Helping people, organizations, and systems to problem solve better
Something jarring, and pleasantly surprising happens when we look for inspiration outside of the silos we’re used to. The most creative problem solvers in the world tend to exhibit this behaviour- they study deeply their domains of interest and then seek out creative collisions with ideas, people, and disciplines different from what their habits are used to. With practice, relevant innovations and systems change interventions can be uncovered. We hope you find some interesting think jars & creative collisions as you explore.
ARTICLES
Think Jar Collective founder Ben Weinlick shares some insights on parallels between the wild Buddhist Yogis of old and Creative Provocations in innovation and systems change work for good.
Reflections on the new tools and practices of nudge science in innovation and systems change work.
Think Jar Collective member and contemporary artist Willy Bo Richardson on AI, Creativity, and Buddhism
Think Jar Collective founder Ben Weinlick, debunking the myth that all you need are creativity and innovation tools for sustained organizational innovation.
The flow genome project is going to build the world's first dedicated Flow research and training centre.
Great mini documentary on the development of Cuba's DIY culture that emerged over 30 years of necessity.
Renowned Creativity expert Michael Michalko shares an interesting story about the invention of velcro and offers a couple tests for pattern recognition and lateral thinking when problem solving.
Jesse Richardson shares in his TEDx Brisbane talk about how to think, not what to think. Richardson shares some great insights on critical thinking.
Cool TEDx Sydney video of maker Linsey Pollack linking two unrelated objects in a creative way.
Think Jar Collective contributor Peter Cook on the link between punk rock and innovation
Think Jar Collective shares a provocative video of Brian Eno sharing his insights on creativity, art and cowboys.
Think Jar Collective contributor and creativity expert Leslie Ehm lays down the law on being an effective creative problem solving facilitator
INTERVIEWS
Ben Weinlick interviews creativity expert Tamara Christensen about Design thinking and how it might help
Think Jar Collective concludes the interview with creativity expert Michael Michalko. Michalko shares some interesting stories and ways to apply creative problem solving techniques.
Think Jar Collective interviews world renowned creativity expert Michael Michalko about creative problem solving and what helps foster it.
Ben Weinlick interviews Columbia Business school professor and author of Creative Strategy about what Creative Strategy is and how it differs from traditional creative problem solving approaches.
Think Jar Collective contributor and Psychology Podcast founder Scott Barry Kaufman PhD. talks about what stifles and what supports Creativity.
Ben Weinlick interviews Leslie Ehm about why creativity is so important nowadays and about ways to enhance creative thinking.
Ben Weinlick interviews Peter Cook about his new book The Music of Business and how the band Spinal Tap can teach you more than an MBA.
Ben Weinlick of Think Jar Collective interviews Greg Saunier of Deerhoof about their creative process and what can be learned for innovation and better problem solving.
Think Jar Collective founder Ben Weinlick interviews Frans Johansson about creativity, intersections, and his new book "the click moment".
Peter Cook interview's Richard Strange about creative process, creativity and how it relates to innovation.
Ben Weinlick interviews Dr. Michael Kendrick about what creativity in human services might look like and how to lead others towards relevant creative outcomes.
In this video Ralph talks about games, creativity, aging and shares his insight that you never really retire from creating
Ben Weinlick of Think Jar Collective interviews James Hammarhead of Hammarhead Industries about his creative process in motorcycle design and what can be learned for innovation and creativity
Think jar collective member Jessica Barrett interviews professional dancer Edouard Lock on creativtiy.
Excerpt from the public program Painting Process/Process Painting, featuring artists Chuck Close and Carroll Dunham.
TOOLS
Practical way to do sense making of a challenge through an iceberg systems map
Practical guide to designing and stewarding a social innovation lab around complex challenges
Think Jar Collective creativity expert Michael Michalko shares ways to jump start creativity in groups
SERVICES
KEYNOTES,
WORKSHOP & LABS
From short keynotes to multi day workshops that help diverse collectives to explore complex issues, Ben Weinlick and colleagues can deliver memorable and thought provoking experiences.
INNOVATION CONSULTING
Think Jar Collective founder Ben Weinlick and knowledgeable colleagues can offer large and small group training or a tailored capacity building plan based on your organization’s unique needs, hopes and desired outcomes.
LEGO®
SERIOUS PLAY®
Think Jar Collective is pleased to offer certified facilitators of strategic innovation and organizational development workshops using the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® materials and methodology.
ARTICLE CONTRIBUTORS
All of the article authors of Think Jar Collective are deeply involved with fostering new thinking, innovation and systems change in the diverse domains they work in. Everyone that’s part of Think Jar is curious about intersecting fields, ideas, and expertise in order to foster creative collisions and innovation for others and themselves.