Blog articles about general innovation processes, workshops, and guides.
Don’t just ask AI for Answers. Ask It What Problems You’re Uniquely Positioned to Work On. The Real Power of AI Isn’t Automation, It’s Helping You See What You’re Uniquely Meant to Solve. Much of the conversation about AI focuses on downsides: Job displacement Over-automation Loss of creativity Shallow thinking at scale Those […]
Learn how Jobs to Be Done coaching helps teams understand and apply the JTBD method, build capability, and prepare for larger innovation programs, training, and projects.
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During my 2025 “micro sabbatical,” I immersed myself in Frank Lloyd Wright’s legacy—from the Guggenheim to Monona Terrace and Taliesin—to spark new ways of thinking about creativity, design, innovation, storytelling, and personal growth. Out of this journey, I’m creating three unique programs inspired by Wright. Explore three new creativity and personal development programs inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s story in Madison and beyond.
Frank Lloyd Wright Themed Workshops and Programs for Creative Inspiration Read More »
The Foundation Sprint is a fast-paced, two-day workshop designed to give teams strategic clarity before jumping into building or solution development. The Foundation Sprint serves as the critical precursor to the classic Design Sprint. It helps teams align on what matters most: the customer, the problem, differentiation, and the best path forward.
While traditional Design Sprints are solution-focused, the Foundation Sprint is about setting the foundation, answering “what are we doing and why?” with clarity and confidence.
Our “Rethink How You Work” innovation workshop is designed to help teams identify what’s no longer serving them, free up time, and explore smarter, more innovative ways of working (especially applying AI).
Whether your organization is looking to improve internal efficiency, create space for new initiatives, or foster a culture of continuous improvement, this workshop offers a simple, actionable framework for change.
Workshop to Rethink How You Work in Your Org (Innovate, Automate, Apply AI) Read More »
This article will break down what the Innovation Impact: Organizational Outcomes Assessment is, why it matters, how it works, and how organizations can use it to guide their innovation strategies.
If your organization is serious about innovation and ready to launch a meaningful initiative or program, conducting an Innovation Audit is an essential first step. This guide outlines how to evaluate your current innovation capabilities, activities, and practices to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities.
Innovation Audit: A Guide for Assessing Organizational Innovation Read More »
The Gartner Hype Cycle for Innovation Practices provides a snapshot of emerging and established practices shaping innovation efforts. It highlights the evolution of methods, from established tools and practices to newer concepts.
32 Innovation Practices on the Gartner Hype Cycle Read More »
Gamestorming is a powerful approach to facilitating workshops that emphasizes creativity, engagement, and collaboration through structured play activities. This guide will explore the principles of Gamestorming, its benefits, and provide an overview of some key activities that can be incorporated into your workshops.
Discover Open Space Technology, or OST, an innovative approach to meetings and collaboration that can help drive creativity and innovation.
