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Your Adjacent Possible – It’s Bigger Than You Think

Posted on June 23, 2013 by

Why didn’t  Leonardo da Vinci invent the helicopter? In the 1480’s he drew a vertical flight machine. His notebooks reveal that he built small models of it. So why wasn’t he the first person to make a helicopter?

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Loose Connections Stimulate Innovation

Posted on September 26, 2012 by

How many friends do you have? How many acquaintances and contacts? 5, 50, 150, more? Often innovation is about making unexpected connections. A diverse network of contacts increases our chances of making these connections. Your network is a great asset … Continue reading →

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Creativity is a Feeling

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

Have you read Making is Connecting by David Gauntlett? It’s a great book about creative collaboration and how this enhances creativity, creates a sense of community and improves individual happiness. If you are interested in creativity, collaboration and change I’d … Continue reading →

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Twitter: The Amplifier and the Fishing Rod

Posted on June 10, 2012 by

I was speaking with the social media director of a large company recently and he described Twitter as the amplifier in the social media system. His company posts interesting content into different platforms (Facebook, Pinterest, blogs etc.) They know it will … Continue reading →

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Enterprise Social Networks: Build It and They Will Come (Maybe)

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Enterprise social networks (like Yammer or Jive) are great for sharing information, having conversations and developing ideas. I seen a number of businesses implement enterprise social networks. I know that some of them have been disappointed with the outcomes. They’ve … Continue reading →

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Capture the Creative Energy of Everyone in your Organisation

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

Have you thought of running innovation challenges? They can: solve your most pressing problems increase productivity, reduce costs capture the creative energy of everyone in your organisation They’re engaging, interesting and motivating.

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Time your Tweets for Maximum Impact

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

When you Tweet has a big impact on how effectively you get your message across. If you’re organising a Tweet campaign you have to think about your tatget audience. Ask yourself when they will be most receptive to the message … Continue reading →

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