innovative problem solving Archives | Page 5 of 12 | James D. Feldman, CSP, CITE, CPIM Shift Happens!®

Shift Happens!® WHEN YOU WRITE SIDEWAYS

by James D. Feldman, CSP | May 6, 2015 | Change Management, Innovative Problem Solving, Learning Experience, LESSONS, Shift Happens, Uncategorized

It’s that time of year when we all reflect on all the ‘shifts’ in 2014. For many of us 2014 was the first time since 2008 that we felt a positive shift in our future, our income, our health, and our general well being. To some, it got worse as we get...

Shift Happens!® When you look again in 2015.

by James D. Feldman, CSP | Dec 26, 2014 | Change Management, Food, Food & Drink, Innovative Problem Solving, Learning Experience, LESSONS, Uncategorized

This month my 5th Generation iPod over-heated and stopped working. I took it to the Apple store and was informed that none of the parts were servicable. “Throw it away and get a new one” was the solution. Not being one to rely totally on the Genius Bar...

Shift Happens!® When You Harness Innovation

by James D. Feldman, CSP | Feb 18, 2014 | Change Management, Innovative Problem Solving, Shift Happens

If you attended ADMEI last week, you’re probably feeling a lot like I am this morning: overly inspired and a little overwhelmed! There was no shortage of information as the industry’s leaders came together for the common goal of determining the magic formula for a...

Shift Happens!® The Rules of Business have changed.

by James D. Feldman, CSP | Feb 17, 2014 | Change Management, Customer Service, Innovative Problem Solving, LESSONS, Shift Happens, Workshop

Are you are responsible for the bottom line? Are you the key decision maker, the person entrusted with plotting the course of your business? Are you the one your employees count on to keep profits rolling in? Now what? But last year was not great.You could use the...

5 Shifts (#4) to Instilling Innovation and Creativity in your organization

by James D. Feldman, CSP | Feb 17, 2014 | Change Management, Customer Service, Innovative Problem Solving, Learning Experience, Shift Happens, Workshop

Shift #4) Create a Partnership with Employees. Asking people to be creative, then shooting down their ideas creates a rift in your organization. Instead, show people that bringing their imagination on the journey is welcome. Information wealth flows directly from...