Creativity and innovation

4 ways to get ideas into action – fast!

Chris Thomason

Chris Thomason on how to select and combine the best creative ideas to allow flexibility and adaptability of work in progress When you’ve got one big issue you need to overcome, and lots of ideas that have the potential to address it – you’ve now got a second big problem. Which idea do you choose? When it’s difficult to determine the best course of action to take, try this four-step approach. 1. Craft your win quicklies In an increasingly impatient…

Hybrid working increases creativity

Chris Thomason

Why do traditional creative thinking techniques no longer work? Chris Thomason investigates why we do our best thinking while relaxing Unless you were raised by wolves in a remote forest, you’ll know of Luke Skywalker’s mentor, Yoda. With his green pointy ears and peculiar manner of speaking, he’d offer Luke wise words of counsel. The 900-year-old Yoda was the epitome of experience, knowledge and quiet intelligence – a Jedi master of the galaxy in which he lived. But how would…

Supporting creativity in corporate environments

Training Journal

Luke Smith investigates the importance of creativity and how it can improve business outcomes No matter your industry, you undoubtedly rely on some element of creative content and/or design to connect with your target audience. Even the most highly professional sectors need to have creative individuals on board to build a brand identity and make your products or services more approachable and appealing.  Because of that, it’s essential to support creative work in the corporate world – including each individual…