Generating new ideas! That's my favorite part and is indeed the most fun part of the process... not necessarily the most exciting part, but the fun you get there determines how the project is conducted, in my experience.
I think it’s very important to package ideation into some kind of framework. It gives structure, starting point, stretch thinking beyond the most painful issue that is top of mind. Unfortunately, I often saw an approach when people cross org just requested to “submit you ideas for next year planning cycle” with an empty table provided to fill in…
I know what you mean. Well you can also collect ideas without a structure initially but you still need to prompt your audience well. This phase is the most important and is often done with most haste.
This is spot on, Chris. Knowing your strengths, and building a company around them, is so underrated. Too often founders try to “fix” themselves instead of surrounding themselves with people who complement their skills.
It reminds me of something I wrote recently about how founders can lead with their strengths rather than get lost in tools or tactics:
Generating new ideas! That's my favorite part and is indeed the most fun part of the process... not necessarily the most exciting part, but the fun you get there determines how the project is conducted, in my experience.
I agree. I think creativity rarely gets unlocked at modern workplaces and this is one of those places.
I think it’s very important to package ideation into some kind of framework. It gives structure, starting point, stretch thinking beyond the most painful issue that is top of mind. Unfortunately, I often saw an approach when people cross org just requested to “submit you ideas for next year planning cycle” with an empty table provided to fill in…
I know what you mean. Well you can also collect ideas without a structure initially but you still need to prompt your audience well. This phase is the most important and is often done with most haste.
The 4 different dimensions you reference in the article are helpful - very powerful stuff!
Great job on this content Shashank.
Thank you Jens. I am glad you like that framework. I also find it quite useful.
Great content!
Thank you :)
Brilliant for my audience ✨ I've Restacked with a note. Thanks for sharing 🌞
Thank you Chris :)
This is spot on, Chris. Knowing your strengths, and building a company around them, is so underrated. Too often founders try to “fix” themselves instead of surrounding themselves with people who complement their skills.
It reminds me of something I wrote recently about how founders can lead with their strengths rather than get lost in tools or tactics:
👉 AI Tools vs. Founders: Who Should Lead the Sales Process? :https://engsales.substack.com/p/ai-tools-vs-founders-who-should-lead?r=jhbvp&utm_medium=ios
Appreciate you sharing this clear and actionable.
Thanks; great tips. I usually start with a foresight exercise to identify the terrain possibilities and then follow an approach similar as yours.