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Comment on The Freedom to Innovate: “FedEx Days” at Atlassian by Challenge yourself with a personal FedEx Day | Intentional Innovation

Challenge yourself with a personal FedEx Day | Intentional Innovation — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:05:41 +0000

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Comment on Can you design a workplace where innovation thrives? by Roy Jacobsen

Roy Jacobsen — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 02:34:54 +0000

Bonnie,
Thanks for the comment. The more I think about those five elements, the more it seems to me that leadership should be in the number one position. An org will struggle with vision, culture, talent, and fiscal responsibility without solid leadership.

What do you think?

Comment on Can you design a workplace where innovation thrives? by Bonnie Robertson

Bonnie Robertson — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:26:16 +0000

Agree with all of the 5 elements… Not sure of priority order…
Culture of “no fear” and cemented purpose in something or someone outside of the organization are key…

Comment on The Neuroscience of Improvisation by Improvising – Arpeggios, Approach Notes and Tetrachords | A Jazz Guitar Learning Journey

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:37:42 +0000

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Comment on Eight Suggestions for Better Brainstorming by Roy Jacobsen

Roy Jacobsen — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:47:36 +0000

Gregg,
Thanks for stopping by.

Regarding those basics you mention: I’ve been a writer for most of my professional life, and believe me, it isn’t just in creativity that people ignore the basics.

I suppose I could lament that fact, but at the same time, it means job security for those of us who don’t ignore the basics!

(I remember your Creative Coat; I was going to make a Creative Vest!)

Comment on Eight Suggestions for Better Brainstorming by Gregg Fraley

Gregg Fraley — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:37:33 +0000

Thanks so much for the link to my post on Better Brainstorming.

As a practitioner it’s interesting to se how often the basics are ignored, when it doesn’t require any more effort to do it right and get better results. I did another related post on the mindset and behaviors you need to perform in order to have more ideas; I call it the Creative Coat Concept. Those interested could read it here: http://www.greggfraley.com/blog/?p=1010

all the best,
Gregg Fraley

Comment on High Ceilings Help Creative Thinking by Roy Jacobsen

Roy Jacobsen — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:40:11 +0000

Mark,
When you look at so many places of worship, especially the cathedrals built during the Renaissance, you can’t help but wonder at the aspirational and inspirational spirit that those soaring spaces evoke. (And that was the intent of those soaring ceilings, after all.)

Thanks for stopping by!

Comment on High Ceilings Help Creative Thinking by drmarkparkinson

drmarkparkinson — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:33:53 +0000

Could explain the paint work on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel! Then again, so it is said, Michelangelo spent years lying on his back only a couple of feet underneath it. Perhaps he got inspired on his way up the ladder!!

Comment on Rule Zero: It All Begins With Mindset by Quote of the Day: “…a person’s mind-set has the power…” | Innovation, Clear and Simple

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:39:29 +0000

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Comment on Quote of the Day: “…restrictions get the mind going.” by Roy Jacobsen

Roy Jacobsen — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:10:33 +0000

No wonder it seemed familiar. I have Tharp’s book, and agree that it’s great. (Which reminds me: I need to take a look at her new book, “The Collaborative Habit.”)