Most people think brainstorming sessions are all about ideas — much in the same way Wall Street bankers think life is all about money.
While ideas are certainly a big part of brainstorming, they are only a part.
People who rush into a brainstorm… Continue reading
I know you have no time. YOU know you have no time. I know you’re not gonna do anything you don’t wanna do. YOU know you’re not gonna do anything you don’t wanna do. We both know you’re not going to read this blog post. It’s too long and you have … Continue reading
Since 1986, every innovation workshop I’ve facilitated has included a poster of Albert Einstein.
Somehow, Einstein’s smiling countenance inspires everyone in the room — no matter what their social style, gender, or title.
The only thing I find m… Continue reading
If you have four minutes and are interested in the topic of storytelling in business, I invite you to respond to my online poll — your chance to tell me what themes about storytelling in the workplace are most meaningful to you. Thank you!
If you w… Continue reading
Allow me to make a wild guess. You have participated in more than a few brainstorm sessions in your life. Yes?
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One of the biggest complaints I hear from my clients, especially clients who have lead or participated in brainstorming sessions, is that follow-up is often underwhelming.
People who attend these kinds of meetings may generate a lot of ideas, but … Continue reading
1. “To stimulate creativity one must develop childlike inclination for play and the childlike desire for recognition.” – Albert Einstein
2. “If you want creative workers, give them enough time to play.” – John Cleese
3. “If you lose the power to … Continue reading
Do you have what it takes to innovate? I’m not talking IQ, degree, or job title. I’m talking the curious confluence of behaviors that come with the territory of being someone who turns top of the line ideas into bottom line realities.
1. You come … Continue reading
If you are a mover and a shaker for a non-profit, arts organization, start up, or other capital-constrained enterprise, chances are good that you spend way too much time thinking about the “F” word — fundraising. While the mission of your organizati… Continue reading
CONDUCTING GENIUS: Brainstorm Facilitation Training from Mitch Ditkoff
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