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The next couple of posts will contain more words on the forms of leadership needed to champion innovation, and on collaboration, which is lifeblood for innovation.  But first, here are some additional videos hosted through YouTube exploring creative thinking that will be sure to inspire and tickle:  

• Think Again (ABC Training Video) (4:09): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NPL2f0WVEM&playnext=1&list=PL16FEE0B9133286CC
• Be infectious (3:05): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63onoo6JURg
• Using the stairs (1:48): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRmifpeZO18

And finally, as much as I am an evangelist on behalf of creative thinking and innovation, I’ve got to hand it to IBM which hired some very creative talent to produce these lovable videos poking fun at the innovation movement.  Well done!

• IBM Innovation Man (:31): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MudaxA80eI4&NR=1
• Innovation Man Drill Sergeant (:29): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXrIoF-sVi8&feature=related
• Buzzword Bingo (:31): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgeLY7CL5IE&feature=related
• IBM Innovation Station (:33): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wqclq0dx3U&feature=related
• Ideating (:29): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziOG_GHNVq0&feature=related

 

 

EnJOY!!

For a break away from talking about creativity, I'm passing along the links below to some wonderful videos on the subject.  They're all just 1-2 minutes (time noted in parentheses).  They've been grouped into what I see as a natural progression:

The problem with limited, fixed thinking; a look at what inspired creativity and innovation can cause in our world; some delightful applied examples; and a few interesting tips for cultivating your creative thinking, a couple of which I'd not heard before.

I hope you enjoy them as much as I have.  As always, please share: with me, with others following this blog, and with friends!  Cheers! 

The Problem: 

• The Creativity Company – Create your own box  (:57)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1yYB85ArHE&feature=related

 Inspiration:

• OCAD – What Can Creativity Do (2:53)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdlBJ-q-4JE&feature=related

• Think different (1:07)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dX9GTUMh490&NR=1

Some examples:

• Think Outside The Box (1:02)

• Think Outside the Box – (1:29)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJpeavMTVr8&feature=related

A few suggestions:

• How To Stimulate the Creative Process (1:46)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPC8e-Jk5uw&feature=related

• Adapting to Change & overcoming Fear
• Ambiguity and embracing the Unknown
• Apple and/or Steve Jobs
• Business Reports: 2010 IBM CEO & 2010 BCG
• Changing Cultures to become Innovative
• Collaboration vs. Silos
• Continuous Improvement or Process Improvement
• Creative Arts & Innovation
• Creative Genius among Staff
• Creative Problem Solving
• Creative Thinking Practices & Exercises
• Creativity/Innovation
• Critical Thinking
• Curiosity & Asking Questions
• Divergent vs. Convergent thinking
• Employee Engagement
• Fun and innovation
• Hierarchy vs. Innovation
• How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci
• Innovation & the Economy
• Innovation in Government
• Innovation in History
• Integrity; Following own drummer
• Langdon Morris
• Leadership & Management Best Practices
• Learning from Mistakes
• Lifelong Learning and innovation
• Mentoring and innovation
• Model Innovative Organizations
• Podcasts on innovation
• Processes and Structures for Innovation
• Redefining Innovation
• Scenario Planning
• Six Sigma and LEAN vs. innovation
• Social Change and Innovation
• Spirituality in Workplace and innovation
• Trust and Respect in Engagement and Innovation
• Types of Innovation
• Weirdness and Creativity
• What-iffing
• Whole Brain Thinking
• YouTube Videos

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