Workplace Creativity Articles

Criticism is necessary. We need feedback on the work we are doing. But what happens when the majority of feedback is negative? Emotional intelligence expert Daniel Goleman says, it "shuts us down, puts us on the defensive, and narrows our possibilities to rescue...

Hiring great employees is already challenging enough. Once you get them in the door, why would you tie one arm behind their back? This is the cost of a toxic work culture, a poorly designed workspace, and/or subpar technology. You may never realize the potential of...

This is the time each year we celebrate commencement. We often think of commencement events as something ending, but the word quite literally means the start of something. Something new is commencing.  This highlights the choice we make when we move on from...

When scheduling a group meeting, how do you choose the room? Usually you choose it based on capacity. Large groups in large rooms. Small groups in small rooms. What about the shape of the room? Most conference rooms are long and narrow, with long and narrow tables....

There is a time for generating ideas, and there is a time for choosing them. We sometimes get these confused, or conflated. Idea generation is typically best done early in a process or at the beginning of a new iteration. This can be an individual or group process,...

If you’re working for a while and start feeling unproductive or “stuck,” try changing up your posture. More Focus If you need to focus, a standard seated position at a desk or table helps lock you in. More IdeasIf you want more ideas, a lounging position can help open...

Next time you pull out your phone or chase a rabbit down the hole of Netflix, ask yourself what you are avoiding? It may be the very thing you're seeking the most.

Profits are not your purpose. What is the change you hope to make in the world? How can you take one (even tiny) step toward that today? You can decide to make every day "Career Day."

Most managers imagine climbing a career ladder. They envision themselves moving up in status and power. Alone. But leaders aren’t alone. They have to be leading somebody. And what happens to them if the leader leaves them hung out to dry? Left to overcome...

How is technology affecting workplace creativity? It’s not just about whether or not you have the latest technology. It’s also about how it's used. Do email or Slack messages create interruptions making it hard for people to concentrate for long periods to perform...