Why do companies focus on punishing mistakes? But ignore the creativity that could help them grow.
Organizations are wired to obsess over reducing mistakes because they are visible, costly and embarrassing and it’s easier to measure them.
When was the last time you gave yourself the mental space to just think?
For many of us our days are filled with nonstop tasks. When we’re not working we scroll social media, listen to podcasts while we exercise or binge watch the latest Netflix series. We leave no time for reflection. But the most creative minds understood the need to step back.
Perspective blindness – why companies are being left behind.
The world is moving faster than ever and businesses need to better anticipate what lies ahead. But spotting opportunities and overcoming challenges often requires thinking differently.
Differing perspectives in a team can boost, challenge and elevate ideas. Because diverse teams possess a unique strength: collective intelligence. It’s not about individual brilliance, it’s about how many different perspectives the team has.
What’s one decision you wish you could go back and redo?
Hindsight often shows us where we went wrong. But what if we don’t have to wait for mistakes to happen to learn valuable lessons? Businesses can do premortems as a tool to identify potential risks before starting a project.
Efficiency is great, until it kills innovation.
Most companies focus on optimisation: cutting costs, improving processes and reducing uncertainty. It’s what managers are trained to do. But here’s the problem: if all you focus on is efficiency, you limit your company’s growth and ability to adapt to change.
Want to make better decisions? Understand the two types of intelligence.
Most people rely on just one, logic. But the second type, causal reasoning, is the secret to better decision-making.
Creativity isn’t just for artists.
Creativity isn’t just for artists. It’s the secret advantage that problem-solvers, innovators, and business leaders use to get ahead.
Why talk about creativity? How it all started.
I’m going to be posting about creativity, decision making and business growth, three interconnected topics that shape how businesses can succeed. Let me start by sharing a bit of background.