How to use trend reports for creative thinking

How to use trend reports for creative thinking

Trends don’t give you ideas, but they do give you raw material. Here’s how to actually use them. At the start of every year, the same thing happens. Trend reports are published. Predictions are shared. “2026 and beyond” decks start circulating. And with them comes a...
Why brainstorms fail and how to fix them 

Why brainstorms fail and how to fix them 

Would you rather go to the dentist or go to a team brainstorm? When I play this game in workshops the dentist often wins. For the past 30 years I’ve participated in or facilitated 1000’s of brainstorms. I’ve worked with leading creative agencies, brand marketers,...