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The Fastest Route to Fresh Ideas Isn’t What You Think (ft. Andrew Robertson, BBDO chairman)
Most leaders say they want creativity. Few know how to make it happen. Andrew Robertson, Chairman of BBDO Worldwide, has spent two decades leading one of the most awarded creative networks in the world—and now he’s written the playbook for bringing creativity back to the heart of business.
In his new book, The Creative Shift, Robertson argues that organizations can’t just hope for inspiration—they need to deliberately design for it. He explains how to balance operational discipline with imaginative thinking, why bad ideas are essential for breakthroughs, and how simple changes—like rethinking meeting spaces—can spark better group collaboration.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why most corporate cultures quietly stifle creativity
- The flaws in traditional brainstorming—and how BBDO aims to fix them
- How to manage creative risk and know which ideas to pursue
- Practical ways to spark group creativity and make room for unconventional thinking
- Why operational excellence and visionary thinking aren’t opposites—they’re partners
Links & Resources:
- Andrew’s book: The Creative Shift: How to Power Up Your Organization by Making Space for New Ideas (released Sept 2, 2025)