Negative Brainstorming

19 March 2023 / All Posts, Creative Problem Solving

Here's a method to generate ideas as a group or solo. It stems from a rather unexpected way of thinking, breeding ideas like rabbits from a magician's hat.

The 5 characteristics that bring ideas to life

11 February 2023 / All Posts, Creative Problem Solving

The right combination of behaviours pushes creative thinking into implementation. Find out what what qualities you need or the people to include for ideas to be realised.

How many people does it take for a productive meeting?

6 July 2020 / All Posts, Creative Problem Solving, Effective Communication, Email Communication, Productive Meetings

There are often too many people to make meetings productive. Here's how to avoid managing people to get something done, and actually get something done.

5 ways to lift the mood on your next video call – transcript

31 March 2020 / All Posts, Creative Problem Solving, Effective Communication

At the moment we are all stuck in a negative news cycle so when we get on video conference calls...

What Product Managers can learn from Actors

10 March 2019 / All Posts, Body Language, Creative Problem Solving, Effective Communication, Email Communication

Last year, I did a podcast related to my article in Mind the Product, Oh the Drama! What Product Managers Can...

3 ways to tap your creativity at work

24 January 2016 / All Posts, Creative Problem Solving, Featured

Here are 3 ways to trigger the creative brain, and fire off solutions and ideas, before filtering for the best option.

How companies crush creativity

19 July 2015 / All Posts, Creative Problem Solving, Featured

Even when companies know the value of creativity, they unwittingly block it from happening. Here are some of the subtle...

The little known and incredibly easy way to boost your creativity

9 November 2013 / All Posts, Creative Problem Solving

Why do you get your best ideas when walking to the toilet or pouring a coffee? Find out why here and how to make being resourceful a part of your daily practice.

10 ways to keep ideas flowing

22 December 2011 / All Posts, Creative Problem Solving, Effective Communication

Brainstorming conversations can topple into idea-crushing ones.  It's easy to hear yourself saying, "No, I don't like that idea.  I've...

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