What do Where The Wild Things Are and The Cat in The Hat have in common? They were both banned when they came out, for being subversive. Kids’ books? Subversive? Sure. Back in a time when children’s books were supposed to educate rather than fire up the imagination, they were a threat. This was because… Continue reading Subversive reading
Author: violeta
What happens when you think no one’s watching
Last week I caught up with three friends and colleagues I hadn’t seen for months. It was great: we chatted, laughed, workshopped ideas, and gave potted histories of our businesses the past few months. Then two of us shared something in common: the biggest contracts we’ve both had this year came out of the blue.… Continue reading What happens when you think no one’s watching
What Pringles can teach you about innovation, creativity and problem solving
When you get stuck, remember Pringles. I’m thinking of Pringles right now, as I prepare for one of the biggest corporate training gigs I’ve ever had. Customising my training program to this organisation’s very specific needs, for so many people, means that I am almost starting from scratch, and I need to give shape to… Continue reading What Pringles can teach you about innovation, creativity and problem solving