Sparking Breakthrough Ideas in Every Team
A team once asked me a question that sounded smart. “How do we increase engagement?” They said it like it was clean. Professional. Safe. Everyone nodded. Someone opened a deck. Two hours later, they had a long list: gamification, incentives, […]
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You have a problem, and you reach for the same old fix—because it feels safe. Then the problem comes back, the meeting stretches, and the team gets tired of “trying harder.” That’s the moment you need creative problem solving, not more effort. The question is: what do you change first—the solution, or how you think?
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Run this when your team keeps “solving” the problem… and it keeps coming back. The 5 Whys is a quick creative thinking tool: ask “Why?” five times until the real cause shows up, not just the symptom. Do it before you fix anything, so you stop patching and start preventing.
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The first step is to spot those individuals who naturally display a flair for understanding and connecting with others. These are the people in your team who are empathetic listeners, who others turn to for advice, or who have a knack for resolving conflicts with a calm and balanced approach.
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Many people view language just as a means of communication—necessary but unremarkable. However, they often struggle with articulating complex ideas, persuading others, or even understanding deeper cultural nuances.
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Linguistic intelligence – it might sound like a fancy term, but it’s something many of us use every single day, often without even realizing it. It’s about the words we choose, the stories we tell, and the conversations that light
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Multiple intelligences – it’s a term that might sound a bit academic, but trust me, it’s one of the most exciting ideas you’ll come across. Imagine a world where intelligence isn’t just about acing a test or being a whiz
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Reflection and action planning are essential tools for anyone seeking growth. Think of these as the twin engines of progress, each playing a unique role in your journey towards success. Reflection is your opportunity to look back, to understand what
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Thinking outside the box is not a fancy phrase for being different. It’s about looking at things from a fresh perspective, questioning the usual way of doing things, and daring to try new approaches.
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Consider the difference between traditional training and strategic learning like comparing a dimly lit room to one bathed in sunlight. The latter, strategic learning, asks us to open the blinds, to let in the light of curiosity and foster a space where ideas can germinate, grow, and flourish.
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Have you noticed how often we hear the phrase, “Think outside the box,” like it’s the secret sauce to being creative? It’s as if creativity is this wild, untamed thing that only a few “chosen ones” have. This is the
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Creative thinking for workplace leaders refers to leaders’ ability to produce innovative ideas and solutions while cultivating a culture of creativity and problem-solving within their teams.
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Creative thinking is the ability to come up with unique, new, and imaginative solutions to issues.
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