Innovation

SWOT Analysis SWOT Analysis, the old standby.  It’s an oldie but a goodie. It really is a good way of positioning your idea in the bigger picture. You start by creating the following four heading.  Then, as a group, you list everything you can about your concept that fits into each category.  If you spend […]

Mind Mapping   Mind Mapping is similar to brainstorming except ideas are visually expressed on a white-board or flip charts by topic area.  As with Brainstorming, you start with your core idea and write it in the middle. The team then starts naming ideas that need to be considered regarding that first concept.  Then you

Brainstorming – How do you brainstorm ideas?   Brainstorming is a problem solving technique using rapid generation of ideas.  In a group, everyone is encouraged to toss out ideas as quickly as they enter their minds.  The more spontaneous contribution of ideas from all members of the group, the better. No value judgments, just an

Your Food Wheel Recipe   Here’s a couple of activities for you.  Grab your pad again…   Write down at least three recipes that change only by varying the meat, starch, veggie, and water. Come by my website www.Safko.com, select contact and let me know what you’ve come up with!    What kind of soup

Innovation – The Food Wheel   Here’s another innovation realization I came up with several years ago while sneaking a Taco Bell bean burrito; The Food Wheel.  What if…   What if you looked at all recipes as basically the same, but where only the shape and quantity varies.  Here’s an example.   Let’s start

Coloring Outside Of The Lines   About a decade ago, our granddaughter of 8 was coming to stay with us for spring break.  If you or anyone you have ever known who has had the responsibility of entertaining an 8 year old for more than an hour, you know the fear my wife and I

I will Guess Your Card Here’s a fun little card trick I can actually put on the pages of this book. I will guess your card.  Here is how we will do this.  I will place 5 cards face up below.  I want you to study the cards and pick one card out.  Don’t tell

When I ran my computer company, we would often take the day off and go hiking in the desert.  We were always surprised how many amazing ideas we got while walking and climbing.  It was a completely different environment, free from stress.  It was always a very creative place to be. One day I was

20 Ways to Eliminate Stress By Leaving Your Desk   Go to the park Play a video game Watch an animated kids movie (like “Sing”) Visit a playground and ride a swing Go to the zoo Go roller skating Buy a coloring book & color Create & eat your own recipes Read a bunch of

20 Ways To Eliminate Stress Without Leaving Your Desk   The Communicate part of the Three C’s can also be a form of meditation.  Meditation is nothing more than focusing your mind and shielding yourself from outside disturbances.  When you can eliminate outside interference, you bring your body and your mind to a calm state.