Nurturing reliable, creative, nimble organizations
Creativity is not born in a boardroom or a meeting. Brainstorming is vastly over rated. There is nothing quite so laborious and ineffective as ten people sitting in front of a blank page, even if they have a goal in mind. [...]
It is remarkably easy to stifle ideas and the atmosphere required to instill a nimble, innovative culture. Beyond the natural hesitancy inherent in speaking 'truth to power' following is an effective way to build a culture devoid of innovation. [...]
We all know creativity is a right brain activity. What else do we know? [...]
Creativity must play a central role in organizations, especially in an age of globalization and technological advance. But creativity necessarily brings conflict to existent culture and annuity streams. [...]