Episode 096: Is Virtual Idea Generation Less Effective Than In-Person? It Depends on the Technique!
Drew Boyd | Innovation In Practice Blog
by Drew Boyd
1y ago
Are you as creative in the virtual world as you are in person? This is an important question to ask right now. The virtual world is taking over. More and more companies are going remote. You may even work fully remote! We need to know if our creative output can remain the same online. An article recently came out that says it can’t. It asserts that your innovation abilities and creative skills decrease when you’re virtual. Today, I want to discuss this article and its applications. What does it means for you as you lead your creative lifestyle online and offline? Let’s dig in!  In this e ..read more
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Episode 094: Three Words of Advice for College Graduates and Career Changers
Drew Boyd | Innovation In Practice Blog
by Drew Boyd
1y ago
As a professor, I’ve worked with people of various backgrounds and majors and given them career coaching. I’ve taught them what to think about as they leave college and enter their career.  Today, I want to do the same for all of you listeners. Whether you’re graduating college, new to the workforce, or changing careers, creativity is your best friend. So, in this episode, I’m giving you three pieces of advice on how to think about creativity and innovation at this particular transition in life. Tune in to get started! In this episode you’ll hear: Why creativity is so important. How to ..read more
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Episode 093: A Powerful New Web App to Generate Creative Ideas
Drew Boyd | Innovation In Practice Blog
by Drew Boyd
2y ago
Attribute dependency is one of the most challenging creativity techniques to master. For many of us, it can be confusing to figure out what it means let alone apply it. However, in my opinion, it’s the most powerful creativity technique of all. We must get a good grasp on it so we’re able to use it confidently. Well, today’s your lucky day! There’s a new web app out that allows you to perform attribute dependency. Tune in and I’ll tell you all about it. In this episode you’ll hear: A refresher on attribute dependency. Examples of innovations that utilize attribute dependency. How this new we ..read more
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Episode 092: Why I Hate the Post-it Note as an Example of Creative Thinking
Drew Boyd | Innovation In Practice Blog
by Drew Boyd
2y ago
I hate Post-it notes. No, that’s not true. I love them as a product. I use them nearly every day. What I do hate is how they are used as an example of innovation and creativity. To me, they set a terrible example of creative thinking. Tune in to learn some of the history of Post-it notes and why I don’t think they teach us any good lessons about creativity.  In this episode you’ll hear: Who invented Post-it notes and why. Why serendipitous products aren’t that creative. How the inventors of Post-it notes struggled to get buy-in. When the product started to take off. Why the launch of Po ..read more
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Episode 090: College Graduates! Get a Head Start With These 5 Creativity Tips
Drew Boyd | Innovation In Practice Blog
by Drew Boyd
2y ago
It’s graduation season! College seniors are getting ready to walk that stage, receive their diplomas, and enter the workforce. As a new graduate, working on your creative ability is important. Being an asset to your company by generating creative ideas will make you stand out and leave a great impression on your new employer. In every challenge you encounter in adult life, being able to think about and attack those situations creatively puts you a step ahead of everyone else. Tune in to learn five tips on how you can step into a new job and start making a creative impact right off the bat. In ..read more
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Episode 089: 5 Ways to Tackle Challenging Problems
Drew Boyd | Innovation In Practice Blog
by Drew Boyd
2y ago
Success doesn’t mean doing everything perfectly. It doesn’t even depend on what you accomplish in life. Rather, success is based on how you overcome the challenges presented to you daily. In this episode, I want to teach you five ways to tackle the challenging problems you may be facing. This is called problem-solving.  Problem-solving is different from creativity. They are often intertwined but solutions don’t always have to be creative. Tune in to learn ways to change your thinking around challenges and, ultimately, overcome them. In this episode you’ll hear: How to chunk your problem ..read more
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Episode 088: Think Inside the Skyscraper: Lessons From the World’s Tallest Building
Drew Boyd | Innovation In Practice Blog
by Drew Boyd
2y ago
I always say “think inside the box.” However, this week, I want you to instead think inside the skyscraper! We’re going to take a little trip to the world’s tallest building and see what we can learn about creativity from it.  I recently had the opportunity to travel to Dubai and visit the world’s tallest building. I even went to the very top floor. That caused me to reflect on all skyscrapers have to teach us regarding creativity and creative patterns. Today, I want to share some of the lessons I learned.    In this episode you’ll hear: How skyscrapers make use of the multipl ..read more
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Episode 087: Think Inside the Airport – Pattern Spotting While You Travel
Drew Boyd | Innovation In Practice Blog
by Drew Boyd
2y ago
Do you want to be a more creative person? Of course you do! Otherwise, you wouldn’t be listening to this podcast. In this episode, we will talk all about pattern spotting while you travel. Airports are a neat venue where you will find loads of innovative ideas. When you’re at the airport, you can practice pattern spotting by noticing creative things.  Let’s dive into that now! In this episode you’ll hear: Why airports are a great opportunity for pattern spotting. The innovative aspects of baggage claim. How to practice pattern spotting on advertisements. How pattern spotting makes you m ..read more
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Episode 083: Can Computers Think More Creatively Than Humans?
Drew Boyd | Innovation In Practice Blog
by Drew Boyd
2y ago
Do you think computers will be able to do creative thinking as humans do? The idea of artificial intelligence has been around for a very long time. And since then, it has been rising in popularity. But what are the limits to it? How far will technology go in taking over this important task? You have probably been using technology to take over many things you’re doing today. Think about robotics such as the robotic vacuum or a robotic lawnmower. Now, what would it take to have a machine or computer do systematic structured methods?  The point of this podcast is to make the case that you c ..read more
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Episode 082: The Relaunch of Creativity Inside the Box
Drew Boyd | Innovation In Practice Blog
by Drew Boyd
2y ago
Welcome to Creativity Inside the Box, formerly Innovation Inside the Box. I started this podcast back in 2020 and I was talking about innovation broadly – how you get new products and services to market with a decidedly business-focus – but the podcast grew and evolved over the past two years. This podcast really is all about you, and I want this to be like a one-on-one conversation where we get to talk about what I’ve learned in the 20+ years of working in the field of creativity and innovation. I’ll give you some tools, techniques, and ideas that will make you a better and better person in ..read more
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