. ” I do think we need to restate the current barriers to innovation.

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Idea to Value

JUNE 16, 2017

Imagine what you think a “creative person” looks like, and what they behave like. You might see a trend developing here, and you would be doing the same thing that the vast majority of people do… … most people think that more extroverted, outgoing people are the most creative ones.

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Why do startups have a head start in innovation? One of the great virtues of startups is that they have to innovate quickly, or they cease to exist. Here are some lessons to learn from how startups innovate quickly and turn into established companies. Building an innovation culture starts with a strong foundation.

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Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In today’s episode of the Idea to Value Podcast, we talk about the following: The difference between how academics talk about creativity compared to individuals who are trying to innovate (03:00). The Myths of Creativity, and “the stories we tell ourselves are true even when they are not true” (03:55).

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IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Are you looking for training that will build systemic creativity within your organization? The training programs established by this partnership will reach worldwide and will address important matters such as: Problem-solving Decision-making Ongoing innovation. Tap into the power of your creative team to build your innovation strategy.

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Phil McKinney

JUNE 18, 2023

"Creativity, Inc. The Expanded Edition)" by Ed Catmull, Pixar's co-founder and longtime president, and Amy Wallace is a must-read for anyone interested in the creative process and leadership. Ed Catmull teaches readers about the creative process and how it applies to everyone - not just creatives.

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BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

The 2018 Fast Company Most Innovative Companies issue arrived Saturday. It’s always a wonderful inspiration for strategic and creative thinking questions (plus it’s exciting that we have a current client among the companies recognized). 16 Creative Thinking Questions from the Most Innovative Companies.

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IdeaScale

DECEMBER 5, 2016

These talks can inspire innovation. Open innovation can be a tricky business. Innovation can be elusive, and sometimes your team needs a push to get back in the zone. “Necessity is the mother of invention” is a old adage about innovation, but it’s not one we often think about. Navi Radjou. Matt Ridley.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 17, 2024

The Power of Team Innovation Keynote Speakers Keynote speakers hold a pivotal role in setting the tone and driving the theme of corporate events, conferences, and leadership programs. Their impact can often extend beyond the event, influencing long-term team dynamics and innovation.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Introduction to Design Thinking Design thinking is a problem-solving approach that combines empathy, creativity, and rationality to meet user needs and drive successful business outcomes. AI complements human creativity, enabling teams to translate complex data into meaningful insights and innovative solutions.

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Idea to Value

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Joshua has been the voice of characters in over 100 animated TV shows and movies and has a diverse background across creative disciplines like music, theatre, and stage illusions. In today’s episode, we talk about how we need to become more comfortable letting go of expectations in order to unleash our innate creativity.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 4, 2017

Often it became the promise of having creative ways to solve solutions and work in harmony with all the rational thinking that dominates much of business thinking today, DT sounded so appealing, it quickly became “oh, we need some of that.”. Yet it feels useful and needs to be more embraced for its creative value.

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7innovation

OCTOBER 7, 2018

What is the creative process of writers? How the literature stars of our time produce their creativity? How to start writing and how to keep it going? Let’s start with the writer who become known after My Struggle series. This …

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Rmukesh Gupta

MARCH 7, 2019

Sandi Man n talks about why boredom is an important emotion for us and what role it plays in the creative process. Boredom creates a space where we can daydream and allow our sub-conscious mind to connect unrelated things and these connections lead to new insights and creative ideas. Enjoy the video !

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Digital Tonto

JULY 21, 2024

That’s why effective leaders need to master both a manager mindset, to handle operations, and a changemaker mindset, to innovate and take on projects that are new and different. As Jerry Seinfeld put it, when you're in a creative process, “If you’re efficient, you’re doing it the wrong way. The right way is the hard way.”

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Boxes and Arrows

MARCH 17, 2015

Data can’t direct innovation. Unfortunately, many designers are relying on data instead of creativity. The problem with using numbers to guide innovation is that users typically don’t know what they want, and no amount of data will tell you what they want. Data won’t tell you what to do during the design process.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 11, 2016

In 2013, I wrote a breakthrough article on the nascent examples of computers beginning to generate ideas in a way similar to human creativity. Here I revisit the article with all-new evidence showing how close we are to artificial creativity. Over the passing years, this ability has grown by leaps and bounds. So what comes next?

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Boxes and Arrows

JANUARY 7, 2014

Creativity started taking more effort than it had previously. My creative process at work started to go into overdrive. It was much easier to do collaborative creative brainstorming and get dozens of ideas out because my thought processes had become accustomed to it. The science behind creativity.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 2, 2017

I wrote a post “ Needing to Think Applied Innovation Services ” recently, it was extending my view that innovation needs to change. We need to think of innovation in different ways, we need to automate it and in addition augment it. I argued we need to think differently about how we manage innovation.

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Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

I write and play music as a creative hobby. It doesn’t pay terribly well, but it is fun, and can also occasionally trigger insights into the creative process that translate into the broader innovation space.

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Phil McKinney

JULY 15, 2023

Many people believe creativity and physicality go hand in hand, as creatives tend to be more hands-on in their approach. However, some may wonder if physicality is essential for creativity to flourish. Physicality Critical to Creativity? Physicality is an essential aspect of creativity. on their own.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Introduction to Design Thinking Design Thinking is a non-linear, iterative process that teams use to understand users, challenge assumptions, redefine problems, and create innovative solutions to prototype and test. This shift allows design thinkers to focus on higher-level creative and strategic activities.

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Phil McKinney

JULY 16, 2023

Welcome to the Innovation Tool Review series! Here, I will share my thoughts on the leading innovation tools and their uses to drive creativity and innovativeness for organizations of all sizes. It's a catalyst for ideation, a platform for brainstorming, and a canvas for creativity. That tool is tracing paper.

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 1, 2023

I had a most enjoyable and rewarding conversation last week on Innovation and Ecosystem design. The idea of using all our sensory experiences came up, and I started to think, is there such a thing as having an innovator’s sensory profile? Would they be unique and help to unleash your inner innovator?

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Phil McKinney

AUGUST 6, 2023

"The Practice: Shipping Creative Work" by Seth Godin is a manifesto for every creative soul seeking to make their mark in the world. This book takes you on a journey, challenging the reader to rethink their approach to creativity and innovation. Godin dispels the myth that creatives are born, not made.

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Qmarkets

JULY 8, 2017

Hardly anybody still doubts that innovation is the biggest driving factor for success today. And most people know that innovation is more than just an idea. But there are a lot of different opinions on the questions of whether creativity can be forced, and if large companies can grow ideas. The principles of creativity.

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Qmarkets

APRIL 24, 2017

Hardly anybody still doubts that innovation is the biggest driving factor for success today. And most people know that innovation is more than just an idea. But there are a lot of different opinions on the questions of whether creativity can be forced, and if large companies can grow ideas. The principles of creativity.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 12, 2022

Ideas are vital to innovation. They are the seeds from which every innovation grows. 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. Think of an innovation.

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