A great example of how NOT to use creative thinking to get to a great idea.

I love/hate this picture.

No wonder our esteemed leaders are gridlocked. Everyone has ideas on how to unlock them. Here’s a first step: Eliminate 85% of the people in the room; rock paper scissors, Simon Says, whatever works. Get fewer voices in the conversation.

The key to a great ideation is to get the right people in the room. Dear Washington: Try this.

Chicago Ideas Week is only 10 days away. Pls check out a very cool discussion on where creativity fits in to this new economy.