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How many times have you heard or uttered this phrase in the last 5 years or so. As a "reformed accountant" this phrase makes me cringe more than any other business euphemism being espoused today. Creativity and Innovation Management: Specialisation or Generalisation? Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation. Bye-Bye Boring Meetings! Make Yours Remarkable! It's the middle of the night. You've woken up with a brilliant idea on how to improve the way your business product is delivered to your customers. You scribble it down and can't wait to share it with your co-workers during your morning meeting. Problem Solving - Think Cleopatras Ass Picture the scene. Anthony pops down to the guardhouse, partly because he wants a break with the lads, but also because he has a problem. Cleopatra says she wants to bathe in ass's milk. 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