How Two Words Can Create Opportunities
2021-02-26
“This Could…” activates the mind and builds momentum for new ideas, new options, new directions. It creates an expectation that must be delivered upon. Continue Reading
“This is… is no longer tenable.” – Rem Koolhaas
2021-02-02
Looking at situations and resources with “This is” in mind keeps us right where we are. Thinking “This could…” creates the fulcrum point for a more creative, resourceful future.Continue Reading
Strategy 5: How to Create Opportunity: Assists Win More Games than Goals
2020-03-19
Finding opportunity is everyone’s goal, but learning how to create opportunity will result in more goals for everyone.Continue Reading
Strategy 4: Find New Opportunities by Reframing Your Offering
2020-03-19
When times are tough, you can find new opportunities by describing your skill set and the value you offer a different way.Continue Reading
Strategy 3: Focus on the Minimal Viable Project
2020-03-18
When the “best. idea. ever.” comes along, don’t risk it all on a big rollout. Identify the Minimal Viable Project needed to communicate the concept and lay the foundation for the next version. Continue Reading
Strategy 2: Create Space Within Limitations
2020-03-17
Every space provides two resources: its physical parameters and its axis of experience. In order to create space within limitations, we must rely on the latter. Continue Reading
Strategy 1: Make Ideas Happen by Leveraging the City’s Allowances
2020-03-17
Many great ideas for the public realm have been defeated by the notion of “getting permission” before they’ve had a chance to come to life. Here are three methods for bringing ideas to life in the city.Continue Reading