393: How to Generate Ideas When You’re Not Creative

About this episode

Kevin Duncan shares practical techniques for generating ideas effectively, even for those who don't see themselves as creative.

Coming up with new ideas is an essential skill for success in business, work, and your career. But what happens when you don’t think of yourself as a creative person? In this short podcast series, author of The Ideas Book , Kevin Duncan, shares simple, practical techniques to help you generate ideas more effectively. Drawing on a collection of 100 proven methods used by business leaders, consultants, and creative thinkers, Kevin breaks down how anyone can develop the ability to think differently and come up with better ideas. In each episode, Kevin introduces one technique that you can apply straight away, helping you build confidence in your creativity and unlock new ways of thinking. ➡️ Check out the book: https://lidpublishing.com/books/the-ideas-book-2/

Topics covered

• idea generation
• creativity
• business success
• techniques

Keywords

• creativity techniques
• business ideas
• thinking differently

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Ideas Book

Books & works: The Ideas Book

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