Why has the US bailout failed?
September 29, 2008 by iainchalmers · 1 Comment
Was the US bailout package the right thing to do? Probably. Should the bill have been passed by the House of Representatives? Probably. So why didn’t it? Everyone agreed it was critical to the future of the American economy.
Poor presentation of key messages resulted in 100-1 American citizens against the bill. From the name of the package to the average Joe’s understanding of what was actually on the table, it was flawed before it even got to ‘the House’.
Back to school and innovation
September 29, 2008 by Stuart · Leave a Comment
With the holidays and the one day of summer behind us it is back to school, back to work and back to innovation. The need to get back to work is well understood but we also need to go back to school to learn new skills and keep up to date. Technology and markets are changing so fast that we have to keep learning about what is new and how to use it. It is clear that in today’s taxing economic environment deploying new skills and working hard are essential – but unfortunately they are not enough.
How to communicate like Skype
September 26, 2008 by iainchalmers · Leave a Comment
Skype’s whole business model is dependant on clear, trouble free communication using computers.
Skype is impressive. Not only is clear communication a business fundamental, but it seems to be an organisational value as well. Watch this video about using Skype for business.
They have used a classic communication model of:
1. Tell them what you are about to say
2. Say it
3. Tell them what you’ve said.
Or as we teach in Think on Your Feet(R):
The Holst Group to support the European Year of Creativity and Innovation in 2009
September 26, 2008 by Holst · Leave a Comment
The European Commission welcomes the news today the European Parliament, meeting in Brussels, has announced that 2009 be designated as the European Year of Creativity and Innovation.
The Holst Group will facilitate creativity training events throughout 2009 based on the world’s leading creativity and innovation guru – Dr Edward de Bono.
How to teach “creativity tools” to anyone – regardless of background
The beauty of creativity and, indeed, thinking is that it can be taught; anyone can learn how to be creative or think smarter. It is no different to playing golf or tennis, you can learn how to do it. Admittedly some will be better at it than others.
Six Frames: for looking at Information
September 18, 2008 by Holst Group · Leave a Comment
Edward de Bono’s Message
In the previous two messages I focussed on the suggestion that information was not enough. There was a reason for doing this. Now, or in the next few weeks, a new book of mine will be published. The title is ‘Six Frames: for looking at Information’. Read more
Information
September 11, 2008 by Holst Group · 2 Comments
Edward de Bono’s Message
I have mentioned this before. I am still on the subject of information. Many corporations believe that it is enough to collect all data on their computers and then to analyse this data. Read more
COMMUNICATIONS: THOSE SENIOR MOMENTS
September 8, 2008 by Ian · Leave a Comment
We’ve just had the annual media fight over exam results and qualifications: is the educational system delivering the right mix of skills for industry; what is the status of new diplomas in engineering and construction; are qualifications getting easier?
How to make “Time for Thinking” in large organisations?
September 2, 2008 by Russell · Leave a Comment
One very effective way to make time for thinking is to produce a Creative Hitlist. This should be a mix of opportunities and issues e.g. 10 opportunities and 5 issues. These are subjects on which you need to do some creative thinking and this approach brings the need for thinking to the forefront of your mind.
