Posts Tagged ‘culture’

The psychology of innovation is like any other area of life where our brains and emotions simply get in the way of our progress. We love to lie to ourselves. Even when we are aware of the pitfalls, they are unavoidable. Our brains are wired to fall into these traps. I recently wrote a blog […]

“We Should” is Said a Lot I’ve worked at a handful of companies throughout my career. If you split the years out, half of my time has been working within an agency and the other half has been in-house. The agency work has allowed me to see dozens of other companies as well. I’ve been […]

I’ve been using the Eisenhower Quadrants of Productivity with my teams for many years now. You may also hear it called the “Eisenhower Decision Matrix” or the “Eisenhower Box”. It is a method that helps people understand the differences between “urgent” and “important” tasks. You can use it to create principles on how to best […]

The Road to Managing Corporate Innovation I started out at an ad agency in southern Indiana in 2002. Our clients were interested in technology and our agency helped them find their way. At the same time, I was building the web development and digital strategy team within the agency. We began doing things intentionally with […]

So, you’re not the creative type? I have good news! In 4 Harmful Innovation Myths, I explain that creativity isn’t what most people think it is. In this post, I’ll show you how to use simple lateral thinking tools to break your mental block and get fresh ideas flowing again. Intentionality can force important things […]

If you missed the first part, read it here. By Level: Each institution offers at least 3 levels for SM and PO, and each has a different set of prerequisites for taking them. Scrum.Org offers a three-level path for SM and PO certifications, but they are not prerequisites. Some professionals recommend taking the three-level I certifications before going […]

SCRUM Certifications, like cakes, are not all the same. They come in different flavors, shapes, and colors, and deciding which one suits you best, would depend on different aspects. So, to make your decision a bit easier, we’ll give you a taste of the most well-known options for certifying your SCRUM knowledge. In general, certifications […]

Creating a culture of innovation is a fragile effort. It needs to be nurtured and encouraged. If your work culture doesn’t allow for creativity, your organization’s big ideas might pop like a broken lightbulb!

The culture at Perficient fosters collaboration and genuine connections. Rupa Amin has built a familial atmosphere and learning environment with her peers that motivates her at work. In her role as a senior solutions architect, she helps simplify the complexity of the commerce world. She enjoys creating e-commerce experiences that are equipped for end-users and […]

Home office has become a very efficient tool for many companies; this consists, as its name says, in working from home. This modality is not as new as it’s believed, according to a post named “¿Conoces la historia del Home Office?” written by Avril Rojas: in the 70s it was proposed by Jack Nilles when […]

This “Socio Formador” journey began way before this year in my scenario. Somehow I knew eventually that I would become some sort of teacher. It is not my dream job but, I remember back when Inflection Point hired me, I was a 21-year-old kid who knew nothing, and thanks to the great support that I […]

In an increasingly globalized world, it is very common to find multicultural work teams, made up mostly of professionals from different countries, who contribute with great ideas and opinions to the company, since they greatly enrich the problem-solving. However, we must bear in mind that cultural diversity has a price: we can face significant disadvantages […]