Catalyst Ranch’s
Creative Juice Blog
A few evenings back I attended the Cyriel Kortleven event at Catalyst Ranch, Chicago. Cyriel is an innovator/author with New Shoes Today in Belgium. I always take away a fun nugget or two of information when I leave these events. But I have been thinking about one idea in particular that is actually an idea gold [...]
Yes, it is that time of year again when many are traveling to those lush tropical or picturesque ski destinations. Spring marks the time to pack up the vacation clothing, sun-tan lotion and cameras to take a break from the ordinary routine of school, work or just everyday life. Do we really need the break? I [...]
My best thoughts come when I am engaged in other endeavors. You know like working out at the gym or visiting blogs of other creative types. I am always on the hunt for new and inspiring places where I can put pencil to paper or click away into cyberspace. When I need a break from my [...]
I am sitting here trying to think up a name for a new product. It is funny that while I have performed this act a hundred times before --- never has an idea come while sitting down, looking at a blank page waiting for the name to just show up. I just isn’t going to happen [...]
I was just checking the Catalyst Ranch calendar to see what creative talent may be stopping by and I found something that may be of interest -- especially to those of you living in the Chicagoland area. Cyriel Kortleven from NEW SHOES TODAY will make his way from Belgium on March 31 from 6 to 9 [...]
We have been exploring the many facets of brainstorming and creativity. At Catalyst Ranch we experience creativity, innovation and group brainstorming on a daily basis. But, what if you are tackling an individual project or problem. Can you still work creatively to find an answer? Can you brainstorm solo? We decided to seek insight from Gregg [...]
On Monday we talked about the origins of brainstorms or ideation sessions. Those energetic sessions that companies use to develop a new product, provide company direction and find creative solutions to an existing problem. Having been part of many brainstorming sessions I have found that those that produce the desired results have one thing in common: [...]
Andy Sernovitz's book Word of Mouth Marketing: How Smart Companies Get People Talking will be featured at the Matchbook Club, Catalsyt Ranch, Thursday, March 19.Andy & his consulting company, GasPedal, are among Catalyst Ranch's favorite clients. We just knew we had to wrangle Andy in for an evening to discuss his book and share some fascinating [...]
The last time we met in the Creatives’ Space we mentioned brainstorm. Those fun, dynamic, energetic sessions that are used to produce a new product, provide a solution to a problem or create a new business venture. These sessions tend to have the best outcomes when individuals are gathered and given the opportunity to expand their [...]
Hi Ya’ll! Welcome to the one-and-only CREATIVES’ SPACE! That’s right a space dedicated to professionals like you! To enter you need the following: A desire to enhance creativity and the environment in which creativity is born. We plan to dedicate this on-line space, as we do our Catalyst Ranch, Chicago location, to be used by creatives, [...]