Last week, I had the privilege of working with CMHA Hastings Prince Edward, helping teams embrace change and use it to drive forward. And here’s the truth—work, and the world, is changing, for all of us. For ourselves, our families, our clients. But let’s be real… hasn’t it always been? For years, we’ve been navigating…
Let’s face it, it’s a wild and unpredictable world out there and it’s easy amidst the chaos to lose hope. Teams that I work with say they are afraid to hope, that they keep hearing doom and gloom so they just prepare for it. Yet we all need hope. Hope is more than just an…
Strategic Planning doesn’t have to be dull, but it CAN bring out the best, most creative insights of your stakeholders to foster a sense of optimism and joy about the future. This past Saturday I worked with the Board of Directors from CMHA Ottawa to have some serious, yet hopeful conversations about the future direction…
It’s here! We could not be more excited to share something new we’ve been working on: our Imagination Course. This isn’t your typical training program. It’s an experience designed to help teams tap into their creativity using something we all know and love—Play-Doh! Why Play-Doh? Well, it’s a material that sparks imagination. With the exclusive…
When employees are tired, unmotivated, and burning out HR with their own burnout, how do you get things back on track? It all starts with finding a way to acknowledge what’s going on and then working to change it, one of the ways you can do that is through imagination, innovation and collaboration. Fostering a…
Imagination is often associated with creativity, innovation, and out-of-the-box thinking. It’s the ability to envision possibilities beyond the current reality, which makes it a powerful tool in conflict resolution. When applied to conflicts, imagination allows individuals and teams to explore alternative solutions, consider different perspectives, and find common ground in unexpected ways. And, if incorporated…
You might not think communication requires imagination, but it does! Think about the last time you tried to share a new idea or solve a tricky problem with your team. Did you just state the facts, or did you use stories, examples, and a bit of creativity to get your point across? Chances are, it…
Earlier this week, I had the incredible opportunity to attend a thought-provoking talk titled “Expanding the Toy Box: Hasbro’s Path to Digital Gaming,” featuring Hasbro’s CEO, Chris Cocks. The discussion, masterfully moderated by Charlie Hall of Polygon Gaming and Entertainment News, was nothing short of enlightening. As I dive deep into preparing our upcoming IMAGINATION…
“People aren’t always happy for us when we grow.” That’s what I thought as I looked up at my cat, Craig, from 30 feet below. Craig, an indoor cat, had climbed a tree while I, in my rush to get to an event, had not. Craig is usually an indoor cat, but he occasionally tries…
In the bustling world of productivity and deadlines, the concept of “play” might seem out of place in the context of the workplace. However, in recent years, the idea of incorporating play into work environments has gained significant traction, and for good reason. Play isn’t just reserved for children; it holds profound benefits for adults too, especially in the realm of creativity, collaboration, and overall job satisfaction.
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