[67] Using Play for Problem-Solving and Strategic Planning | Melissa Dinwiddie

"How do we deal with the fear of the blank page? We make it un-blank. Just start. Anywhere." – Melissa Dinwiddie

An episode of the Second Breaks podcast, hosted by Lou Blaser, titled "[67] Using Play for Problem-Solving and Strategic Planning | Melissa Dinwiddie" was published on October 11, 2018 and runs 29 minutes.

October 11, 2018 ·29m · Second Breaks

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Episode Description

Melissa is Chief Instigator and lead facilitator of Creative Sandbox Solutions™, a creative consultancy that helps organizations future-proof their people and their plans through the strategic use of play.

Highlights of Episode 67

How “playing” with Lego blocks can help with problem-solving and strategic planning
Avoiding perfectionist tendencies
Addressing the fear of the “blank page”
Being open to exploring options (instead of shutting down everything right away)
Proceeding with your idea when you’re overcome with dread

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