creativity Archives

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Innovation

Activities to Boost Creativity in the Workplace

Looking for innovative solutions? These easy, engaging, team-building activities can boost creativity in the workplace.

Nick OlejniczakSeptember 13, 2023

Innovation

Get Unstuck: Create a Prioritization Matrix

When it comes time to innovate, most people the Independence Blue Cross Innovation team works with are excited about the idea-generating part. If you bring smart people from diverse backgrounds and…

Nate GachDecember 7, 2021

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Innovation

Practice Bravery to Boost Creativity

Creativity is not second-nature for many people in the world. To be fair, it’s not their fault! Between the day-to-day logistics that naturally come with being a human adult in…

Tori KontorAugust 20, 2021

A group of colleagues engage in an iterative design exercise

Well-being

Try, Try Again: Trust the Iterative Design Process

Practice makes perfect. I often heard this statement growing up playing sports and while I was in school. What my parents were basically telling me is that you have to…

Lori RadfordFebruary 9, 2021

Innovation

Being Open is Key to Surviving Our New Norm

From COVID-19, to the social justice movement, to the presidential campaign, we’ve been thrust into a time of uncertainty like never before. I hear colleagues and friends say they are…

Lori RadfordJanuary 6, 2021

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Innovation

Innovation Energizers – Part 3

Hello again! We’ve now shared 10 energizers that are quick and easy to do with your teams. We love hearing from you as you try them out. Remember to email…

Alexandra RomirowskyJuly 30, 2020

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Innovation

Innovation Energizers – Part 2

We’re back this week with some additional energizer ideas. If you tried any of our quick, check-in energizers that we suggested last week, email us at innovation@ibx.com and tell us…

Alexandra RomirowskyJuly 22, 2020

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Innovation

Innovation Energizers – Part 1

Now that we’re working through virtual meeting after virtual meeting, so many of us find ourselves fatigued before we even begin our days’ work. We have some suggestions for ways…

Alexandra RomirowskyJuly 15, 2020

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Innovation

Divergent Thinking and Convergent Thinking: Two Paths to Problem Solving

Life is a balancing act. We strive to balance our professional and personal lives. We search for balance between our family’s needs and our own needs. We are always trying…

Lori RadfordJune 29, 2020

Innovation

How to Embrace Change and Unleash Your Creativity

Since we’ve been socially distancing, time no longer seems to have meaning. Each day I get up, shower, and get dressed. It’s like Groundhog Day. I’ve seen lots of funny…