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I believe that creative thinking is a practical skill which can add significant value to…
Courses by Dave
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How to Research and Write Using Generative AI Tools1h 15m
How to Research and Write Using Generative AI Tools
By: Dave Birss
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How to Boost Your Productivity with AI Tools1h
How to Boost Your Productivity with AI Tools
By: Dave Birss
Articles by Dave
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Speaking & Tweaking: A great new way to use ChatGPT
Speaking & Tweaking: A great new way to use ChatGPT
By Dave Birss
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Gushing & Blushing: I've got big news. Whoah!
Gushing & Blushing: I've got big news. Whoah!
By Dave Birss
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Publications
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A User Guide To The Creative Mind (Second Edition)
Fangled Ltd
Creativity is surrounded by such mystique. It seemed so magical to the ancient Greeks that they attributed the moment of inspiration to muses rather than people. We now know that was baloney. This book exposes creativity as a process. It shows that there are certain steps you need to follow before you can be struck by that moment of creative genius. It shows you how to get your mind into the right place to come up with ideas. And it gives you some techniques to help you approach problems in…
Creativity is surrounded by such mystique. It seemed so magical to the ancient Greeks that they attributed the moment of inspiration to muses rather than people. We now know that was baloney. This book exposes creativity as a process. It shows that there are certain steps you need to follow before you can be struck by that moment of creative genius. It shows you how to get your mind into the right place to come up with ideas. And it gives you some techniques to help you approach problems in different ways.
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Friction - Adding value by making people work for it
Zen Karma Media
Friction isn't something to be avoided. Successful businesses not only understand the difference between good and bad friction but also know how to EMBRACE A DOSE of good friction to create greater value. We'll show you how to leverage good friction to generate adrenaline, dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins to drive increased engagement, meaning, belonging, rapport, assurance, competence, and exclusivity.
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Fast Forward Files: Opening Up
Molden Verlag
The "Fast Forward Files: Opening Up" is the outcome of the first FastForwardForum – a three-day conference filled to the brim with top-level speakers and in-depth discussions. The resulting book covers eight future and management topics from authors including Heather Mills, Dhiraj Mukherjee, Markus Hengstschläger, Robin Farmanfarmaian, Heimo Hammer, Pete Trainor, Dave Birss, Carla Johnson & Jon Burkhart.
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How To Get To Great Ideas
Nicholas Brealey
The highly practical lessons in How to Get to Great Ideas are based on neuroscience, psychology and sociology. Written by former advertising creative director Dave Birss, this book offers a brilliant new system for conceiving original and valuable ideas. It looks at how to frame a problem, how to push your thinking, how to sell the idea, how to build support for it and how to inspire others to have great ideas. It proves that any organization - and any individual or department within an…
The highly practical lessons in How to Get to Great Ideas are based on neuroscience, psychology and sociology. Written by former advertising creative director Dave Birss, this book offers a brilliant new system for conceiving original and valuable ideas. It looks at how to frame a problem, how to push your thinking, how to sell the idea, how to build support for it and how to inspire others to have great ideas. It proves that any organization - and any individual or department within an organization - can create a fertile environment for ideas.
Combining a practical research-based system with fascinating insights and inspiring and humorous writing, the book also includes the problem-solving system RIGHT Thinking. This is a tool which enables a more effective way to generate more effective ideas, and is one that anyone can use to transform themselves or their business. Training on this system is also available in person from the author. And will be released soon as an online course. -
Iconic Advantage
Savio Republic
Modern business gurus all cry for the need to innovate, to disrupt, and to act like a startup. It's hard to argue with that kind of thinking. It's sexy and exciting. But it's wrong.
Too many businesses become enamored by shiny new objects and end up overlooking the value locked away in their existing products. Maybe your business is one of them.
Iconic Advantage(R) is a different approach that allows companies to leverage what they already have to create lasting differentiation…Modern business gurus all cry for the need to innovate, to disrupt, and to act like a startup. It's hard to argue with that kind of thinking. It's sexy and exciting. But it's wrong.
Too many businesses become enamored by shiny new objects and end up overlooking the value locked away in their existing products. Maybe your business is one of them.
Iconic Advantage(R) is a different approach that allows companies to leverage what they already have to create lasting differentiation and deeper relationships with their customers. It generates disproportionate levels of profit and protects you against market fluctuations. Many of the world's most successful brands have been using it for years.
Now, you can benefit from reaching iconic status, whether you're a Fortune 500, local pizza parlor, or an aspiring Unicorn startup.Other authorsSee publication -
Hacker, Maker, Teacher, Thief: Advertising's Next Generation
Creative Social
• What does the industry need to do today (not tomorrow) to stay valuable and relevant? • Is digital collaboration the death of idea ownership? • What the f**k do clients know about great advertising? • How can copying make you more original? • I feel connected, but do I feel more human? • How are the porn industry, illegal black market and bitcoins changing online culture today? • Should we make things people want rather than make people want things? • How do we 'do' innovation? If you want to…
• What does the industry need to do today (not tomorrow) to stay valuable and relevant? • Is digital collaboration the death of idea ownership? • What the f**k do clients know about great advertising? • How can copying make you more original? • I feel connected, but do I feel more human? • How are the porn industry, illegal black market and bitcoins changing online culture today? • Should we make things people want rather than make people want things? • How do we 'do' innovation? If you want to get a point of view on these and a whole host of other questions, just pick up this book which features a collection of essays from 35 leading creative directors and business owners. Creative Social celebrates hackers, makers, teachers and thieves - advertising's next generation.
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One Day Code School Workbook
Additive
This book isn't available in the shops. You can only get it by attending the course. It's a reminder of everything you learn during the day - plus a little bit extra. And it's a lasting reminder of all the things you don't want to forget.
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A User Guide to the Creative Mind
Additive
Creativity is surrounded by such mystique.
It seemed so magical to the ancient Greeks that they attributed the moment of inspiration to muses rather than people.
This book exposes creativity as a process. It shows that there are certain steps you need to follow before you can be struck by that moment of creative genius.
It shows you how to get your mind into the right place to come up with ideas.
And it gives you some techniques to help you approach problems in…Creativity is surrounded by such mystique.
It seemed so magical to the ancient Greeks that they attributed the moment of inspiration to muses rather than people.
This book exposes creativity as a process. It shows that there are certain steps you need to follow before you can be struck by that moment of creative genius.
It shows you how to get your mind into the right place to come up with ideas.
And it gives you some techniques to help you approach problems in different ways
Organizations
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Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce
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