Yesterday I talked about the difference between Ideas and Creativity, today I want to focus on Creativity vs. Innovation. Creativity is about identifying and uniting unique ideas into a cohesive concept that can solve a problem. Innovation is about putting that concept into action. The planning, implementation and activation of the big idea.
You may not realize there is a difference between Ideas and Creativity, but there is. Ideas are the seemingly random flashes of inspiration and genius. Creativity is finding the valuable links between those ideas and connecting them to forge a chain that is greater than the sum of its parts.
I think the thing that frustrates most people about the process of coming up with ideas is that they believe in a singular moment of creative clarity. That there is an individual “A-HA!” moment where the perfect idea presents itself to the person who needs that exact idea at that exact moment. The process is […]
There’s an old saying that goes “The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.” Anyone who has ever suggested a revolutionary new idea knows just how hard those get slapped down, but then six months later someone else suggests basically the same concept and it is then met with […]
I’m on record with several groups of people on what I think the next big thing in social media will be, and in my opinion the next “big” thing will be small. I think people will grow weary of vast networks of “Friends” and “Connections” that aren’t really personal friends (Facebook) nor true business connections […]
Not every idea needs to be HUGE. Some of the best ideas start out small. Taking small steps forward frequently leads to big breakthroughs. Spend a little time each day thinking of one or two micro-improvements you can take to make your job a little better, your products a little more innovative, or to streamline […]
I used Keek to post a quick rant about the recent AdWeek article that says the IAB is proclaiming Firefox will hurt small businesses with their new browser. You see, their new browser blocks third-party cookies by default. Not the GOOD kind of cookies like Do-Si-Dos or Lemonades (it’s Girl Scout Cookie season, what do […]