January 2008 (Creative Focus)

Let’s face it, many organisations today wave the corporate flag for creativity, but far fewer are able to point to specific improvements that have arisen from creative initiatives. And many seem to remain focused on the ‘same old - same old’.
They should be able to do so. Creativity is a ‘must- have’; both for individuals […]

Innovation: ‘The introduction of a new idea into the marketplace in the form of a new product or service; an improvement in organisation or process.’
 
 
Mind Map 1: “Effective Innovation - John Adair” (click map for a bigger version - will open in a new window) A Mind Map® overview of the key points and
learning from […]

So how can organisations help to nurture new ideas and stimulate creative thinking?
Here are ten ideas that might help to let your people off their creative leash:
1. Challenge adversarial thinking - People with negative attitudes kill creativity so watch out for cynics, people who pull rank or those who deliberately ignore or discount other […]