Comments on: The coffee and wine school of innovation.

By: Jason Peterson

Jason Peterson — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:17:28 +0000

Yes – point well made! I find exercise and sleep to be the two most important factors in achieving clarity of thought and inspiration. It helps to be able to be pro-actively working on an agenda as opposed to reacting to people interrupting the ideation process with questions and immediate needs. Sometimes a change of venue helps with that. Being in front of clients and a part of the community is also helpful. Get out of the office!

By: Kelly Parker

Kelly Parker — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 15:26:35 +0000

I couldn’t agree more. My website was founded in my quiet time and reflection time. My website continues to unfold as I make myself slow down and listen to my thoughts, my dreams and visions for it! Then the action comes!

By: Judy Brower

Judy Brower — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 21:23:28 +0000

While I’ve certainly enjoyed flashes of brilliant creativity when exercising or having a glass of wine, I believe that the difference between a professional and an amateur is being able to create on demand within a time frame. Often, that means doing it in an office or at a client meeting – on the spot.

By: Wernard Shoy

Wernard Shoy — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 18:13:07 +0000

Perhaps there are moments when having a cup of coffee and cognac
innovative thoughts comes, but at me personally innovative thoughts arise in connection with the labor process, as possible facilitate the work of man.

By: kim shepherd

kim shepherd — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 16:53:50 +0000

I do subscribe to the coffee & wine theory of creative thinking. I once created a very successful company on a cocktail napkin. On a daily basis, I have trained myself to stay in bed 10 minutes after waking each morning. That’s when I do a “mini” creative session with myself on what I want out of today. Try it – it works!

By: Michael O'Daniel

Michael O'Daniel — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 16:16:07 +0000

Couldn’t agree more — I can verify from my own experience that you have got to allow yourself time to think. Where and how doesn’t matter as much as creating one or more environments that will facilitate inspiration and thought. Think, then plan. I often find that when I am too immersed in a project that I have got to stop, put my feet up, and give it more thought.

Now, once you’ve done the innovative thinking and planning, getting someone who can help you move forward to listen and buy in — there’s the challenge. (Unless you own / run the organization and can make such decisions unilaterally… )