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How GenAI can add to creativity
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 21/02/2024
» Since the end of 2022, ChatGPT and other new generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools have begun to disrupt long-established business processes, functions and professional roles, with the prospect of significantly boosting productivity, effectiveness and speed. But how can these tools augment human creativity? And in particular, how can we employ GenAI in workable, meaningful ways in the creative process?
Creativity in the Year of the Pig
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 01/02/2019
» Chinese New Year on Feb 5 marks the beginning of the Year of the Pig, or to be more precise: the Brown Earth Pig -- sounds like a perfect fit, doesn't it? The pig is the 12th and last animal of the Chinese Zodiac because, according to legend, it finished last in a race of all animals to the Jade Emperor's palace.
Creativity in the Year of the Dog
Business, Published on 15/02/2018
» Kung Hei Fat Choy, Happy Chinese New Year! Tomorrow marks the start of the Year of the Dog, or to be more precise, the Brown Earth Dog. The dog was the first species that humans domesticated, and thanks to this long bond with humans, dogs are uniquely accustomed to our behaviour. What creative inspirations can we obtain from "man's best friend" to help us flourish in the coming 12 months?
World economy: Is the pendulum swinging back?
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 12/10/2017
» Around the time we entered the new millennium, humanity moved from information intensification into a new economic age: the age of creation intensification. In the innovation economy, the key competitive advantage of individuals, companies and countries alike is creation -- the ability to use existing and newly emerging theories, know-how and technologies to create novel, original and meaningful value.
The world hates innovation; this is why
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 28/09/2017
» The prolific American innovator Charles Kettering once said: "The world hates change. Yet it is the only thing that has brought progress." Innovation means change. Ergo, the world hates innovation, one might conclude. Let's investigate Kettering's statement to understand why, and what it means for us as innovators.
How innovation affects financial performance
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 17/08/2017
» Does innovation really deliver tangible financial results to a company? Do investments in innovation yield a positive return? Does innovation pay? And if yes, how much positive impact does it have on financial performance?
Understanding the inner workings of innovation methods
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 06/07/2017
» Have you ever wondered what an innovation process method is? And what it's good for? And how it works? Today, let's answer these questions.
Tracking the long-term impacts of innovation training
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 27/04/2017
» What are the long-term impacts on learners who have taken training in structured innovation? What do they recall? What is the long-term effectiveness of systematic creativity training with regard to building up creative confidence? Did the learning journey inspire some to pursue careers?
Play 'The Dating Game' to find new growth
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 30/03/2017
» Discovering new meaning for an established product with a stagnant or negative revenue outlook is like re-entering the dating game. This metaphor underlies a new thinking tool called "The Dating Game" that I've created as an addition to our X-IDEA thinking toolbox.
The Yin of creativity: for happy, hard-working staff
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 02/03/2017
» 'How can we make our organisation more creative? And please, keep it simple," a client interested in creativity training for some Asian senior executives asked me.