Strategy is a foundational element for any successful idea-making process. It sets the course for idea implementation and aligns the participants towards a common goal. It’s no wonder that so

“Here’s what the problem is…” It’s commonplace for people in the workplace to point out the various problems and obstacles that are in their way of accomplishing the goals of

“The most effective way to do it, is to do it.” Amelia Earhart So true. So true. Action solves a lot of issues surrounding ideas and breaks through unnecessary clutter

The thought of engaging a sales person comes with a lot of mental baggage for me. Images of untrustworthy, bait-and-switch con-artists usually come to mind. I can’t help but associate

Unfortunately, too many categorize branding as sheer external marketing and story-telling. While it's true that these are elements of the overall process, the core of branding is really about coming to terms with one's true self (which requires a lot of self-awareness) and identifying core life-goals (which are often beyond physical things).

Ideation’s next i2i Innovation Gathering will be at 31 Bits Headquarters on Wednesday April 2nd (7pm ~ 9:30pm) in Costa Mesa, CA. It will be an evening of networking, shared learning, and of course

It is not that difficult for leaders in our world today to learn new principles, paradigms, and strategic processes for better idea creation and execution.

Your brand, as Marty Neumeier rightly puts it, is the gut feeling people have about your product, organization, or service. It's less about what you say your brand is, but more about what they say it is. In other words, your brand is shaped by the experiences others have with you and your work. Things like logos, visual identity, and products should be the natural extensions of your brand, but it should never be confused as the brand itself.

Ideas Don’t Work. We Do. In a world that embraces buzzwords like “entrepreneur”, “creativity”, and “innovation”, there’s bound to be an abundance of passionate ideas. Unfortunately, passion alone is not

2013 was an unforgettable year. It was a year filled with extreme highs & lows and twists & turns. I can’t quite remember another year like it. There were moments

Yes, 2014 is right around the corner. I’ll cut to the chase. Here are some tips for getting organized before your party tomorrow to bring in the new year: Don’t