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By: Overcoming obstacles: two simple but difficult steps to take. -- Hoover’s Business Insight Zone

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:16:52 +0000

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By: Tim Walker

Tim Walker — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:51:34 +0000

Steve E — re #3, must the wave crash?

By: Steve E

Steve E — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:06:25 +0000

(1) FedEx delivery soars over parcel post- faster wins
(2) Government eyes control over capitalism- the slow and steady march of tyranny over liberty
(3) Riding the wave of renewable energy over smokestack power generation. What happens when the wave crashes?

By: Tim Walker

Tim Walker — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:16:07 +0000

Thanks for all the great ideas, everybody.

John, your comment was great — you took it in another direction entirely, which gets me thinking even more.

By: John MacAyeal

John MacAyeal — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:54:53 +0000

I guess my comment was too specific. I realize now you’re seeking more general ideas. It’s there for what it’s worth then.

By: John MacAyeal

John MacAyeal — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:53:24 +0000

The business idea that the images suggest to me:

Providing transport and shelter with minimal lead time for areas that have been flooded. We will no doubt have to deal with more flooding as a result of global warming. Providing quick and adequate shelter for flooded areas could prevent the need for evacuations to faraway locations, as with Katrina. Also a company specializing in transport through flooded areas could do a better job of evacuating people than emergency services, which thankfully often have minimal experience in evacuation. The private sector is more and more taking over such tasks, so it doesn’t seem farfetched to start a business specializing in shelter and transport for flood-stricken areas.
This company could give each flood victim his/her own turtle shell or get them out of danger with the speed and efficiency of a surfer/skater.

By: Frederick Browne

Frederick Browne — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:53:06 +0000

They all seem connected to the creation of new ideas and the decision making process.

1. First, allow your team to think outside of the box with no limitations on ideas.
2. Secondly, limit the amount of time you let your team brainstorm before deciding the appropriate next steps. (contemplation can quickly become analysis paralysis)
3. Knowing the risks, make a courageous action plan and follow through on it.

There should also be a picture for evaluating and course correcting!

By: Jay

Jay — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:20:27 +0000

Soaring above the competition.
Adaptability can take you where speed won’t matter.
Riding a big success without wiping out in the end.

By: Sima Dahl

Sima Dahl — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:09:40 +0000

Love the idea! How about:

1. Creative ways to overcome obstacles
2. Business survival skills: Turtles have been on the earth for more than 200 million years!
3. Solopreneurship vs. business partnerships

By: Peter Hodges

Peter Hodges — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:03:00 +0000

Totally cool idea!

1. Overcoming obstacles with style
2. I’ve heard talk the recession is ending…is that true?
3. How to stay on top when others are going under

Thanks for a great bit of morning brainstorming. Almost better than coffee (almost).