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Innovation Or Random Association – Smart Phone   Here’s another random association. Who would have thought by combining the functions of a laptop into a cell phone would be a good idea…  Steve Jobs, that’s who. Lon Safko Serial Innovator, Keynote Speaker, Trainer, Innovative Thinking Tags: innovative thinking, creative, creative thinking, Innovation, critical thinking definition,

The Absurdity Continues   Here are a few absurd questions I asked myself over the year and returned some astounding surprises. 1978: What if you could get a computer to speak to you? 1985: What if you spoke to a computer and it did what you asked? 1986: What if you could control a mouse

Random Association – Wikipedia   Finding random ideas, believe it or not, can sometimes be difficult.  We always seem to look in the same place.   Here’s a tip to find truly random ideas.   Wikipedia.  At times thearticles are helpful and other times they are just nonsense.  If the article makes no sense, click

Random Association – Movie Titles   6 Movie Titles Here’s another activity.  Use your pad and writing device and write down six of your favorite movie titles.   Titles   _________________   _________________   _________________   _________________   _________________   _________________   Now, choose any two of the titles, then combine the plots. Write down

Random Association – Word Association   This time you get three words.  It will be your job to read the three words and write down a word that has the three previous words in common. The first one is an example. Call Pay Line     Phone      1. End Burning Blue  2. Man Hot

Random Association – Connect The Words   Let’s try putting some random words together to see what kinds of creativity sparks it can generate.  Grab your paper and pen and get writing.   Develop a list of 20 random words.  The first words that come to your mind.  (Also, fun to do as a group).

Team Think   Working on innovation and creativity with a team can return multiples of rewards providing the team has good chemistry.  A badly organized Team Think is more than a waste of time.  It is damaging. Any collection of individuals will work.  The trick is to have a good Team Think leader.  A leader

Lessons From Geese   As each bird flaps it’s wings, it creates an uplift for others behind them. There is 71% more flying range by flying in a V-formation than flying alone. Lesson 1: People who share a common direction and sense of common purpose can get there quicker.  Whenever a goose flies out of

Finding the Essence   Here are some examples of how large corporations help their employees successfully work in teams. At Cambridge Technology Partners, a software development firm, there are four rules for fast teams: Let groups make their own rules. Teams must be in charge of their own destiny. Speak up early and often. If

Participative & Energetic Meeting     Here are a few tips to get you started with your next innovative team to ensure a more participative and energetic meeting.   Hold the meeting at a time (prior to break or lunch) and in an environment conducive to communication. Keep the meeting Be well prepared in advance