Apr 30, 2022 | Productivity, Project management, Remote Work, Strategy, Thinking tools
It starts simple. There’s a beauty in being concise. A sticky note allows people to share ideas in an easily accessible format, but it also forces them to focus on what they really want to say. We don’t need an essay from Frank about how we should add the... 
Apr 17, 2022 | Productivity, Project management, Remote Work, Strategy, Thinking tools
We officially call this the Desire and Possession template, which actually means the same thing as wanting and having. It’s a powerful way to map out a person’s (or work team’s) situation, and to pinpoint potentially helpful changes. It’s also an effective tool for... 
Apr 15, 2020 | Productivity, Project management
In case you didn’t already know: Cardsmith was inspired by sticky notes. Our team has long used post it notes as a way to brainstorm, organize information, and more, but we needed to create online sticky notes. No more writing everything down and then having to type... 
Dec 20, 2019 | Productivity, Project management, Remote Work, Strategy, Uncategorized
Straightforward brainstorming works great for getting a lot of ideas on paper, but sometimes you need more. When your goal is to generate ideas and figure out which ones will be most valuable to your organization, it’s time to incorporate analytical brainstorming... 
Oct 8, 2019 | Productivity, Project management, Strategy
Businesses are like rivers. They can flow unimpeded, slipping past barriers like boulders and waterfalls with ease. Or, they can encounter natural log jams and manmade dams that stop their progress. Today we’re going to talk about keeping the current of your business... 
Sep 29, 2019 | Productivity, Project management, Strategy, Thinking tools, Uncategorized
Sometimes all it takes to achieve a better outcome is to change your point of view. Sound like something your therapist might say? As it turns out, this prescription for a better life also works to improve your brainstorming sessions. If you ever lead brainstorming...