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Andy Eklund

Training for Business, Communications and Creativity

Category: Creative Thinking and Innovation

Posts under Creative Thinking and Innovation is the largest group, covering a wide range of topics from creative processes, innovation, left brain vs right brain, divergent vs convergent thinking, and tips from creative self-help.

Refer to Analytical and Critical Thinking or Strategic Thinking for context and other ideas.

Refer to Brainstorming for posts specific to brainstorm meetings, including exercises, games and idea generation.

Finally, don’t forget to check out the Most Popular Tags on the Home Page.

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    • in Brainstorming · Creative Thinking and Innovation · Negativity
    • — 5 Sep, 2012

    Don’t Be Your Own Worst Creative Enemy

    Negativity is the single biggest reason why brainstorms fail. And, the worst type of negativity is when it’s your own.

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    • in Brainstorming · Creative Thinking and Innovation · Design Thinking · Listening · Questioning
    • — 23 Aug, 2012

    Empathize With Your Audience

    You can read reports until your eyes water. But the best way to understand your target audience is to go out and meet them, face to face.

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    • in Brainstorming · Creative Thinking and Innovation
    • — 21 Aug, 2012

    Uncover a True Insight

    A clear, articulated insight – something that uncovers an illuminating point about the product or its audience – is a key indicator of your creativity skill.

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    • in Brainstorming · Creative Thinking and Innovation · Facilitation · Strategic Thinking
    • — 15 Aug, 2012

    The Most Common Mistakes in Brainstorming

    Here is my top 10 list of the most common “slip-ups” – natural, understandable and honest mistakes that can affect the quality of brainstorming and creativity inside organizations, agencies and their clients.

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    • in Analytical and Critical Thinking · Books and Videos · Creative Thinking and Innovation
    • — 4 Jun, 2012

    Is Linear Thinking Bad?

    It’s easy to understand why someone might believe Linear Thinking is less preferable than Lateral Thinking, but each has its place in problem-solving.

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    • in Brainstorming · Creative Thinking and Innovation
    • — 22 Jan, 2012

    Brainstorm Icebreakers, Part 1

    Ice-breakers are not just a fun game to start a meeting. They’re an essential way to get everyone attending the brainstorm mentally ready to generate ideas.

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