How A Creative High School Student's Science Fair Project Launched A Company And A Medical Device S12 Ep21
Download How_A_Creative_High_School_Students_Science_Fair_Project_Launched_A_Company_And_A_Medical_Device_S12_Ep21.mp3 The emerging creative economy is dependent on having a workforce that is skilled differently than in the past. These new skills include: critical thinking, using our natural ability to be
Using Resources to Power Innovation: Success Stories
If you truly want to encourage innovation in your organization, you have to dedicate the resources to achieve it. No true innovation can occur in virtual space alone. In order to provide workers with the best tools for innovation, you must commit time, money, people, materials, and equipment to the
A Path To Entrepreneurial Success That Went Through Diapers S12 Ep20
Download A_Path_To_Entrepreneurial_Success_That_Went_Through_Diapers_S12_Ep20.mp3 Our early childhood experiences have a major impact on our lives. In the case of Rodney Williams, he started down his path of being entrepreneur at the early ago of 8. While his friends were out cutting
What Innovation Resources Are Needed to Thrive?
You can’t make a return if there’s no investment of resources. This is true of every business venture, and it is even more true when it comes to innovation. But innovation isn’t easy. It can tempt for many businesses to focus on innovation and instead encourage steady, incremental growth, which is l
How To Use Your Different Thinking Styles To Improve Your Creativity S12 Ep19
Download How_To_Use_Your_Different_Thinking_Styles_To_Improve_Your_Creativity_S12_Ep19.mp3 Creative thinking is not about how many ideas you can generate in a brainstorming session. Creative thinking is the result of using a variety of thinking styles to improve your creativity. The result is better
A Prediction Of The Near Future (Vision Video)
Vision videos are a great way to share a prediction of the future. I’ve written before about the vision video’s that I’ve been part of including Roku’s Reward (2006) and Corning “A Day Made of Glass” (2011). Today, we are releasing a new vision video, The Near Future Network, that tells the story of
Creative Thinking: The Critical Skill For The Creative Economy S12 Ep18
Download Creative_Thinking_-_The_Critical_Skill_For_The_Creative_Economy_S12_Ep18.mp3 Creative thinking is a critical skill for personal, professional and business success. When you look at others who have been highly successful, such as Elon Musk, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, the common skill they have is
3 Actions To Improve Your Creative Thinking
I recently was listening to an audio program by Earl Nightingale. He was making the point that the opposite of bravery is not cowardice; the opposite of bravery is conformity. It was one of those simple statements that struck a nerve especially when thinking about creative thinking. Conformity In my
Innovating Design And The Changing Role of Designers S12 Ep17
Download Innovating_Design_And_The_Changing_Role_of_Designers_S12_Ep17.mp3 The role of designers and design thinking is impacting every product and service being created. The old days of a product being created and then tossed over the wall to a designer to "wrap it in plastic
How to Build a Culture of Innovation
It would be nice if innovation culture happened naturally in your business. Everything would run smoothly, new ideas would be encouraged, and people would work together to communicate clearly, positively, and respectfully. Unfortunately, it rarely happens that easily. Building a culture of innovatio
