10 Deadly Brainstorming Ruts That Kill Innovation

by John Storm on November 6, 2010

 Are you stuck in a “brainstorming” rut?  Most people think they know how to brainstorm.  Yet, few realize there is more to brainstorming than the one traditional method Alex Osborn created in the 1950’s (yes, LAST century).  A multitude of new methods, tools, and techniques have been developed in recent years.  Here are 10 deadly […]

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The 12 Personas of a High-Stakes Business Facilitator

by John Storm on November 6, 2010

Ever wonder what you need to look for when hiring a facilitator for a high-stakes business meeting? With all of the sheer chutzpah, conflicting agendas, and different personalities involved, as well as what’s at stake IF things don’t go well, it’s wise to be extremely CONFIDENT that your facilitator knows (and is prepared for) the […]

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Is Strategic Planning Dead? 10 Ways to Resurrect and Re-Think Your Process

November 5, 2010

Let’s face it …Strategic Planning is Dead! Or at least, in its current form, I think it should be. Put it in the box. Shut the lid. Nail it tight. Drop it in the hole. Grab a shovel. Bury it. 

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