Getting back on the innovation road after a recession takes time and patience
Companies that really suffered have a long road back to innovating. Rebuilding trust, culture realignment and leadership are the keys.
Improvisation is an essential element of the new paradigm of work, says Jay Rhoderick
What does improvisation have to do with the needs of business today? Plenty, says improv expert Jay Rhoderick, who shares some practical strategies for using it to break out of our rutted thinking and generate new insights.
Creativity is an essential change management tool for effective leaders, says Marci Segal
Creativity is more important than ever, considering today's accelerating rate of change in business, says author and expert Marci Segal in this latest Creativity in Business interview. In fact, it's an essential change management tool for effective leaders.
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.
How to look for innovation inspiration outside of your industry
Emulation is a viable technique for driving innovation. However, one has to look outside of their current industry for it to have any real value, often very far away from that industry.
Allocate Time for Innovation
One of the most common barriers to innovation is lack of time. People are just too busy doing their day job to spend time trying new things. Here are some common-sense strategies to help your people to be creative, from Paul Sloane.
The importance of storytelling in creative leadership: An interview with Michael Margolis
In this interview, Michael Margolis explains the importance of storytelling as part of the paradigm of creative leadership.
How to nurture your creative passion
Do you have a big idea that you feel confident will change your world? Are you willing to take the risk of being audacious? According to Sandy Nelson, passion is the key to unleashing your creative energy.
The Difference Between Big ‘C’ and Small ‘c’ Creativity
Too often, people assume that the term creativity only applies [...]
‘Creativity is 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration.’ What does that mean?
We've all heard this popular expression about the creative 'spark' or the 'a-ha!' experience. But how does it work in real life?
Envision your future
In these times of rapid, profound change, you can't effectively plan your future by extrapolating the past.