Faster Ideas

JUNE 9, 2021

I've been thinking about why the word has fascinated me so much. And asking what in the flipping juxtaposing heck it's got to do with my creative thinking? As ever, the purpose here is to tell you how you can use this in terms of creative thinking. Turns out quite a bit actually. Okay, enough of the grammar lesson.

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Mind Mapping Software

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Before we know it, we’re in a stressed-out frenzy trying to keep our head above the flood of e-mails, reports, projects, blog posts, updates and sundry that add up to information overload. Griffiths: The creative process is not without its challenges and it’s likely that you will encounter setbacks along the way. on the Ayoa blog.

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The Creative Mind

JULY 13, 2023

His Scientific American blog Beautiful Minds notes Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD is “adjunct assistant professor of psychology at New York University, where he teaches courses on cognitive psychology and human intelligence” and is a co-founder o. The post Shifting Awareness To Be More Creative appeared first on The Creative Mind.

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Ayoa

MARCH 31, 2022

Over a million people have been using Ayoa to organize their creative thinking. We wanted Ayoa’s limitless possibilities to equal our user’s rapid creativity. That’s where Capture Maps come in – an innovative mind map setting that allows you to improve your creativity and record your thoughts at lightning speed.

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Lateral Action

JULY 1, 2009

Creativity guru Roger von Oech recently listed his choice of 10 Blogs to Stimulate Your Creativity at Blogs.com. The post Roger von Oech’s Top 10 Creativity Blogs appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.

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Ayoa

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

While the prevalence of online marketing has meant more access to data and insights, it’s important not to assume that should mean creativity is redundant. In fact, even numbers are subject to human error as selective thinking can impede our ability to properly interpret facts and statistics. Give structure to your creativity.

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The Creative Mind

APRIL 16, 2023

The acclaimed fable The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery declares children are much wiser and more creative than many adults. Can we regain that creative vitality? The post To Develop Your Creativity, Imagine You Are A Child Again appeared first on The Creative Mind.

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Faster Ideas

JUNE 16, 2021

How a Coco Chanel quote can help fashion your creative thinking. This isn't a blog about stripping. Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off. Coco Chanel Don't get the wrong idea. But it is a piece about stripping back.

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Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Companies embracing and prioritizing creativity pave the way for continuous innovation. In this blog, we will explore strategies and share practical ways to build a creative work culture with real-world examples. Key Takeaways What is Creative Company Culture ? So, let's get started and make work feel like play!

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Ayoa

MAY 19, 2022

Just as someone trying to get stronger employs the use of weights and a gym routine, the mind map gives structure to creative thinking. Introducing mind mapping throughout your team is an awesome way to boost overall creativity levels, and encourage innovative thinking in every team member, not just those already attuned to it.

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Faster Ideas

MAY 12, 2021

So how does this help with creativity? As it is with creativity and creative thinking. We've mentioned this book on the blog before. When you are stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, sad etc, mindfulness helps you notice these feelings - not ignore them - and practise changing how you relate to them.

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Mind Mapping Software

MAY 27, 2022

Tap into your imagination, do some dreaming, and think about all the possible positive outcomes if your endeavour is a success, or even if it is just a partial success. Don’t stop at the first three ideas you think of. Use some creative thinking tools to stretch your mind’s eye and think more expansively.

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Ayoa

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Mind mapping is a versatile technique used by over 250 million people worldwide to capture ideas in a way that’s proven to boost productivity, creativity and memory. In this blog, learn how to organise information with this innovative and much-loved visual thinking tool. Ready to boost your creative thinking with mind mapping ?

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 5, 2022

This blog explores adhocracy and how it might benefit or harm your organization. But, in this blog, we're only going to stick to the adhocracy culture. It encourages creative thinking and is not subject to high compliance and governance. Read our blog on: 8 Ways To Encourage Innovation In The Workplace.

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Imagineer7

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Some of Michael’s creative-thinking techniques that were refined by his government and corporate practice were published in his best-seller Thinkertoys (A Handbook of Business Creativity) , which the Wall Street Journal reported “will change the way you think.” No, not everyone is creative.

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Faster Ideas

JUNE 14, 2021

A bit of playfulness goes a long way in creative thinking. As I said, the hats are metaphorical - but there's no reason why you can't go out and invest in a series of colourful hats to bring things to life. Some coloured 10-gallon hats might help brighten up yet another dull Zoom call.

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Faster Ideas

MAY 19, 2021

And since your left and right brain hemispheres are also responsible for analytical and creative thinking respectively, walking may simply be a way of forcing your grey matter to have a cognitive tea break - letting your unconscious do its thing and pull together some ideas while you tiptoe through the tulips.

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The Coaching Tools Company

APRIL 27, 2023

Here are a few ways I use them in my business: Writing blog posts, newsletters and articles (like the example above). In particular, a client who has only experienced 'standard' coaching sessions may benefit from trying more creative thinking methods. You can go old school with a pen and paper, or use an app.

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Harvard Professional Development

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Creative Thinking When faced with challenges, executive leaders use their creativity and problem-solving skills to develop innovative ways to overcome barriers and arrive at solutions that benefit their teams and the organization.

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Faster Ideas

MAY 24, 2021

Filming yourself can capture some creative thinking and help you picture a new idea. Photo by Reba Spike on Unsplash. There's a story often told about the first audiences of motion pictures, that they screamed and ran for the exit when a , film of a moving train was shown in cinemas for the first time.

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Lateral Action

AUGUST 20, 2009

This faulty thinking probably infects Hollywood more than any other business. As Mark so aptly points out, creative thinking is not enough. On our blog , we encourage aspiring Movie Moguls and Television Producers to follow the principals of HOP - Hands-On Producing. creativity + productivity = success.

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Ayoa

AUGUST 4, 2022

For Tim, “as a three dimensional platform or framework for integrating learning, creative thinking and task management,” Ayoa is the educational solution that he is confident rolling out to his learners. appeared first on Ayoa Blog. The post Case study: How Ayoa can nurture the future of education.

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Charles Leon

JUNE 27, 2021

In one of my previous blogs, I mentioned the day I went onto a racetrack with my friend who races classic cars. As mentioned in my blog last week, we overstate our successes and understate our failures. Creative thinking is based on imagining something that doesn’t yet exist or combining things that haven’t yet been connected.

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Lateral Action

MARCH 23, 2009

Lateral thinking is such a familiar concept that it's virtually synonymous with 'creative thinking'. The phrase 'lateral thinking' is frequently used interchangeably with 'creativity'. We take it for granted that creative people think different to the rest of us. It's what makes them creative.

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Faster Ideas

MAY 17, 2021

But where I find more value, from a creative thinking point of view, is to seek out (or even better, stumble upon) smaller galleries - in not just cities, but in towns and villages up and down the country. It's in these more intimate spaces where you can really appreciate and connect with the work of lesser-known artists.

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Ayoa

APRIL 19, 2023

“Mind Mapping That Helps You Think” ‍ Ayoa was made by Chris Griffiths , the world’s leading mind mapping expert. Luckily, Ayoa offers a ton of resources on mind mapping, including blog posts, a YouTube channel, and Chris’ books. Here, I used the AI assistant to generate ideas for a productivity blog.

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Lateral Action

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Mike will choose the winners and we’ll announce them here on the blog shortly. EDIT: The competition is now closed for entries. OK the holiday season is upon us, so it’s time for some fun. ?? Designer and Lateral Action writer Mike Kammerling has kindly created a limited edition of five inspirational prints for Lateral […].

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Lateral Action

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Out of all the blog series I’ve written over the past six years, I’ve never had so many requests for an ebook version as for the Creative Blocks series. I’ve collected the entire series into an ebook: 20 Creative Blocks (and How to Break Through Them). And your wish is my command. ?? It’s yours […].

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Ayoa

AUGUST 4, 2022

For Tim, “as a three dimensional platform or framework for integrating learning, creative thinking and task management,” Ayoa is the educational solution that he is confident rolling out to his learners. The post Case study: How Ayoa Can Nurture The Future Of Education appeared first on Ayoa Blog. Try it for free.

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Lateral Action

OCTOBER 15, 2010

These are the words that swam into my mind when I learned about the theme of this year’s Blog Action Day: Water. The post Everybody’s Drink Problem appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach. Water, water, everywhere, Nor any drop to drink.

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Lateral Action

MAY 24, 2010

You’ve probably had it happen to you: eager, excited, ready to share your article or painting or blog design, you show a friend and ask, “What do you think?” The friend, being the honest and straightforward person he is, believes you really want to know what he thinks, so he launches into his opinions. Pointing […].

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Lateral Action

DECEMBER 30, 2009

Image by Elizabeth Audrey New Year is a time for looking back and reviewing the events of the past 12 months – and that goes for blogs too. The post The Best of Lateral Action 2009 appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.

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Lateral Action

AUGUST 10, 2009

It may be an easy way to increase creativity if your definition of creativity is limited to creative thinking. But as we said right at the beginning of Lateral Action, creative thinking is not enough - you have to follow through on your insights and make things happen. And that's where things can get ugly.

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Lateral Action

APRIL 8, 2009

Roger von Oech is one of my favourite writers about creative thinking, so when I heard he had produced an iPhone version of his Creative Whack Pack cards , I asked if he'd be willing to answer some questions about it for Lateral Action readers. For more creative inspiration, visit Roger's Creative Think website.

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Lateral Action

DECEMBER 8, 2022

As a writer and a coach for creatives, I have been particularly concerned […]. The post Creative Disruption: How 12 Creatives on 5 Continents Rose to the Challenge of the Pandemic appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.

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Lateral Action

JANUARY 18, 2024

Have you ever had the experience of getting tantalisingly close to a big opportunity in your creative career – but not quite making it? Maybe it was a pitch, or a competition, a publishing opportunity, a senior role, or a funding application. Maybe you got really positive feedback.

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Lateral Action

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Creative Disruption season of The 21st Century Creative, where we are hearing stories of creatives around the world who came up with a creative response to the challenges of the pandemic. The post From Tattoos to NFTs with Ichi Hatano appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.

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