LucyinnovationLet’s sleep on it
Thursday, June 22, 2017
A guest blog by Vanessa Longley. What else are you doing while you are reading this blog? I’m guessing you’re doing at least one other activity. Most likely…
This squirrel shares its nuts
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
This squirrel shares its nuts because it’s an innovation squirrel. Over the years, we’ve worked with many organisations, teams and individuals (and squirrels) to help them develop better…
Two years and twenty-eight days
Thursday, January 30, 2014
It is two years and twenty-eight days since I left the relative security of a full-time permanent job to be a free range human. It is only now…
We’ve got your back
Monday, December 23, 2013
Back in February I wrote this list of 40 things. I’ve done quite a few things on the list. But there is still more to do. Recently I…
7 myths of innovation
Monday, December 2, 2013
Innovation is not just about green bean bags and whacky idea sessions. Lets blow some myths about innovation out of the water and hear what some of the…
When people meet each other things happen
Friday, June 7, 2013
Ideas are a series of connections put together in new ways. Successful organisations consider their working environments carefully in order to optimise ‘water cooler’ moments where colleagues can…
Science and creativity
Sunday, March 17, 2013
This week I watched the BBC programme Horizon about creative thinking. Scientists are trying to understand what happens in our brains before and during what they call ‘creative…
Pillows, helmets and hygiene
Monday, September 10, 2012
Dave Brailsford, Team GB Cycling Performance Director attributes much of his teams’ recent Olympic success to incremental improvements. The principle of incremental improvements across the cycling team came…
For Sale: baby shoes, never worn
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Fundraisers, think about your most successful fundraising campaign, mailing, event, individual gift, trust application or corporate pitch. I bet that they all have something in common. In some…
Are you still useful?
Thursday, June 21, 2012
This week I went to ‘Overturn’ the MA in Innovation Management Degree Show at Central Saint Martins. Who even knew you could do a MA in Innovation? Innovation…