What would McDonald’s do?
If you try to solve a problem, it helps to change your perspective. For instance: imagine how a vastly different organisation might approach your challenge.
Use contradictions to innovate – you might find aliens
Every contradiction is an opportunity to find creative solutions. Use contradictions to innovate and you might find beautiful win-win situations.
From problem to opportunity – Part 3: go along with your adversary
Sometimes it's more effective to go along with your adversary. Be like a martial arts master and use your opponent's force to get where you want to go.
From problem to opportunity – Part 2: use the problem to your advantage
Sometimes, terrible situations bring unexpected opportunities. The trick is to recognise and utilise these opportunities.
Using Tiny Habits to change behaviour
When it comes to problem-solving, you will often have to influence people’s behaviour. One particularly powerful way to do this is by using Tiny Habits.
Not Invented Here – How the Toothbrush theory hinders innovation
You’ve probably heard of it: the ‘Not Invented Here syndrome’. People tend to reject solutions that originated outside their team, department or organisation. Luckily, you can avoid triggering [...]
Need a new business model? Learn form these 10 best practices
Looking for a new business model? In this article you'll read about 10 inspiring types of business models you can apply to your own business.
What you can learn from cheating athletes – use the rules to your advantage
Athletes want to win. No matter what. And in finding ways to beat the opposition, they can be cunningly creative…
Challenge Logbook – log every opportunity to be creative
Keep track of all opportunities to be creative. Keep a challenge logbook.
5 techniques to develop a creative name for your company, product or project
In this article, I will share 5 simple techniques that you can use to find a creative name.