by Us on November 20th, 2012
Innovation “Know How” Seminar in Central London
KILN believes in conversation, cultural awareness & creativity as the three key ingredients in successful company innovation. Our core 3 C’s attracts Idea Management System (IMS) provider Cognistreamer. Our two firms have teamed up to present a seminar in Central ...More >
by Us on November 2nd, 2012
Seeking a highly effective accelerant for business results?
Invest in creativity and innovation training. Here’s why: The mandate to innovate is meaningless if people don’t have the capabilities needed to do creative innovation work. It’s that simple. The good news is: these capabilities can be fostered in the ...More >
by Gregg Fraley on October 31st, 2012
Creative Problem Solving training improves team efficiency
Creative Problem Solving (CPS, Osborn-Parnes) training makes an immediate and lasting impact on team productivity. If people don’t understand the basis of individual and organisational creativity, innovation will be hit or miss. “Organic” problem solving is generally inefficient. First, without ...More >
by Gregg Fraley on October 9th, 2012
The Magic of “How Might We…?”
AT KILN we read with interest and delight a recent Harvard Business Review blog by Warren Berger, “The Secret Phrase Top Innovators Use.” The magic phrase is How Might We – and it’s the phrase that’s the start of a question ...More >
by Kate Hammer on October 8th, 2012
Creating momentum: an online conversation with KILN’s Chief Solver Gregg Fraley
Last week on the Innovation Management portal, KILN welcomed Cauldron associates Dr Orin Davis and Fiona McAnena into an online conversation with our Chief Solver, Gregg Fraley. All three panelists were discussing their experiences and observations on starting or ramping up innovation ...More >
by Kate Hammer on October 3rd, 2012
RSA panel on Innovation in Business
Yesterday the RSA held a panel discussion on company innovation. With Chief Scanner Indy Neogy, I attended. We met some wonderful people, and caught up with pals we hadn’t seen recently. If you’re hankering after a first-hand experience, the full ...More >
by Kate Hammer on September 24th, 2012
Introverts workshop in Nottingham
KILN’s Chief Scanner (and lead introvert) Indy Neogy heads to Nottingham on 18 October 2012 to run a day-long workshop on Creativity for Introverts. The workshop is hosted by Antenna Media Centre, Nottingham’s “space to create”. Organisation of this workshop ...More >
by Kate Hammer on August 24th, 2012
Looking back at the 2012 Intersection Event
KILN sponsored the Inaugural Intersection Event at Pixar HQ back in January, 2012. To rev up interest in the 2013 event (which is by-invitation, only), the Intersection team have prepared this video. We’re delighted to see KILN’s Chief Solver Gregg ...More >
by Kate Hammer on July 25th, 2012
StoryFORMs’ StoryFORM
I’ve been excited and (to be honest) touched by people’s responses to StoryFORMs. Here’s a snapshot of the highlights: Launching StoryFORMs 1) StoryFORMs first showing was at City University’s Innovation, Creativity and Leadership Day (#ICLCity2012) last month. A creative industries ...More >
by Us on July 23rd, 2012
Top 50 Innovation Tweeters Includes KILN’s Gregg Fraley
Innovation Excellence is a terrific resource for innovation practitioners. In recent years, Braden Kelley has invited nominations to a top-50 tweeters list. Our Chief Solver Gregg Fraley was nominated by a number of different folks, spanning continents, sectors and specialities. ...More >