Experts in delivering Creativity and Innovation
Are you finding that OK is simply no longer good enough? Cost cutting and downsizing can no longer be used, competition is increasing, and there is increased pressure to produce results. Does this sound familiar? Creative Business Solutions offer a range of interventions centred around Creativity and Innovation which are individually targeted at private sector, public sector or not for profit organisations. We are able to do this using our own expertise together with the complementary skills of our carefully chosen partner organisations.
Whether you need workshops, facilitator training, a speaker on creativity, innovation audit, project management or just plain advice on getting your innovation effort started, we can help. We are UK based, with offices in Wiltshire and Cardiff. We have representatives in Mexico and contacts throughout Europe and Asia. Contact us now to find out how we can deliver Creativity, Innovation and Organisational Development initiatives to you.
Operating at the Cutting Edge
Our thinking is cutting edge, we are adding to our pool of knowledge all of the time so that we can help you solve your business problems. In fact, our Innovation Toolkit is the only tool that we have come across that can measure Innovation Potential before embarking on Innovation or Change projects. The range of tools and techniques at our disposal ranges from the new and unusual to the more traditional. We select the most appropriate tools and techniques for the job in hand.
According to Albert Einstein
"Problems cannot be solved by thinking within the framework in which the problems were created".
Please feel free to browse our website and discover how we can help your organisation to change the way it faces business issues and gains competitive advantage.
Do you read the Change This manifestos? Read Derek Cheshire's Change This manifesto on Slow Innovation by clicking here.
Why does my organisation need Creativity?When was the last time you got into a difficult situation? Have you ever forgotten a present for a special occasion and found yourself making elaborate excuses? Well this is your creativity at work. Some people have more than others but we all have at least a spark. But why is this useful to your organisation?Like people, organisations find themselves in difficult situations due to increased competition, global trading conditions or just increased pressure from stakeholders to perform better. There is no manual to escape, no ‘get out of jail free’ card. Read the full article ... |
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YES You can! is a the starter guide in a four volume ebook series that takes you from novice to grand master in easy steps. The books are available here . Our latest addition are two kits which provide you with electronic versions of technique cards that you can use in your workshops. All you need to do is print them off and laminate them. Buy your technique card kits here. All products are available via our on line store. |
Do I need to be creative?The answer to this question is ‘No’. Refer to the Innovation Equation and you will soon understand why. An Innovation System is desirable from the point of view of developing new products, services or processes but it takes a wide variety of skills to make such a system work effectively.The only real requirement is for you, and those around you to have an open mind and be open to the possibility that the way you have run your company up until now may not be the same as the way it needs to be run from now onwards. This applies even if you currently run a successful business. Read the full article ... |
Innovation ToolkitAs a result of managing Innovation successfully you will be able to develop new and exciting products and services, generate better ideas, retain ideas and know-how within your organisation. Click here to find out how using the Innovation Toolkit can help you both measure and manage Innovation effectively. |
How To Buy CreativityIn response to request from colleagues and clients who were seeking information about buying creativity or creative services in a business context, we have written a guide to how creativity can help your business and what to look for when engaging a consultant, facilitator or trainer. The guide, Creativity as a Business Tool, can be viewed or downloaded by clicking on the link. |
Creativity as a Business ToolCreativity is not all play. Whilst it can make business fun it can be used to gain alternative perspectives on business problems. We have used guided imagery and storyboards for creating strategic plans, storywriting for depersonalising conflict and many other techniques. Our creative problem solving library has over 100 techniques. For an introduction to using creativity in business, see our list of workshops. |
Innovation LanguageThe major problem facing Innovation Projects is language. What do people mean when they use the word 'Innovation'? Innovation itself does have its disadvantages but many projects fail to start simply because of disagreements over terminology. We created a simple 'Innovation Equation' as a starting point and use this in workshops so that organisations create a shared understanding for their own use. More ... |
Providing Business Creativity and Innovation services throughout the South West, Wales, UK, Mexico, Taiwan and the Far East
Areas of expertise: business creativity, innovation, alternative thinking, innovation management, strategy creation, innovation measurement,
creativity at work, organisational creativity.
Products and services: consultancy, innovation programmes, innovation capability audit, creativity workshops, innovation workshops, creativity training, innovation management, innovation awareness training, project management, coaching, mentoring, facilitation, professional, speaking, ebooks.