http://www.thethinkteam.com think RSS Feed en-gb Sun, 20 May 2012 19:52:50 GMT Sun, 20 May 2012 19:52:50 GMT Copyright think 2012 http://www.thethinkteam.com/images/logo.png http://www.thethinkteam.com http://backend.userland.com/rss vanessa.panter@thethinkteam.com (think) vanessa.panter@thethinkteam.com (think) http://www.thethinkteam.com/isobel.mcewan/blog/you-are-if-you-think-you-are Creative that is I had to remind myself of this today. You see I'm not a good gardener ...... or at least I thought I wasn't until now. A few months ago I wrote a blog on how your environment affects your creativity and your outlook in life. Here in Spain the weather can change quite rapidly from one day to the next. Yesterday the skies were black and the rain was coming down in sheets. I had just bought lots of flowers and plants and they were sitting on my terrace screaming to be planted... Sat, 19 May 2012 11:13:48 GMT http://www.thethinkteam.com/isobel.mcewan/blog/you-are-if-you-think-you-are Creative Thinking http://www.thethinkteam.com/tracey.finlay/blog/want-to-know-how-to-engage-on-social-media--listen-to-your-friends Social Media isnt that new anymore, yet business hasn’t quite caught up with how it works yet. Theres still a strong emphasis on media and not enough on the social, with broadcast marketing still prevalent in a space where engagement is crucial. Simply lifting the usual marketing approach from print to social wont create the likes and followers that businesses crave without the back up of giveaways. This is where some outside the box thinking and real innovation comes into play. Ignore the... Thu, 17 May 2012 12:50:20 GMT http://www.thethinkteam.com/tracey.finlay/blog/want-to-know-how-to-engage-on-social-media--listen-to-your-friends Customer appeal http://www.thethinkteam.com/lina.atkinson/blog/how-can-we-stand-out Organisations across all industries are facing incredibly tough times, not only with the state of world-wide economies, but also with increased competition. CEO's and MD's are constantly faced with that age-old question of 'how can we stand out from the others?'. When we are busy working 'in' our businesses day in and day out, sometimes it is hard to take the time to stop and actually work 'on' our business. But this is where the key to success actually lies, for when we stop to think about... Tue, 8 May 2012 10:18:07 GMT http://www.thethinkteam.com/lina.atkinson/blog/how-can-we-stand-out Innovation Management http://www.thethinkteam.com/tina.catling/blog/may-the-4th-be-with-you   It seems strange to me that people still use the word TRY when they want to get something done.  It is such a weak word and goes not where to getting things done.  Its ok to use try if you are experimenting with various options but when you are going to DO something if you try you will fail.  Like Yoda said in Star Wars  " do or do not do there is no TRY - if you try you will fail" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ4yd2W50No   Fri, 4 May 2012 11:52:15 GMT http://www.thethinkteam.com/tina.catling/blog/may-the-4th-be-with-you Creative Thinking http://www.thethinkteam.com/tina.catling/blog/i-love-working-in-innovation-because-innovation-works-no-apologies-ndash-innovation-is-lsquothersquo-answer-ohand-why-i-love-gary-hamel I love working in Innovation because Innovation works. No Apologies – Innovation is ‘the’ answer. Oh...and why I love Gary Hamel. I was going to begin this piece with an apology – an apology for being so passionate and so utterly convinced that innovation is quite simply the answer to life the universe and everything.  I believe that, but I was questioning myself about it as I wanted to be sure I wasn’t being blinkered by the fact that I have specialized in innovation and creative... Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:11:58 GMT http://www.thethinkteam.com/tina.catling/blog/i-love-working-in-innovation-because-innovation-works-no-apologies-ndash-innovation-is-lsquothersquo-answer-ohand-why-i-love-gary-hamel inspiration http://www.thethinkteam.com/tracey.finlay/blog/developing-your-teams-skills-to-be-more-entrepreneurial-and-proactive In this world of unparrallelled change, sitting comfortably and doing what you've always done isn't an option.  Traditional brands can no longer ride on their years of experience;  It just doesn't cut it in an age where entrepreneurial new start-ups are charging up with guns blazing, appealing to markets in a way that makes them sit up and take notice. So, what if you have aspirations to be entrepreneurial, but your hardworking, dedicated team are a bit.... stuck.  How do you generate... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:49:56 GMT http://www.thethinkteam.com/tracey.finlay/blog/developing-your-teams-skills-to-be-more-entrepreneurial-and-proactive Leadership http://www.thethinkteam.com/isobel.mcewan/blog/looking-for-innovative-ways-to-develop-your-teamrsquos-leadership-skills Then look no further. think has designed a Leadership Programme with a difference.  No more ‘return to factory settings’ when teams get back to work.   If cultural change and positive action that makes a difference is what you need for your leaders then please read on ………   The world is changing rapidly.   And so is business.  We are constantly being told of global economic meltdown.  What you did yesterday will not necessarily be sufficient to prepare you for tomorrow. ... Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:04:21 GMT http://www.thethinkteam.com/isobel.mcewan/blog/looking-for-innovative-ways-to-develop-your-teamrsquos-leadership-skills Leadership http://www.thethinkteam.com/mark.davies/blog/why-do-you-need-think-innovation-management-in-your-organization Here are some of the strategic issues we can help with - ask these top ‘value loaded’ 15 questions…see how many you can say yes to. Do you believe innovative solutions can help your organisation to be more competitive? Yes / No Would you welcome innovative solutions to increase your turnover and margins? Yes / No Do you believe that successful innovation can add value to your organization, your staff and shareholders, as well as your customers? Yes / No Would you like new ways to... Mon, 9 Apr 2012 10:37:00 GMT http://www.thethinkteam.com/mark.davies/blog/why-do-you-need-think-innovation-management-in-your-organization Business Strategy http://www.thethinkteam.com/mark.davies/blog/innovation-management-to-create-competitive-advantage-and-grow-your-business Do you believe innovative solutions can help your organisation to be more competitive? If the answer is yes, then take a look at how we would approach that opportunity. We often work with companies and organisations that have got ‘stuck’ in their thinking and need an external catalyst to create a change. Working with us, our clients have experienced valuable breakthroughs which have resulted in more focused commercial strategies, new products and services, better aligned top teams, and... Sat, 7 Apr 2012 23:56:52 GMT http://www.thethinkteam.com/mark.davies/blog/innovation-management-to-create-competitive-advantage-and-grow-your-business Business Strategy http://www.thethinkteam.com/tracey.finlay/blog/never-underestimate-the-power-of-play-if-you-want-to-really-innovate Never underestimate the value of the ‘crazy idea’. This week, The Independent listed ten April Fools jokes that ended up so popular that they became hit ideas.  In a world where many organisations are held back by limiting themselves to tried and tested ‘brainstorming’, the opportunity to really innovate comes from reaching way out there and letting imaginations fly.  If you doubt the power of free thought and innovation and the great ideas that emerge from removing everyday... Mon, 2 Apr 2012 12:23:32 GMT http://www.thethinkteam.com/tracey.finlay/blog/never-underestimate-the-power-of-play-if-you-want-to-really-innovate Creative Thinking