This image appeared in the January 1985 issue of Training and Development Journal. This article, "How to Be an Idea Generator," is another timely topic for today's workplace. Innovation was key to success in 2011, and it appears to be a topic that has been around for a while. Most organizations and managers want ideas quickly, but good ideas need to harvest.

Do you have an innovative culture in your workplace? What techniques do you use to spark creativity and innovation?

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