The Infinite Ideas blog

We write on a variety of subjects and often post exclusive ideas by our bestselling authors. We publish a diverse list and our blog reflects this so if you don’t find a post that interests you today check back later in the week and you’ll probably find something that takes your fancy. Happy reading.

Anger Management for Orlando Bloom

30 July 2014 by in Current events, Entertainment, The Diversity Dashboard

As per usual, we in the Infinite Ideas office are entertained by the latest celebrity scandals. Today we were amused to read about Orlando Bloom throwing a punch at tween icon, Justin Bieber. While we empathise with Bloom, who seemed infuriated at the concept of young Bieber romancing his ex-wife, we do not advocate violence* …
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Dear Usain Bolt …

30 July 2014 by in Business and finance, Current events, Entertainment, The Diversity Dashboard

It has emerged that Usain Bolt, Olympic 100m champion, has been quoted as saying that the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow were, ‘a bit shit’. No doubt Glaswegians are used to such language, but coming from a globally renowned athlete, this hits below the belt. We can sympathise with Bolt, who being from Jamaica, perhaps …
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Top 10 management models for your business #5: six stages of social business transformation

30 July 2014 by in 100+ Management Models, Business and finance

Fons Trompenaars and Piet Hein Coebergh, co-authors of 100+ Management Models. Problem Statement How can organizations optimize engagement with their target audience through social media? Essence Charlene Li and Brian Solis, consultants and authors on social media and digital marketing, have developed a leading body of knowledge on how organizations can deal with the rising importance …
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The Depopulation Time Bomb

28 July 2014 by in Business and finance, Codebreaking our future

by Michael Lee, author of Codebreaking our future The future of nations is not written in the stars but in their demographics. In particular, a futurist can study national fertility rates, urbanisation trends and the age structure of population groups to get a picture of a country’s long-term future. Remarkable polymath Benjamin Franklin was one of …
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Getting into the spirit of the Commonwealth Games

25 July 2014 by in Current events, Lifestyle

Last night the Commonwealth Games officially opened in Glasgow so it’s time for us all to revive the enthusiasm that we had two years ago for the London Olympics. Team GB may now be divided, but surely that gives us infinitely more reasons to cheer? If, like us at Infinite Ideas, you’re struggling to think …
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Crisis management in the office: improving your corporate wellness

23 July 2014 by in Lifestyle

We’ve all heard of the first aider in the office: the one who has been on the training days and sits at their desk with a well-stocked first aid kit ready to dole out plasters (or even administer CPR) when necessary. What you may not be aware of, however, is the gradual appearance of a …
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