The Journal
Imagination: the power within
The Olympics remind that the seemingly impossible can be within our grasp. We might not all be able to claim our spot in the history books as Olympians but we can still imagine. What might happen next if….
Imagine to ‘see’ possibilities
Imagination as a skill that empowers us to ‘see’ more possibilities, problem solve and plan a future was the focus of an article in Psychology Today. Shahram Heshmat PhD wrote about our ability to imagine possible futures and to invent alternate realities. describing this skill as the capacity, “to see something that does not exist”.
More than 10 skills linked to imagination
Did you know ‘imagination skills’ are increasingly recommended as criteria for recruitment and promotion purposes? And yet, how often have you been told you were 'wasting time' when you gazed out a window to go on a mind adventure?
Myth busting around imagination
Sir Ken Robinson, a well known advocate for imagination, busted several myths on the topic in his book, ‘The Element: how finding your passion changes everything’.
Building teams in a WFH ‘new normal’
I was talking to a friend over the long weekend about all we’d gained and all we’d lost by working from home. The gains seemed obvious, to us, while the losses were all about human connections.
Productivity grows with rest, imagination
Here’s yet another reason to enjoy the long Easter weekend: research reveals rest is good for us. It even boosts our productivity. Like imagination, it gifts us a break from the ‘real’ world and when we return to our everyday, we might be rejuvenated, better able to find novel solutions to those challenging problems.
Preventive measures needed to address mental health
I attended a recent Sydney Ideas event that demonstrated a need for preventive measures in mental health against a backdrop of rising workers’ compensation claims in the area.
Imagination to address Employee Hierarchy of Needs
How do you retain staff; a new idea has emerged from author Shep Hyken. In Forbes magazine, he outlines an Employee Hierarchy of Needs, his own creation inspired from Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. The two areas where fostering an imagination can help are at the top of the pyramid. Growth and fulfilment.
Why business should take imagination seriously
Here’s why your business should take imagination seriously.
Imagine to shape what comes next
After a lovely summer break, I’m back. And planning my new year with a little imagination. We can all do that because we each possess an Imagination that gifts us an ability to adapt and evolve as times inevitably, change.
An imagination task to gain respite from the Xmas frenzy
An imagination tip to survive and thrive despite the ‘traditional’ pre-Christmas frenzy.
HBR points to nine attributes to boost CEO potential
A recent Harvard Business Review (HBR) article highlighted nine attributes to boost CEO potential for project managers. Five of these attributes can be fostered by developing the skill of imagination and each is helpful to progress any type of career.
Imagination: a perfect match for ambition
In many ways, imagination equals ambition. It can be the catalyst to spur us on to grand ideas that require big goals to make change happen.
Imagination: a gateway to professional skills
How are you at problem solving and decision making? You might be surprised to learn nurturing your imagination can help us develop those skills.
A new strategy needed to address wellbeing
More evidence this week that enhancing and growing mental health resilience requires new strategies. Allianz Australia is calling for a workplace realignment as cost of living, burnout and fatigue are increasingly impacting all four generations now working together.
Imagination Session® is a new strategy designed to build resilience as we reconnect with our imaginations to touch laughter, joy, optimism and hope.
In demand skills learnt through imagination
The most sought after skills in the workplace can be developed by nurturing your imagination. I’m talking about analytical and creative thinking, named as the two top skills in demand by the World Economic Forum’s 2023 Future of Jobs Report.
Critical thinking, core to imagination, a business essential
The need for arts-based skills, to foster a curious and engaged workplace, is increasingly coming under the spotlight in businesses.
Imagine to innovate
Leadership requires imagination because this wonderful skill opens a view to so many possibilities. A precursor to creativity and innovation, it allows us to challenge ‘the way we’ve always done things’ to try something new.
Imagination and happiness: skills for a better world
Like happiness, imagination is a learnt skill that empowers us to connect to the positives in life, both in mindset and, when put in practice, can be translated into action.