tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376831054039116062Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:36:08 +0000Team LeadershipClient LeadershipFiscalPortfolioCreativitycareer perspectives for creative soulshttp://4pillarsofsuccess.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Kelly Shaw)Blogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376831054039116062.post-1471630755701661116Thu, 03 Feb 2011 02:12:00 +00002011-02-02T19:12:26.303-07:00This blog is dormant. I still abide by the construct outlined here, but I'm taking a fresh look at this approach and exploring some other avenues. One of these is avenues is called Breadcrumbshttp://4pillarsofsuccess.blogspot.com/2011/02/dormant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Shaw)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376831054039116062.post-5791198014524877747Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:08:00 +00002009-09-23T19:09:30.309-06:00 http://4pillarsofsuccess.blogspot.com/2009/09/autonomy-mastery-purpose.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Shaw)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376831054039116062.post-986341611732851789Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:27:00 +00002008-10-18T22:53:52.696-06:00CreativityPortfolioMore inspiration from Pixar.This comes to me through an excellent Groucho Reviews interview with Pixar's VP Creative, Andrew Stanton.What really strikes me is Andrew and team are masters of "human centered design" yet they apply none of the usual methods suspects. Now I know Entertainment and Experience Design are diverse ventures, however they do typically share the practice of audience (user) http://4pillarsofsuccess.blogspot.com/2008/10/human-centered-design-at-pixar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Shaw)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376831054039116062.post-7185289557295036401Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:25:00 +00002008-10-18T22:53:29.692-06:00CreativityTeam LeadershipHBR's current issue has a great article on fostering collective creativity by Pixar's Ed Catmull.Two of Pixar's principles really jump out at me.First they don't fall into the trap of seeking business results through predicable behaviour. Mr. Catmull discusses the need to constantly resist the temptation to follow formula. I'd say they have succeeded to date, as I have not seen Pixar make the http://4pillarsofsuccess.blogspot.com/2008/09/fostering-creativity-at-pixar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Shaw)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376831054039116062.post-2882655018339969927Thu, 01 May 2008 01:34:00 +00002008-10-18T22:50:36.053-06:00Client LeadershipA couple weeks ago I attended some Facilitation training here at Critical Mass. When asked at the outset what I hoped to get out of the sessions I replied; " to better manage the natural abrasion that occurs between "creatives" and "management". This response was humoursly received by all, but it didn't take long before it was regarded as our defacto theme for the training.Now a couple of days http://4pillarsofsuccess.blogspot.com/2008/04/natural-abrasion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Shaw)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376831054039116062.post-3692283776223368887Thu, 06 Mar 2008 01:37:00 +00002008-10-18T23:01:44.535-06:00CreativityMore on a Technique for Getting IdeasI’ve had some great feedback on the previous post (unfortunately they didn’t come through comments on this blog)I recently revisited Paul Ardens amazing book “It’s Not How Good You Are It’s How Good You Want to Be.” and it turns out this is where I first learned of “Technique”.Arden’s book is a must read for anyone driven by originality.Here is a quote from http://4pillarsofsuccess.blogspot.com/2008/03/technique-revisited.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Shaw)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376831054039116062.post-2373823107120541968Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:39:00 +00002008-10-18T22:47:46.603-06:00CreativityIn my post Creativity or Ideas Have Two Forms, I ask; "How do you manufacture ideas and concepts?" Well I found someone who is bold enough to answer and share the principles of his creative process. I'll be damned if I can recall where I found, James Wood Young (need to improve my del.icio.us habits), so I'm forced to introduce him somewhat out of context.Suffice it to say he is an 1940's era "Adhttp://4pillarsofsuccess.blogspot.com/2008/01/techique-for-getting-ideas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Shaw)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376831054039116062.post-290606241323389890Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:05:00 +00002008-10-18T22:46:46.933-06:00FiscalThis post introduces the Fiscal Pillar and completes the foundation for this blog.Creativity and Fiscal Acumen?Contrary to first blush these are not mutually exclusive concepts.We're talking commercial creativity, our clients pay us to help them increase returns and remove barriers to growing their businesses and organizations.I have no problem stating fiscal ineptitude will rapidly decrease http://4pillarsofsuccess.blogspot.com/2008/01/fiscal-acumen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Shaw)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376831054039116062.post-7524120914750326256Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:35:00 +00002008-10-18T22:46:12.738-06:00Team LeadershipIn order to effectively lead a team one must need a team.This post explores effective leadership characteristics and behaviors.Natural & Appointed Leadership Natural leaders readily create or accept more work than they're capable of producing themselves. The complexity, volume or time requirements of the work demand this person actively engage a team in order to meet stakeholder http://4pillarsofsuccess.blogspot.com/2008/01/team-leadership-pillar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Shaw)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376831054039116062.post-6736702570154231980Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:05:00 +00002008-03-05T18:10:34.261-07:00Client LeadershipThis post introduces the Client Leadership Pillar.A client is defined as an individual or organization that is engaging professional services to solve their problem(s). In the 4 Pillars model clients can be both internal and external to ones parent organization. The key to success in this pillar is to earn the trust and approval of the client stakeholder so the best work is fully considered and http://4pillarsofsuccess.blogspot.com/2007/12/client-leadership-pillar-intro.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Shaw)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376831054039116062.post-6210990950237747674Thu, 06 Dec 2007 03:25:00 +00002008-10-18T22:45:14.908-06:00CreativityThis pillar focuses on core competencies within a field or discipline applied to solve the problem and deliver the solution. Both the concept and the execution are established within this pillar. The Pareto (wikipedia) principle works well when describing the weight of effort required within the Creativity pillar. 20% of a project or individuals effort would be required to establish the idea or http://4pillarsofsuccess.blogspot.com/2007/12/creativity-or-ideas-take-two-forms.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Shaw)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376831054039116062.post-2939636157054619750Thu, 29 Nov 2007 02:26:00 +00002008-10-18T22:43:20.557-06:00PortfolioPrior to diving into the 4 Pillars in more detail it is important to share a perspective on taking a portfolio approach to career management. While the 4 Pillars focus on core competencies, career experiences and goals, a portfolio aids us in retaining and expressing our career story.This post provides an overview on portfolio content, forms and reasons to consider this strategic career tool.A http://4pillarsofsuccess.blogspot.com/2007/11/portfolio-4-pillars-narrative.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Shaw)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-376831054039116062.post-4023088327528227058Thu, 22 Nov 2007 04:10:00 +00002008-03-05T17:56:04.584-07:00A new adventure begins.My 4 Pillars of Success Blog.My mentors say vision is enough to get started, don't get hung up on strategy, so here we go.This blog is intended to extend a management approach I have developed and currently deploy in my role as Creative Group Manager at one of the worlds leading digital agencies, Critical Mass .I call this approach the 4 Pillars of Success.The term pillar http://4pillarsofsuccess.blogspot.com/2007/11/go-with-vision.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kelly Shaw)3