In building innovative teams, HR and hiring managers should ask themselves whether they are hiring someone who is different from the other members, especially in terms of their skill set, knowledge and experiences. Successful innovations are rarely the result of just one individual’s work. Instead, they come from innovative teams. However, the methods, or lackRead more
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Have you ever wondered why some people can come up with brilliant ideas effortlessly, while the rest of us need a little bit more help? (Picture me staring blankly at my computer screen for hours trying to come up with something to write for this blog post). If you’re like me and sometimes struggle toRead more
Creativity is an important part of innovation. The more creative ideas we can come up with, the more likely we are to find a new way to solve a customer problem, and therefore, to be innovative. Given creativity is important for innovation, have you ever thought how “creative” you are? Many years ago, I wasRead more
I’ve been doing a lot of keynote speaking of late on the topic of creating the perfect workday. I discuss things such as how to get focused work done in the age of digital distraction, how to free up time for innovation, how to best structure your day to remain energised throughout (even in theRead more
It seems logical to think that the more resources you have available for creativity (be that time, money, people, scope etc.) that the more creative you will be. I mean, why wouldn’t you be more creative without limitations? That’s what blue-sky thinking is all about, right?! Interestingly, research tells us that the opposite is actuallyRead more
How good is an overseas holiday?! Personally, I find there’s something so completely life-affirming and enlivening about immersing myself in a new culture; exploring new architecture, food and landscapes and seeing first-hand how other people live in different parts of the world. Maybe I’m just nosey, but I’m always fascinated to engross myself in aRead more
Chances are that if you have innovation in your job title or are responsible for the innovation program at your organisation, you have considered creating your very own innovation lab. Whether you are still on the fence, or fully converted, it can be difficult to know where to prioritise your efforts when embarking on theRead more
If you have been to one of Inventium’s innovation workshops, you’ll know that one of the first things we do is help get people in the right mindset for creativity and idea generation. One easy, yet perhaps surprising way, to set the scene for creativity is to position your body into a demonstration of powerRead more
Hi there, I’m Nick Johnston. I’m using my last name because Inventium has recently recruited two Nicks. I’m Melbourne Nick, or tall Nick, or Nick J – enjoy my blog! Recently I have made a sea change; I left the hustle and bustle of the ‘big smoke’ and moved down the Victorian coast. When people hear about my move, oneRead more
Hi, I’m Imogen – one of the newest Inventiologist’s at the Inventium Sydney office. For me, working at Inventium has heralded a huge number of exciting changes, including that it is the first time I’ve worked in one of those offices – you know – the ones with pot plants, couches and windows with views. I’ve alwaysRead more