Creative Streak

SCAMPER: More Questions

2013-05-18T08:31:11-05:00

For those of you who liked the SCAMPER exercises, here are more details, questions and synonyms for you to try. S – Substitute. Replace or change components, attributes, elements, purpose, materials or people. How can you replace one element (perhaps...

Creative Techniques: SCAMPER

2013-05-15T22:13:38-05:00

SCAMPER is one of the simplest, most flexible and adaptable creative exercises for brainstorms.

The eBook: Common Slip-Ups in Brainstorming

2013-05-09T10:56:00-05:00

My first eBook: a compilation of my original 11 posts on common mistakes in brainstorming.

12 Ways to Do Anything, by Jenny Pollock

2013-05-08T10:42:58-05:00

Great website: 12 ways to do anything.

Strengthening Stakeholder Relationships, by Forrest Anderson

2013-05-07T16:58:27-05:00

An insightful post by Forrest Anderson to help strengthen relationships with key audiences.

Creative Techniques: Laddering

2013-04-29T13:38:43-05:00

Laddering is an effective tool to get inside the minds of the target audience, as well as a great springboard prior to brainstorms. Here's the tool, instructions and a simplified example to get you started.

An Open Letter to Artists, via Joe Paquet

2013-04-15T10:08:30-05:00

This "Open Letter to Artists" from Joe Paquet isn't limited to those who work in creative fields. His philosophical point-of-view is just as relevant for people who create and brainstorm ideas.

The Key to Successful Creativity

2013-04-12T11:21:02-05:00

I shared with a friend the Ira Glass quote I used in a post a few days ago, and chose to flag it here as well. “Nobody tells this to people who are beginners, I wish someone told me. All...

The 'Busy' Trap: A Must-Read for the Busy

2013-04-10T11:59:47-05:00

"The 'Busy' Trap" is one of those brilliant articles about the modern obsession with busy-ness. If you don't have time to read it, then you're probably one of those people who should.

When Did You Realize Your Creativity Was Missing?

2013-04-09T11:46:35-05:00

My notes from a recent lecture ("When Did You Realize Your Creativity Was Missing?") coincided with a great poster on "29 Ways To Stay Creative."