In my last post I shared three simple guidelines for a successful brainstorm: Generate Heat, Pump Oxygen into the Room and Fuel for Thought. In this post, we’re going to take a deeper look at the concept of Fuel for Thought and discuss how proper planning can allow you to generate bigger, bolder ideas as a group. Though […]
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The Better Brainstorm
3 Ingredients for Success
We’ve all participated in a brainstorming session that resulted in only a drizzle of novel thinking. So, why are some brainstorming sessions more successful than others?
Feeding our Community and Fueling Collaboration
Fahlgren Mortine Raises More Than 23,000 Meals for Ohio Families
Philanthropy and community engagement have always been a part of the culture at Fahlgren Mortine. A few years ago, we collapsed three business units into one while also expanding office locations. This required associates to collaborate in new ways, and it wasn’t always easy. During this period of transition, Operation Feed was introduced to the […]
Why An Agency Is Like A Drone
Providing a Birds-Eye View for Clients
I’ve been a consultant all my life – always with clients, never client-side. My particular line of work is in brand strategy, which means I get paid to think and build pathways on behalf of my clients’ brands and markets. I’ve been at this career for 27 years and while much has changed in that […]