Looking for a Simple Test for Creativity? This could be it!
Creativity is critical and apparently uniquely human. And yet, so few people think they’re creative. I’ve stood in front of many audiences and asked the ‘creatives’ to stand up, or put their hands up. At best I get somewhere between 3% –...
Creativity Is Declining. Business Is Feeling It
Creativity levels are in decline. While IQ levels are on the rise, creativity is not following the same growth path. Business is feeling the change, as study after study show creativity in the Top 10 Soft Skills Business is looking for. In LinkedIn’s 2019 Report...
Most In-Demand Skills in 2019 According to LinkedIn
LinkedIn’s data suggests that there are over 50 000 skills in the world. These can be divided into soft and hard skills. While hard skills only apply to specific sections of the workforce, soft skills apply to all. In 2019, of all 50 000 skills listed,...
The Danger in Times of Turbulence is Acting with Yesterday’s Logic
The heading of this post is a paraphrase of a well known quote by management consultant, educator, and author, Peter Drucker The greatest danger in times of turbulence, is not the turbulence, it’s acting with yesterday’s logic It’s a quote I’ve...
It’s True! Brainstorming Groups Kill Creative Ideas
For as long as I can remember I’ve hated getting into huddles, with others, to brainstorm and come up with creative ideas for whatever the project was that I was working on. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not the people I didn’t like, and it’s...
