change - The Leadership Forum - DPG Community2024-03-29T01:02:58Zhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/the-leadership-forum/feed/tag/changeWhat is the impact of environment on creative thinking?https://community.dpgplc.co.uk/the-leadership-forum/what-is-the-impact-of-environment-on-creative-thinking2016-08-17T20:38:19.000Z2016-08-17T20:38:19.000ZAdy Howeshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/AdyHowes<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/378881?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/378881?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-left"></a></p>
<p>It might be a fairly obvious question. Or not.</p>
<p>Either way, I'm just interested in what you think.</p>
<p>The obvious bit is I think we'd all probably agree with the fact that environment does indeed have a massive impact on creative thinking. Even so, it's probably a worthwhile conversation to have. There is already a need in our organisations for creative thinking to keep us ahead, afloat, abreast etc. Personally, I believe there is a higher level of creative thinking required in organisations today than ever before and even more we should expect in the not too distant future.</p>
<p>So I'm really interested in what you think.</p>
<p>What are the impacts of environments? How do they help or hinder? How do we create and nurture creativity through environments? What do we do where creativity is blocked? How do we bust through challenges with creative thinking? Who does? And in all that, do we ever consider, I mean really consider, environment in relation to creative thinking? If we do, what do we consider?</p>
<p>I've a couple of examples that I'd like to chuck into the pot that I'll share with you over the coming weeks. But for now, I'm keen to leave that with you for your comments below.</p>
<p><strong>What is the impact of environments on creative thinking?</strong></p></div>Are Game Changers born or made?https://community.dpgplc.co.uk/the-leadership-forum/are-game-changers-born-or-made2015-08-05T15:38:02.000Z2015-08-05T15:38:02.000ZMike Collinshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/MikeCollins<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/376832?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/376832?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="620" class="align-center"></a></p>
<p>This is an interesting one that caught my eye today - the article raises the question on how you deal with and manage 'the Game Changer'. </p>
<p>These individuals can make up 11% of the workforce which is a huge number so how are these 'game changers' encouraged.....or are they stifled</p>
<p>The article focuses on 4 key sections:</p>
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<li>Defining leaders and Game Changers</li>
<li>Where are your Game Changers</li>
<li>An environment to survive</li>
<li>What leaders need to know about Game Changers</li>
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<p>There are some great things to think about and consider when it comes to harnessing the power of the 'Game Changer' but the nature vs. nurture debate has always interested me. Individuals will often conform to an organisational culture and the 'way we've always done it' mentality wins over time. The opposite happens however when the culture is open and collaborative, innovation as well as failure in celebrated and encouraged and the environment we work in influences HOW we work greatly.</p>
<p>Take a look at the article here - <a href="http://www.changeboard.com/content/4942/leadership-and-management/leadership-skills/are-game-changers-born-or-made-does-it-matter/" target="_blank">Are Game Changers born or made?</a></p>
<p>Do you have any Game Changers in your organisation?</p>
<p>Do you consider yourself to be a Game Changer?</p>
<p>What are your thoughts on if Game Changers are born or made?</p>
<p></p></div>Fearless Leadership and the Future of Companieshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/the-leadership-forum/fearless-leadership-and-the-future-of-companies2015-01-21T13:27:31.000Z2015-01-21T13:27:31.000ZDebora Figueiredohttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/DeboraFigueiredo<div><p>Good afternoon Visionaries!</p>
<p>Bob Mackenzie from Benchmark for Business is inviting you to an extraordinary thought-provoking conference in the form of <strong>Adrian Gilpin</strong>.</p>
<p>Join Bob and a line-up of world-class speakers at <em>“<strong>Fearless Leadership and the Future of Companies”</strong></em> at Kensington’s Royal Garden Hotel on <strong>Wednesday 22nd April 2015</strong>.</p>
<p>In a day packed full of inspirational insights, Adrian will open our minds to how bold leadership, innovation, change and profit are all unlocked when people learn to step beyond their fears and take action.</p>
<p>And before Adrian takes to the platform in the afternoon, <strong>David Smith</strong> will lead the morning’s proceedings. David will challenge you to embrace a future where changing demographics, changing environments, changing technologies, changing education and changing distributions of wealth all converge to transform your organisations and our lives.</p>
<p>Please click on the link below to view the ‘<strong>key learnings</strong>’ and outlines of this conference:</p>
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<li><em><b><a href="http://benchmarkforbusiness.cmail1.com/t/r-l-qllkuil-tdttklthik-y/">Fearless Leadership and the Future of Companies</a></b></em> <strong>at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London on Wednesday 22nd April 2015</strong></li>
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<p>Finally, a quick mention of their forthcoming conference (only two weeks away) as below, at which there are only a few places remaining.</p>
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<li><em><b><a href="http://benchmarkforbusiness.cmail1.com/t/r-l-qllkuil-tdttklthik-t/">Profiles for Success</a></b></em> <strong>at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London on Wednesday 4th February 2015</strong></li>
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<p>Both events promise <strong>a rare immersion into the minds of thinkers whose ideas will inspire and provoke you in equal measure</strong>.</p>
<p>Finally, if you require hotel accommodation on 3rd February, the night before the next conference, the Royal Garden has its new year ‘sale’ featured at <a href="http://benchmarkforbusiness.cmail1.com/t/r-l-qllkuil-tdttklthik-i/">www.royalgardenhotel.co.uk</a> where discounted room rates are available. Alternatively, Benchmark for Business delegates can phone the Royal Garden’s reservations number <strong>+44 (0)20 7937 8000</strong> and quote reference number <strong>040215BENC</strong> to obtain a ‘Queen Room’ rate of <strong>£195</strong> which includes continental breakfast and VAT (not available online). I would still advise checking their online site first.</p>
<p>DON'T FORGET AS A VALUED DPG COMMUNITY MEMBER YOU CAN SAVE £200 OF THE EVENT PRICE - ADD <span style="color: #ff0000;">DPG <span style="color: #000000;">IN THE PROMOTIONAL CODE AREA WHEN BOOKING </span></span></p>
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