BrainZooming

APRIL 5, 2018

I have (finally) written a book on creative leadership. The book, Idea Magnets – 7 Strategies for Cultivating & Attracting Creative Business Leaders , emerged from my experiences working with and knowing Idea Magnets throughout my career. Related posts Creative Leadership – Do Idea Magnets Get a Pass on Empathy?

Creativity 82

Creativity Leadership Creative Thinking Tools 82

Leapfrogging

MARCH 10, 2025

Facilitates long-term planning Encourages leadership to think beyond immediate challenges. Improves Innovation and Adaptability Encourages creative thinking to respond to market shifts. Acquiring AI startups to maintain technological leadership. How can we build flexibility into our plans?

Strategy 130

Strategy Strategy Underperforming Technical Team Disruption 130

BrainZooming

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Stronger creative leadership to identify productive tactics, make better (and faster) decisions, and successfully implement with a major impact. The Answer to Boosting Creative Leadership within Your Team! This Brainzooming book demonstrates the value of stronger creativity.

Creativity 78

Creativity Leadership Creative Thinking eBook 78

BrainZooming

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Creative Thinking Skills. ” – Brené Brown on hurdles that stand between an idea and celebrated creativity. Leadership. Related posts Making Challenging Content Accessible: 5 Steps to Creating a Nick Cave Fan Leadership Strategy – How Much Teaching and Coaching Is Enough?

Creative Thinking 63

Creative Thinking Leadership Creativity Conference 63

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.

Creative Thinking 61

Creative Thinking Creativity Strategic Thinking eBook 61

Michael Michalko

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Further info/Source Exercise is based on creative thinking techniques described in book of Michael Michalko “Thinkertoys: A Handbook of Creative-Thinking Techniques” The exercise was implemented in the Training Course CREATIVE LEADERSHIP that has been funded with support from the European Commission.

Creative Thinking 11

Creative Thinking Groups Creativity Handbook 11

BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

They requested a follow-up innovation workshop to inspire bigger, further out thinking. We brought two specific inspirations to the innovation workshop: extreme and analogy-based creative thinking exercises. Take on leadership and responsibility for decisions. A Remedy from our eBook, 321 GO!

Creative Thinking 69

Creative Thinking Exercises Creativity eBook 69

Digital Tonto

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Yet as Daniel Pink explained in Drive, decades of studies show incentive pay often decreases productivity, especially for tasks that require creative thinking. Think about what they want to achieve in terms of autonomy, mastery and purpose and make it clear how their actions can advance your collective mission.

Creative Thinking 184

Creative Thinking Leadership Creativity Study 184

Idea to Value

MARCH 7, 2022

I have also since seen a mounting amount of scientific research showing how women do not even get the same credit for their creativity or innovation work as if a man were to suggest the same idea. The main thing is to start with creativity- understand that creativity is the engine for innovation. Twitter: natwnixon.

Innovation 270

Innovation Technical Review Creativity Leadership 270

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. Leaders with an innovative mindset can identify emerging opportunities, inspire creative thinking, and challenge the status quo to drive progress.

Leadership 100

Leadership Roadmap Innovation Culture of Innovation 100

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. This type of culture is essential for businesses aiming to stay competitive and relevant in today’s fast-paced market.

Culture 100

Culture Underperforming Technical Team Creativity Innovation 100

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.

Leadership 100

Leadership Strategy Strategy Innovation 100

Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Nurturing this environment is essential for unlocking creativity and driving extraordinary results. Some of these benefits include: Enhanced Problem-Solving: Collaborative teams can approach problems from multiple angles, leading to more creative and effective solutions.

Collaboration 113

Collaboration Underperforming Technical Team Creativity Software Review 113

Tullio Siragusa

JULY 25, 2022

Unlocking Innovation with Data, Creativity, and Automation. For some, it may be through hard work and determination, while others may find success through innovation with creativity, data, and automation. In this podcast recap blog post, we will discuss how innovation derived from creativity, data, and automation can lead to success.

Creativity 118

Creativity Data Technical Review Innovation 118

Idea to Value

MARCH 6, 2020

Especially as an attractive woman in a creative profession. My fiancee told me about her own experiences, where colleagues talked about how she only got a job because of how she looked, and not because of the fact that she was the hardest worker and produced the best creative output.

Creativity 166

Creativity Video Study Creative Thinking 166

IdeaScale

MAY 28, 2019

An innovation strategy is a key business asset, and innovation leadership is no longer nice to have, but necessary. Innovation leadership can make the difference between an innovation strategy that actually produces results and one that languishes on paper. It requires more than just saying “Innovation is good.”

Innovation 164

Innovation Leadership Crowdsourcing Training 164

Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 10, 2020

Then applying, experimenting and learning from novel practices that provide growing confidence in creative thinking. New practice gives us all the chance to start such totally fresh thinking, they challenge existing paradigms and move you towards considering new business models.

Innovation 239

Innovation Comparison Learning Creative Thinking 239

Technology Created

DECEMBER 13, 2014

Or do better tools actually make for worse creativity and less productivity? Does the small and the simple pull us away from developing skills, ideas and creative flow? Is “Game of Thrones” a major source of what we see, the landscape of creativity that we view? Who would you identify as the next Jane Austen?

Creativity 99

Creativity Innovation Tools Culture 99

Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I have been building a stronger, more robust narrative that is built around what I continue to refine and offer as my advisory and coaching practice at Agility Innovation, my eight skill development and creative thinking steps , which will be discussed in depth in a subsequent post or two.

Innovation 182

Innovation Agile Creative Thinking Culture 182

ImagineNation

MARCH 26, 2025

This sense of restlessness continues to spark disruptive and creative changes in my life; as a result, it has taught me several key distinctions being braver, daring, courageous, responsible, and accountable throughout my forty-year professional career, which has spanned a period of being different and disruptive.

Disruption 52

Disruption Creative Thinking Creativity Technical Review 52

BrainZooming

JULY 23, 2018

Today, Monday, July 23, we’re launching the new Brainzooming book, Idea Magnets: 7 Strategies for Cultivating & Attracting Creative Business Leaders. My objective in writing this new book was to help individuals cultivate their personal strengths as Idea Magnets, attracting other Idea Magnets through their creative energy.

Creativity 53

Creativity Leadership Strategy Strategy 53

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 motivate others – and yourself – to engage in greater creative thinking?

Creative Thinking 40

Creative Thinking Creativity Training Strategic Thinking 40

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.

Creative Thinking 40

Creative Thinking Creativity eBook Strategic Thinking 40

BrainZooming

JANUARY 15, 2018

I share this story because as we’ve been working on the manuscript for a new Brainzooming book on Idea Magnets and creative leadership , I’ve been thinking a lot about how leaders and followers encourage each another. .” I thanked him for showing up early to lead it.

Creative Thinking 97

Creative Thinking Creativity Leadership Groups 97

Phil McKinney

JULY 31, 2023

In the 21st Century, the leadership landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. The need for change is more pertinent now than ever before, as traditional leadership models prove insufficient in addressing the complexities of our modern world. It is what some are calling collective leadership.

Leadership 87

Leadership Change Collaboration Culture 87

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.

Underperforming Technical Team 100

Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Design Exercises 100

BrainZooming

MARCH 8, 2018

Idea Magnets display a creative leadership mindset that incorporates acting in ways that help others become high performers in their own tasks. Find out more about how you can better embody a creative leadership style that sets you and your team apart for collaboration, imagination, implementation, and success!

Creativity 45

Creativity Leadership Creative Thinking Collaboration 45

CMOE

MARCH 17, 2025

Strategic thinking characteristics come from a specific mindset. They include listening to other perspectives, thinking creatively, and using your ingenuity as you prepare for the future. Creative thinking is also part of adaptability. Changing it is not necessarily an urgent priority for leadership at the moment.

Strategic Thinking 52

Strategic Thinking Creativity System Trends 52

BrainZooming

APRIL 7, 2017

That doesn’t mean leadership should spell out everything. 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. 3 Meaningfully Engages and Involves Employees.

Culture 151

Culture Strategy Strategy Strategic Thinking 151

Idea Drop

JULY 20, 2017

There are two distinct (though complementary) ways to work through a problem and develop a solution: we might label them ‘creative thinking’ and ‘strategic thinking’. Creative thinking focuses on capturing the unusual, unique and unchartered. How does this creative idea fit into our larger strategic vision?

Strategic Thinking 74

Strategic Thinking Creativity Creative Thinking Brainstorming 74

Cris Beswick

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The key to building an influential innovation-led culture lies not in proclamations but in embedding behaviours that support creative problem-solving and breakthrough thinking throughout the organisation. This requires patience, persistence, and unwavering leadership commitment.

Culture 59

Culture Innovation Leadership System 59

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. This is where idea management software and supporting business practices come into play.

Idea Management 52

Idea Management Strategy Strategy Management 52

Jeffrey Phillips

APRIL 1, 2024

Switching on, or switching off, innovation What companies fail to realize is that to innovate means to adopt a new way of thinking, to promote creativity and exploration, to brainstorm things that are likely to fail, to run experiments and test ideas, to gather ideas from customers and markets and to spot emerging opportunities.

Culture 194

Culture Culture of Innovation Innovation Disruption 194

MSSBTI

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

How would you adjust to transferring from a self contained organization with a command and control leadership style to one with a distributed leadership style? This is where the shift in leadership style from command and control to distributive pays off. How would you adapt? How would you prepare? And how would you be received?

Leadership 74

Leadership Underperforming Technical Team Training Technical Review 74

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.

Strategic Thinking 130

Strategic Thinking Change Leadership Collaboration 130

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.

Strategic Thinking 130

Strategic Thinking Change Leadership Collaboration 130

ImagineNation

MAY 30, 2023

Most of us are aware that both the organisational leadership and cultural paradigms have shifted , due to the accelerating demands of the current global VUCA/BANI operating environment. Developing perspective-taking skills is fundamental to mastering the paradoxical nature of innovation leadership. What is a paradox?

Leadership 59

Leadership Innovation Technical Review Creativity 59