Boost creativity and innovation in your workplace by following these 10 tips: Eradicate fear Nothing stymies innovation like fear. If your employees are afraid of making mistakes—because they’ll be fired, publicly reprimanded or anything else along those lines—don’t expect them to take any chances with outside-the-box ideas. The same goes for fear of embarrassment. If you … [Read more...]
Wise Words: Thomas Edison on Rule Breaking
Today’s wise words come from the great American innovator Thomas Edison. Many people think that inventors and innovators must have been born with a special gene—something that allowed them to see what everyone else missed. However, that’s not the case. Those people who awe us with their creativity are just very persistent and willing to work outside the rules, whereas most … [Read more...]
SCAMPER (An Alternative to Brainstorming)
Advertising legend Alex Osborn not only founded one of the most successful ad agencies in the world, BBDO, he also coined the phrase “brainstorming” and is credited for inventing the technique. Later in his career, he invented another technique that is lesser-known, but one that is incredibly powerful: SCAMPER. This name is an acronym and stands … [Read more...]