It pays to play. Solid research that supports workplace whoopee.
Work hard. Play hard. The familiar mantra of ambitious commuters dragging their heels up the corporate ladder. Speed your way through endless to-do-lists and back-to-back meetings for eight hours...
We’re nothing but human. Computers should be the same.
One of the purposes of Open for Ideas is to give you the information you need to solve creative challenges. We want to be so on-the-ball, that in this...
When you’re judging ideas, don’t trust your gut
Over the years, I’ve seen countless great ideas die from bad judgement. The decision-makers will often say things like ‘I’m just not feeling it’ or ’that makes me feel...
Want to drive away talent? Send them to creativity training.
Getting Cosy with Creativity – with Aran Rees Last week you will have read, agreed entirely with and begun immediately to implement my recommendations on why you should stop...
When to murder your ideas
Good creative teams have innovative and brilliant ideas. Great creatives know when an idea has run its course and needs to die. For everyone’s sake. When ideas are plentiful,...
How innovation is like playing with Lego
As they get older (and they are still only 5 and 6) I find I’m learning more and more from my kids, both in what they tell me and...
Aristotle’s best presentation tips
Imagine you have a brilliant idea. It just feels right. You know it answers the problem you were trying to solve. All you have to do now is persuade...
A little black dress and the process of simplicity
Every woman has an essential wardrobe item. Mine has to be a little black dress. When I’m in doubt what to wear for work or for dinner, I often...
Why brainstorms suck and what you can do about it
“Brainstorm. Two minutes.” Queue eye roll. Your cerebellum is pretty awesome, but you’re already juggling a bundle of briefs and your desk is groaning under the weight of your...
Do you have to be business-like to do good business?
Work is the place where we spend the majority of our time – some might say unhealthy amounts of time. So how can we make it a place that doesn’t...