The movie “The Social Network” which is about the birth of Facebook starts off by showing how Mark Zuckerberg built a simple site allowing students to compare and rate the photos of fellow students on a basis of hot or not. He got into all sorts of trouble over this. This idea however was the […]
Your social circle, family, work colleagues are your strong links these are people you see frequently, the danger is however that can become a barrier between you and new experiences. Weak links are say an old school friend you happen to bump into at a conference or on a flight. Weak ties can provide you […]
This week I’m examining how I generate ideas and what role serendipity plays in the process. Obviously I will be finding out how others approach idea development. Brainstorming Inspiration Mind Maps Serendipity I develop these ideas here at how to generate ideas
You know the situation you are unexpectedly introduced to someone potentially important to you, you exchange a few politenesses, then there is an embarrassed pause and one of you moves on: the moment is lost. Bridging is a valuable technique used by salesmen to keep conversations going. Here are the main bridges:- Meaning…? For Example…? […]
