Building a Culture of Innovation – Step 1: Get Buy-In
If you want to make innovation a key competitive advantage of your business, organization, or department, then it is critical that you build a “culture of innovation.” Rather than just periodically trying to be creative, you make innovation an ingrained part of what you and your team do. Building a culture of innovation is a […]
Innovation Roundup
Here’s a sampling of some great articles about innovation from around the web: The Secret Recipe for Business Innovation [INFOGRAPHIC] – “This infographic by Mindjet examines why innovation is crucial for business survival and lists the practical steps to infuse a culture of innovation within the company. “ How To Make Managers Accountable for Innovation – “I can recall […]
Maximizing Innovation: Get Strategic Before You Get Creative
Creativity is a wonderful thing, and a great way to increase innovation. However, to make the most of your creative efforts, be sure to be strategic before you start your creative process. In this video, explains how you can do just that: If you want to increase innovation and make the most of your creative […]
Create an “Innovation Playground”
Do you want to increase innovation in your team, department, or organization? If, “no,” then we should talk – innovation is important and may be the only thing that can keep you and your company relevant If “yes,” what are you doing to foster innovation? You can’t just say to your people, “you need to […]
Innovation Roundup
Here’s a sampling of some great articles about innovation from around the web: Innovation Isn’t Change – “While change works to remove constraints, innovation uses them to drive higher order solutions.” 5 Components of Innovation Preparedness – “In order to maximize your innovation learning and chances for future successes, you need to prepare yourself and […]
4 Steps to Unleash Innovation (and Avoid Irrelevance)!
Are you and your organization still relevant? Will you still be relevant in five years? I don’t know if you are or are not, whether you will or won’t. However, the world is changing faster than ever. Individuals and organizations that stay stagnant will be left behind. Those that make innovation a priority and a […]
Leveraging a Lifestyle Business through Creative Self-Expression
I was recently interviewed by Charlie Poznek for his, “The Boomer Business Owner” Podcast. Here are a few things Charlie and I talk about in this interview: Why you need to be present and not have a pre-set agenda. Creative self-expression can have positive impacts on your life and business. How being a lifestyle entrepreneur can […]
Mastering Change
Do you ever struggle to deal with change? Would you like to learn some simple ideas around creativity and quick thinking that can help you react to and take advantage of change more effectively? If so, then download a copy of this FREE PDF report, “Mastering Change” You can get your copy here (no cost […]
What Does Improv Comedy Have to Do With Business? [VIDEO]
As a “motivational improviser” (part motivational speaker, part improv comedian) I use improv comedy to teach valuable business skills. On the surface, it may be confusing how the two are related. In this video, I explains how the skills of improv comedy can help you think quickly, adapt to change, and innovate. If you’d like […]
Innovation: Your “I Can’ts” Can Become Your Biggest Competitive Advantage
What can’t you do? As a Motivational Improviser, I like to be positive, and one of my main messages is to focus on the things you can control and do. Right now, however, I’d like to focus on the other side: all the things you feel you, your team, or your organization just can’t do. […]
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