November 26, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
The Progress Principle: Using small wins to ignite joy, engagement and creativity at work
One of the most important pieces of creativity and innovation research from the past couple of decades can be found in the book The Progress Principle: Using small wins to ignite joy, engagement and creativity at work. In it, authors Professor Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer analysed nearly 12,000 diary entries provided by 238 employees […]
November 25, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
Podcast S6E140: Prof Michael Mumford – The latest in creativity research
In this episode of the Idea to Value podcast, we speak with current editor of the Creativity Research Journal, Prof Michael D Mumford. Dr. Michael D. Mumford is the George Lynn Cross Distinguished Research Professor of Psychology at the University of Oklahoma where he directs the Center for Applied Social Research. We speak about the […]
November 24, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
The Einstellung Effect: Why knowledge can make you stupider
I want you to do a couple of short mental tests with me. It will only take a minute and you will be fascinated by the results. You will be fascinated by what this teaches you about innovation and creativity. Let me explain the rules. You have some water jugs of different sizes which each […]
November 19, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
This new AI Algorithm can “enhance” pixelated photos, just like in bad CSI TV Shows
Have you ever watched a TV Show or movie where a Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) or international spy team pull up a blurry image on a monitor (like from a satellite photo), the Team Lead says something like “Enhance it!”, and magically the computer expert presses a few buttons and the image goes from blurry […]
November 18, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
Podcast S6E139: Jeff Shannon – Hard work is not enough
In today’s episode of the Idea to Value podcast, we speak with master facilitator Jeff Shannon, author of the bestselling Hard work is not enough We speak about what it takes to get recognition for your leadership and capabilities. Topics covered in this episode: 00:02:15 – The myth about how far hard work will take […]
November 18, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
Create Better Business Outcomes With Results-Only Innovation
Results-only innovation is an exploration of what is viable and pragmatic. This can help produce additional value for businesses and end users.
The post Create Better Business Outcomes With Results-Only Innovation appeared first on InnovationManagement.
November 17, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
3D printed space rockets [Innovation highlight]
I have talked about the value of 3D printing frequently before, such as in the context of printing unique shapes and even entire homes. But I recently saw this video about 3D printed rockets may yet be the most impressive use case I have come across. A company called Relativity Space has developed the world’s […]
November 17, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
10 Tips for Dealing with Employee Recruitment and Retention
In September, McKinsey released a report describing the “Great Attrition,” a recent wave of cross-sector resignations we have witnessed throughout the world, primarily based on the exhaustion of employees due to the pandemic.
The post 10 Tips for Deali…
November 17, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
Top Five Challenges When Pitching a New Idea
Hardly an innovation event passes without mentioning how Kodak passed on the digital camera or how Blockbuster decided not to invest in streaming entertainment. But with the rapid rate of disruption, how do you ensure that great ideas can penetrate est…
November 16, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
Mediocrity
Do you understand what it means to be mediocre? For most creative people today, the thought of being mediocre is a major fear. They think it means producing terrible work, which people would judge to be be worthless. However, mediocrity actually means something completely different. It relates to being about halfway to your end goal. […]
November 15, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
THE YEAR OF LIVING CREATIVELY: Next Course Begins on January 16th
The Year of Living Creatively is a highly engaging, eight-week online course that helps aspiring innovators transform their inspired ideas into new products, new services, new forms of expression, new businesses, and breakthrough ways of living.
P…
November 15, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
Shitty first drafts
Hardly any great piece of work looks perfect when it first emerges as an idea. After all, all ideas are born ugly as rough, unpolished combinations of random thoughts, which need time and energy to refine and improve. Because of this, many people are afraid to put down their first thoughts onto paper (or screen) […]
November 15, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
4 Ecosystem Strategies for Digitalization: Insights from the Swedish Mining Industry
Orchestrator, dominator, complementor, and protector: these are four ecosystem strategies toward digitalization. In this case study, we look at an equipment supplier wanting to participate in digitalization initiatives of its industrial customers, so i…
November 11, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
Podcast S6E138: Stefanie Johnson – Inclusifying your company
In today’s episode of the Idea to Value, we speak with Dr Stefanie K Johnson from University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business. Dr. Johnson is member of the MG 100 Coaches, was selected for the 2020 Thinkers50 Radar List, and is the author of the Wall Street Journal National Bestseller: Inclusify: Harnessing the […]
November 10, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
Steal like an Artist
Some of the greatest creatives of all time started out by stealing. Not by stealing objects, but by stealing ideas. And far from it being a crime, I actively encourage you to go out and start stealing as well. Art is Theft – Pablo Picasso In his short but enjoyable book Steal like an Artist, […]
November 9, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
Respect my authority: Allow your people to do their best work
What is your role as a manager? Is it to get the most out of your team? If that is the case, shouldn’t you offer as much assistance as possible, and help your team do their work to make sure it is not full of errors which would be found later on? Definitely not. That […]
November 8, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
Creative people are more likely to cheat
People usually associate creativity with positive things, like producing beautiful art, scientific breakthroughs or successful new innovations. But creativity might also have a dark side. Research from 2012 suggests that people with higher creativity were more likely to be dishonest than less creative people. This was based on a number of different experiments: Workers in […]
November 8, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
Unlocking “Pipeline Gridlock:” Effective Portfolio Management is the Key
Too many projects in the development pipeline is a common but serious complaint in new-product development departments. Pipeline gridlock leads to under-resourced development projects, which end up taking too long to get to market, and then often under…
November 5, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
What is the culture you tolerate?
Where in your business or your team are you willing to bend the rules? Would you be willing to tolerate a sale where the margins were below your team’s KPIs, just in order to get the revenue from the sale? And would you punish a different team member if they wanted to use those same […]
November 4, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
Podcast S6E137: Blair Enns – Pricing your Creative services higher
In today’s episode of the Idea to Value podcast, we speak with Blair Enns, author of Pricing Creativity and founder of the Win Without Pitching manifesto. Topics covered in this episode: 00:01:30 – Blair’s history in advertising and consulting 00:03:30 – The fastest way to make your creativity a commodity is to sell your time […]
November 3, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
Brainstorming vs. Braincalming
If you work in a big organization, small business, freelance, or eat cheese, there’s a good chance you’ve participated in at least a few brainstorming sessions in your life. You’ve noodled, conjured, envisioned, ideated, piggybacked, and endured over…
November 3, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
Urgent vs Important: The Eisenhower Matrix
With today’s always-on workforce, we get tasks thrown at us constantly. And now that people can access work emails and instant messages on their Smartphones, lines can get blurred as to when these tasks are expected to be received, and completed. Especially if we want to portray ourselves as hard workers and build a reputation […]
November 3, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
What Companies are Excelling at Innovation in 2021?
Every year, IdeaScale hosts the Innovation Management Awards to honor the work of organizations who are accessing the voice of the crowd and the power of digital innovation programs to generate extraordinary results. The competition has three categorie…
November 2, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
Confirmation bias: Looking for information to prove you are right
When it comes to doing research and validating your innovations, be careful that you aren’t unconsciously suffering from confirmation bias. Confirmation bias is a bias that most of us suffer from, and is the tendency for you to search for, interpret, favour, and recall information in a way that confirms or supports your prior beliefs […]
November 1, 2021 | by Chris Kalaboukis
What is Divergent thinking vs Convergent thinking
When reading about creativity and creativity techniques like brainstorming, you will almost always hear about two important forms of thinking: Divergent Thinking and Convergent Thinking. But what do these two terms mean, and how do they work together to form a creative idea? Divergent thinking: The production of a large number of original ideas from […]