Gregg Fraley

JUNE 15, 2019

Most of the group were skeptical at the start. Classic Improv games are adaptable for visioning, exploration, problem framing, idea generation, solution development, and planning. The key benefit is simply getting to a breakthrough insight or idea much faster. Improv is a Swiss Army Knife for Problem Solving.

LEAN 53

LEAN Team Building Design Thinking Agile 53

Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 22, 2018

When I step into a room to facilitate a strategy, innovation, or idea generation session I usually find a great deal of energy. Teams and work groups don’t know how to be collaborative. The research that says brainstorming doesn’t work studied groups with no training and no facilitator. Almost always.

Training 48

Training Innovation Idea Generation Creative Thinking 48

Innovation in Practice

JANUARY 12, 2018

Once ideas have been generated, they are evaluated at a later stage, to see which are worth implementing.”. Even though brainstorming does have value, for the purpose of energizing, team building and alignment around a topic, there is o ne main drawback to the method: most results are of little practical value.

Brainstorming 55

Brainstorming Innovation Idea Generation Creativity 55

Qmarkets

JULY 12, 2024

Immediate Feedback : Real-time reactions and body language cues can enhance idea development. Team Building : Physical presence strengthens team cohesion and morale. Incorporate group activities to encourage collaboration and build team cohesion.

Ideation 52

Ideation Technical Review Software Review Development Team Review 52

Innovation 360 Group

JUNE 21, 2016

One of the most useful introductions to this process involves a facilitated group dedicated to problem-solving. Team members answer complex questions by building 3D LEGO models to communicate their understanding of the topic. providing an original approach to unique idea generation.

Innovation 40

Innovation Ideation Creativity Team Building 40

Gregg Fraley

MAY 2, 2016

An emerging trend in busines s is using improvisation games as the basis for team building and problem solving. Now, this is best done by yourself or with a group who shares your fear. DO NOT do this to an idea that’s just come out of someone’s mouth. Or, to hell with em, do it anway, with the group, offend!

Creativity 40

Creativity Trends Groups Exercises 40

Harvard Business Review

JULY 12, 2016

Based on our experience building innovation teams and consulting for Fortune 500 companies on setting up innovation processes, a key component that has proven to be paramount but consistently neglected is psychological assessment. Why does this even matter? Mapping personality types is not an easy task right off the bat.

Groups 14

Groups Creativity Data Development Team Review 14

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 29, 2015

We started with focus groups drawn from both our graduate class at Northwestern University and a global high-potential program we run at Aon. The team building Google+ was looking for ways to differentiate their product from Facebook and the ability to control personal information was seen as compelling.

Strategy 14

Strategy Strategy Software Engineering Strategic Management 14

Board of Innovation

JULY 20, 2023

6 examples of AI-generated inclusive innovations AI is usually seen as a barrier to inclusion, due to biases in its development. For instance, AI-driven chatbots and virtual assistants can provide support and information to underserved populations, helping them access essential services and resources.

Creativity 45

Creativity Video Innovation Technical Review 45