I took a shortcut yesterday that made my journey two hours longer. The irony of leaving work early “to get on the road and  beat the traffic” wasn’t lost on me.  Somehow, I missed the sign and my turn off and ended up lost, confused and unsure what direction to take.
Then I had an [...]

Photo of Brainstorming at IDEO (www.ideo.com)
Innovation in products, services and business models is cited as the only way out of the recession. Within organisations, innovating how we come up with new ideas to existing problems (or opportunities and challenges) can produce great results and ultimately create competitive advantage.
Applying the elements of creative brainstorming set out [...]

Infectious: Stay Away is the tag line for this innovative exhibition now showing in The Science Gallery, TCD. Ignore the health warning, it’s fantastic-Go!
Opened since 17th April, 14,000 people have already visited the “containment zone” on Pearse Street.

Love it or hate it chances are you will be asked to present at some stage in your professional/personal life. The following 10 tips are broken down into chronological order and all are immediately applicable. Some are posed as questions to get you thinking; others are designed as simple reminders. Like all tips try out what appeals to you, observe the results and then adapt them to your particular needs.

Most importantly, remember you are the message and your audience want you to succeed. We’d love to hear how you get on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YMk1rAzMzA
Creating opportunities for communities:
In line with the philanthropic legacy of Arthur Guinness and the Guinness family and as part of the 250 year celebrations Guinness have launched a special Arthur Guinness Fund (AGF).
From 18th May 2009 make sure you add your signature to the special GUINNESS 250th poster for the Arthur Guinness Fund on [...]

Problem Framework/Outcomes Framework
Given the seemingly relentless coverage of global economic downturn and the very real challenges of recession, downsizing and, in some instances, job loss it’s easy to lose our sense of perspective and self-worth. Even when we’re one of the “lucky ones” remaining in work as colleagues leave we too have to contend with [...]