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
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As a Melbournian, I have something shocking to admit. I don’t drink coffee. Well, not often. In fact, I could count the amount of coffees I’ve had this year on two hands. True story! I may very well be the new wave of hipster. A true individual. Amazingly, the rest of my fellow Aussies areRead more
At Inventium, we really love your unconscious mind – you’ve probably already heard us geeking out over how powerful it is at decision-making. This awesome power stems from the fact that your unconscious mind stores and processes everything you’ve ever seen, ever read, and ever learned – yes, literally everything! This means that it isRead more
We have all experienced it in one form or another. A problem solving or idea generation workshop that results in minimal results thanks to ineffective group discussion and lack of progress. Sure the pastries were tasty, but as a participant it feels like a wasted half day. As a facilitator, it feels like failure. WhileRead more
Incubation is a term that describes a period of time to indirectly dwell on a problem you are finding a solution for. The benefits of incubation, or allowing your brain to percolate on a challenge or problem, is to take advantage of our unconscious mind – a powerful problem-solver. A recent study has found anotherRead more
The next time you have a challenging problem to solve, fight the impulse to either stay seated at your desk, or to book a dull, grey-walled meeting room. The latest research from The Journal of Consumer Research has revealed that going to your local coffee shop will be a much better way to elicit innovativeRead more
There has been so much written about the “power of positive thinking” in the last few years, with motivation gurus telling us to visualise or imagine success, and by doing this, it will become ours. However, the latest scientific research suggests that it may not be this simple, especially when it comes to innovation. GabrieleRead more