From the monthly archives: July 2011
10 Creativity Tools (Part 2)
Last week, I set out the first 5 creativity tools. This post completes the 10.
Reverse Assumptions
It is all to common to adopt assumptions when none are stated. Furthermore, it is all too common to accept assumptions given. This tool enables the user to not take things for granted – challenge both [...]
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Creativity Tools
There is considerable debate about whether managers and staff in organisations can be creative given the constraints of the workplace. Personally, I think that there are enough different ways to be creative that the question is not whether they can be creative, but more one of how they can be creative, and is their [...]
Continue Reading → Here are some interesting thoughts regarding innovation audits:
Innovation capability is widely recognised as a key competitive advantage. It is increasingly seen as critical to long-term profitability and survival. Indeed, it could be argued that without innovation, companies will be unable to survive in the longer-run.
Innovation audits review current innovation practices enabling the consultant to advise [...]
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Innovation is important on different levels and is also important for different reasons. It is important for nations and regions as it is an important driver of economic growth. For firms, there are a number of reasons as to why it is important.
Nations and Regions
Nations and regions see innovation as very important. It [...]
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