Forward Thinking
Welcome to Forward Thinking, where we explore the ideas, insights, and strategies shaping the future of leadership, organizational change, and culture. This is where we share what we’re learning in the field—what’s working, what’s shifting, and what leaders need to be paying attention to. Grounded in practice and informed by research, our posts are designed to help you think more critically, act more intentionally, and lead more effectively in times of change.
Beyond the Brainstorm: Four Ideation Methods Your Team Hasn't Tried Yet
Most teams have a default ideation format. It probably involves a whiteboard, a pack of markers, and someone who volunteered to be the scribe. It works well enough for routine problems — but for strategic planning, culture design, and decisions with long downstream consequences, "well enough" starts to show its limits.
Here are four ideation methods worth adding to your toolkit. Each one generates a distinct mode of engagement and surfaces things that a standard brainstorm doesn't — from LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® to future wheels ideation to the surprisingly powerful pre-mortem.
AI for Doers: Automate the Busywork, Not the Thinking
AI isn't just for the tech team or the C-suite. This post is for the "doers" - the professionals who need to automate the busywork without outsourcing their thinking. Learn how to use AI as a strategic sidekick to reclaim your focus and drive your best work.
Thinking Out Loud with AI (Using AI as a Thought Partner)
Leadership demands decisive yet evolving thought, but where do you go with raw, incomplete ideas? Discover how leaders are making a quiet shift: treating AI as a nonjudgmental thought partner to prototype strategy, test communication, clarify complexity, and accelerate their thinking process.