One of the unfortunate facts of innovation is that a great idea badly presented can lose out to an average idea well presented. Stories can make for a compelling presentation – or just as likely for a boring presentation...

One of the most important leadership roles is the act of leading a creative meeting. A better future depends on new ideas – otherwise we’re destined to just keep repeating the past. Having begun my career as a designer and creative strategist, I’d assumed idea generation was something every leader was trained to do. However I’ve since learnt this isn’t the case...