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Quantum Computing, Zen Philosophy and Space-Time

The up-and-coming field of quantum computing, currently in a prototype phase, will probably be an innovation with exponential and wide-ranging impacts in the power and speed of information technology. There are some interesting parallels between the behavior of quantum computing particles, or qubits, and basic principles of Zen Buddhist philosophy. Like modern physics, this article employs a “space-time” concept of innovation, with implications for the process and intensity of new idea development within organizations.

Ideascale2021-12-20T11:19:24-08:00January 13th, 2020|Categories: Training & Education|Tags: Communication, computers, connections, Creativity, daoism, holistic view, Ideation, innovation, innovation philosophy, learning, openness, quantum computing, space-time, Zen, Zen philosophy|

Zen Philosophy for Stretching Innovation Space-Time

The non-duality principle of Zen philosophy suggests a more intensive approach to the dimensions of innovation “space-time.” Business teams should stop following a simple sequential procedure in which new ideas are accepted or rejected almost as soon as they arise. Instead, they should take extra time and create a “learning space” or study environment for all of the new ideas in place of the typical reactive, judgmental, for-or-against decision-making process. Connections between these ideas may lead to further innovation opportunities.

Ideascale2021-12-17T12:48:26-08:00February 14th, 2019|Categories: Strategies|Tags: Communication, connections, Creativity, groupthink, holistic view, Ideation, innovation, innovation philosophy, learning, non duality principle, openness, space-time, Zen, Zen philosophy|

What’s the Value of an Innovation Mentor?

When I say “innovator,” what image comes to mind? A brilliant, but misunderstood figure hunched over a drawing board by the light of a single lamp in the middle of the night – cup of coffee dwindling slowly, pages of crumpled notes on the floor?

Rob Hoehn2021-12-14T15:16:23-08:00February 12th, 2018|Categories: Organization & Culture|Tags: connections, Creativity, feedback, idea management, Ideation, innovation mentor, innovative people, mentor, mentoring, network, networked ideas, networking, nurturing, refinement, where good ideas come from|

The crucial role of networks in helping firms generate and execute new ideas

Interpersonal networks within organizations have a huge influence on how successfully firms can generate and execute new ideas, says innovation professor Tim Kastelle.

Weak signals, connections and leveraging networks are keys to creativity: Smyre

To creatively prepare for the future in an era of great transition, we need to pay attention to weak signals and look for conections in everything, says futurist Rick Smyre.

How to increase your odds of serendipity with Twitter

Twitter is a great tool for serendipity. How can you increase your odds of bumping up against great ideas there that you can potentially use in your business?

Sarah Vandenberg2020-08-04T16:14:05-07:00July 28th, 2010|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: brainstorming, chats, connections, conversations, creative thinking, Creativity, diversity, feedback, hashtag, humor, ideas, innovation, inspiration, keyword, mind map, mindmap, opportunities, phrase, search terms, serendipity, social media, tweets, twitter, viewpoints|

New paradigm of work requires a more whole-brained approach, says Michael Gelb

Accelerating change and complexity has resulted in ever greater demands on the individual's time and energy. To succeed today requires a balance of creative and pragmatic skills, explains creativity expert and author Michael Gelb.

Sarah Vandenberg2020-08-04T17:33:00-07:00April 13th, 2010|Categories: Interview|Tags: Agile, connect, connections, conscious capitalism, creative, creative leadership, creative thinking, curiosity, diverse, dynamic, imagination, inspiration, integration, Interview, intuition, key words, knowledge, logic, mind mapping, mind set, open source, paradigm of work, passion, pragmatic, purpose, skills, stakeholder, team oriented, visualization, whole-brain approach, win-win|

What the Self-Organizing Principles of Improv Theater can Teach Us About Business Creativity

Michelle James explores the fascinating connections between adhering to the principles of improvisational theater in a performance and being able to adapt, create and improvise effectively in the work place.

Sarah Vandenberg2021-12-01T09:26:19-08:00March 16th, 2010|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: adapt, adaptive, change, co-create, Collaboration, complex adaptive systems, complexity matrix, connections, contribution, create, Creativity, dynamic system, emergence, energy, generative, ideas, improv, improv principles, improvisation, increasing complexity, interdependence, mistakes, pattern making, resilience, self-organization, staying present, structure, support, Teamwork, theater, yes and|

Creativity as a Search for Meaning

Creativity is part of, and not necessarily separate from, our intellectual efforts, explains John Armato in this thought-provoking article about using creativity to make meaning in our lives.

Sarah Vandenberg2021-12-01T09:06:13-08:00November 19th, 2009|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: connections, Creativity, customer experience management, depression, innovation tool, intellectual effort, meaning, motivation, patterns, relationships, skills management|