#Creativity
Why businesses must embrace automation for future success
Automation is a driving force behind a changing workforce in which mundane tasks are no longer part of most job descriptions and workers are freed up to contribute strategically and creatively to the organisation. This makes it imperative for businesses to understand and embrace automation, and to comprehend how the future workforce will evolve. By […]
Entrepreneurial success is impossible without creativity: ‘zig when others zag’ and more tips
When it comes to building businesses, coming up with an idea is only half the battle. It is, however, a necessary key ingredient. Creativity is essential to entrepreneurship – so much so that the two terms are almost synonymous: an entrepreneur is by definition an agent of change. And for change to exist there must […]
The 4 Cs of the entrepreneurial personality
Entrepreneurs are fascinating people. Not satisfied with the current state of the world, they challenge themselves to improve it, one innovation at a time. Now, there are many people who would like to make the world a better place, whatever that may mean to them, but not everyone has what it takes to actually make […]
Why you need to create a culture of courage in your business
Earlier this year the World Economic Forum published its Future Jobs Report and the research listed ‘complex problem solving’, ‘critical thinking’ and ‘creativity’ as the most valuable skills for 2020. Nurturing these skills will enable your business to adapt and thrive in an era of unprecedented fast paced disruption. Here are several behaviours you can […]
Why givers (not takers) usually win
The most successful people in business have talent and luck. But author Adam Grant says they share another quality: They give back.
How to spark a great idea: 5 steps
There is a simple method for creating great ideas. And it really works.
4 ways to build a culture of innovation at your start-up
At a recent branding symposium in New York City, execs at Google and top-advertising firms shared their tips for spurring creativity.
3 strategies to boost your creativity
These easy exercises will help you think outside the box to discover your next business idea.
Dinosaur Designs’ new era of business
Dinosaur Designs’ Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy are both business owners and husband and wife but perhaps more importantly they’re artists.
Cru Digital gives staff ‘Google time’ – 10 hours to do whatever
Brisbane based small business and digital agency Cru Digital is giving staff 10 hours a week ‘creative time’ to encourage creativity in the workplace.
‘Men Behaving Handy’ tops business name survey result
Bold names help businesses stand out from the competition, a new survey of small businesses has found.
What it takes to become an entrepreneur
What is an entrepreneur? There’s no definite answer, but there is one thing we know—it’s more than just running a business. So we’ve turned to the experts, who say innovation is a requirement in becoming an entrepreneur and growing your business. When the title ‘entrepreneur’ is thrown around it can cover anyone from the business […]