Disney Creativity & Innovation summary

Disney Creativity & Innovation summary:

 

Creativity and Innovation:

 

Creative ideas are worthless without the cultural wherewithal to implement them. So how do you keep creativity from dying a slow death so that it can continue to motivate employees and drive profitability?

Program Overview:

Generate Ideas | Select | Implement | Leader’s Role

People are always telling you to “think outside the box.” But what if you looked inside the box you already have? The box right in front of you? That big, beautiful, box of what feels like broken and mismanaged pieces of your business? And what if you ignored “going the extra mile,” and focused on something better? A mile big. What if you focused on something small – one small step? When you switch your focus from the “big idea” to small changes, a few amazing things start to happen: your team experiences progress; progress fuels happiness and trust; trust fuels inspiration; and inspiration starts the entire circle again – small change, big results. And these small changes shouldn’t come from outside sources (outside the box). They are found in the untapped creativity already inside your existing staff – everyone from maintenance to the CEO. So why go outside that box? Stay inside.

 

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7 Creativity and Innovation questions

7 Creativity and Innovation questions:

  1. Do all your employees know how to work inside the box?
  2. Does every employee know the vision?
  3. Does every employee know the mission?
  4. Does every employee know the brand essence?
  5. Does every employee know who the customer is?
  6. Does every employee know the six steps to your continuous improvement?
  7. Is every leader an environmentalist?

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

 

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In a garage or in a dining room, it’s all the same

Walt Disney and Steve Jobs and jeff noel
Forgot to take photos during last night’s vert first team meeting via Skype. This is afterwards.

 

Six creatives all gathered together for the first ever meeting as a team.

Two in person and four remotely via Skype.

One hour.

The basics.

  • Intros
  • PBJ metaphor
  • Responsibilities
  • Timelines
  • Q&A

Followed by three small followup meetings afterwards.

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

 

This website is about our home health. To leave this site to read today’s post on my mental attitude website, click here.

 

How many venture out past the safety and normalcy of the Port?

Nassau, Bahamas residential
Went for a run off the beaten path and discovered the “real Nassau”.

 

Nassau, Bahamas residential
Community Baseball league.

 

Nassau, Bahamas residential
Spectator bleachers in the shade of Banyan Trees and Palms.

 

Nassau, Bahamas residential
A mile from the tourist Port.

 

Nassau, Bahamas residential
Heading back to the Disney Dream.

 

How many venture out past the safety and normalcy of the Port?

Why is that?

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

This website is about our home health. To leave this site to read today’s post on my mental attitude website, click here.

 

Packed seven small story boards for yesterday’s trip

Willis tower elevator
What the…

 

Willis Tower elevator
Yes, 103 floors above Chicago’s streets.

 

Willis Tower at night
Top (white image) of Willis Tower top center. Reward for doing what scared me to death – lower center.

 

Packed seven small story boards for yesterday’s trip to Allentown, Pennsylvania.

In a perfect world, i would begin brain-storming the first book (probably leadership) before the official project launch on April Fools Day 2016.

This gives me today and the next six days to get a jump start.

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

This website is about our home health. To leave this site to read today’s post on my mental attitude website, click here.