In a fast-moving, time-poor world we often need to solve a problem right now.
So what options do you have?
1. Create some ideas by yourself.
This is an underrated way of generating solutions to problems.
It is quick, empowering and you can become better at it the more you practice.
But most people still feel more comfortable in developing an idea or solution with a colleague.
2. Try and catch someone in the corridor
This is an informal way of creating and building ideas.
These spontaneous, often accidental interactions are the source of much inspiration and innovation.
But it is hard to rely on and cannot be planned or directed in anyway.
It also assumes that people are interested in working with you and have the time.
3. Call a formal meeting.
This is always an option but we seem to have way too many meetings, with too many people that go on for too long.
Besides meetings run all the risks of group-think so it is hard for this group process to be creative.
Meetings can be good for many things but not creating new ideas or solving a problem quickly.
4. Run a formal brainstorming session.
A sensible option for people that want to get a range of people together to try and solve a problem in a new and innovative way (although it is not as creative a process as people think).
But Brainstorming sessions take time to organise and co-ordinate everyone’s schedules — so this can take weeks.
But what if you need an idea now?
Notice the gap between the informal bumping into someone in the corridor and the more formal meetings and brainstorming sessions?
What if we could develop a process that was informal but had some structure?
That was quick and short yet single-minded?
That was creative yet disciplined?
Welcome to Ideas Blitz.
This is a new creativity and productivity tool for individuals and groups.
It is simple, easily learned and can be used immediately.
The insight behind Ideas Blitz is that we are often more creative and productive then we give ourselves credit.
Sometimes we just need to start.
And with Ideas Blitz every person has to try and generate 9 new initial ideas in 2 minutes.
Everyone is working by themselves and creating often magical ideas with no time to filter their creativity.
The start phase is then followed by enhance, connect, evaluate & action.
Before you know it you and a few others have solved a problem in literally minutes.
Ideas Blitz is the ideal tool for a fast-moving world.
It is the perfect mixture of structure and informality.
Try it now!