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Author Archives: Russ Schoen
Meetings: are they a waste of your time?
If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be ‘meetings’. – Dave Barry, “Things That It Took Me 50 Years to … Continue reading
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Take Responsibility for Innovation~ a 1 minute video!
In collaboration with New & Improved, LLC, I am thrilled to announce that we have completed a series of 7 short videos that reinforce key principles of training in deliberate creativity. Each video is short and sweet (translation under 2 … Continue reading
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A call for a presidential Council on innovation
In this month’s, Psychology Today, on page 30, there is a page of suggestions from readers on the type of advisors that should be on a Presidential Council of Psychological Advisors. One of the contributors, Art Markman submitted a suggestion … Continue reading
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Fascinating statistics that may impact your work and life
In case you haven’t seen it, this almost 5 minute You Tube clip called DID YOU KNOW? is worth checking out! As you watch it, think about what it might mean for you? your work? your life? What might be … Continue reading
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Wedding slide show from our photographer!
An amazing slide show from our photographer! check it out.. Galleria Marchetti Wedding Photography by Heather Parker Photography from heather parker on Vimeo.
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Conference alerts!
Want to enhance your meetings? improve idea generation? learn to facilitate innovation sessions? then you may want to check out the following two conferences. 1) Tribute to Sid Parnes, May 8th & 9th, Buffalo, New York, featuring workshops and … Continue reading
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Weekend thinking tip – stuck on a problem? leave it behind for a little bit!
Yesterday afternoon, I was stuck trying to solve a problem. The more I thought about the issue, the more frustrated I was getting. I felt like I was banging my head against the wall. Ever experience this? Sound familiar? So … Continue reading
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Friday’s thinking tip!
Want a quick way to promote acceptance of new ideas? Next time you are presented with a new idea, use POINT to evaluate the idea. Point stands for Plusses, Opportunities, Issues and New Thinking. Plusses – what is good about … Continue reading
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30 second tip(s) to promote creative thinking
Talk to anyone in business about running a training session for two days and one of the most frequent responses is, can you do it in 1 day? half a day? 2 hours? So in acknowledgement to the time and … Continue reading
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Which is more effective? Brainstorming alone or in a group?
"Which process generates the best ideas – having several individuals brainstorm alone or bringing them together to bounce ideas off one another?" A study conducted by professors of the Wharton School at UPENN and an assistant professor at INSEAD sought … Continue reading
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NASA employees explore Innovation barriers and blocks!
What are all the ways you have heard new ideas put down in a meeting? or an organization? What are all the ways you have heard new ideas supported in a meeting or an organization? Which do you typically see … Continue reading
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Some innovative links!
After a brief hiatus, I am back as of today sharing interesting tidbits related to innovation. This year promises to be my most innovative and I will be sharing personal stories, and lessons as I develop a new website, start … Continue reading
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Do you think looking at the logo of apple computer can make you more creative?
Can being exposed to branding make you more creative? If so, which do you think might make you more creative? Exposure to the Apple logo or IBM logo? To find out, check out this short article on branding from the … Continue reading
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New Teleclass Offered November 3rd, 2008!
Perhaps like me, you have gotten caught up in the constant news cycle screaming economic crisis! Well last week I made a choice to focus my energy on what I want and to tap my own creative thinking to create … Continue reading
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Do you think creativity can be managed?
Do you think creativity can be managed at all? If so, what’s the difference between managing creativity and managing for creativity? Please leave a comment and then check out this month’s Harvard Business Review. HBD has a brilliant article on … Continue reading
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