The Innovation Crew is a new innovation agency that brings together design, biomimetics and transformation. This new approach to problem solving for businesses blends biological research, with engineering and business change expertise to create something different for businesses wanting a new competitive edge. The Innovation Crew, a Thoughtcrew [Continue]
I have just been to Plantronics in Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire to learn how the use of a smarter way of working is helping businesses improve in a number of areas I thought it would be worth sharing a number of the key points. Plantronics have just reduced their office space by 50% and moved from [Continue]
Introduction In the vast majority of businesses competent management teams grapple with the complexities of business. Current thinking suggests that future business survival will be determined by the quality of the partnerships between and within organisations. Traditionally strategy development has been based on industrial models and found favour [Continue]
By having a better understanding of the theory behind evolution it is possible to biologize business problems and create a new way of doing innovation. Known as biomimetics this research based approach can have a fundamental effect on a business’s survival in turbulent times. Nature has become adept at surviving tough environments so who [Continue]
Article from the HR directors forum in Personnel Today. It looks at how the biological systems in crabs can be used as inspiration for leadership, growth and change. [Continue]
If your business strategy depends on partnering and collaborations then you need to be talking to PSL. PSL are the thought leaders in partnering and through their executive network they share and drive best practice. For a copy of their Partner newsletter click here. The Partner . PSL are also the driver behind the new [Continue]
Whilst leadership development can mean a great many things. Our focus at Thoughtcrew is on three elements:- Talent management and employee engagement Innovation and out of the box behaviour Partnerships and building relationships Using biomimetic tools such as MRS GREN and Past Casting it is possible to analyse the ‘life’ within a [Continue]
Dr Phil Richardson will be sharing his research on the application of biological systems to innovation and leadership at the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development in Januray 2011. [Continue]
