Nokia, the largest mobile phone maker in the world has changed the name of this product as reported in the Sacramento Bee on May 28. Mobile phones are now referred to as "multi-media computers" - a single remote control for your electronic life. This move opens up a whole new world of possibility. An important step in innovating is being wide open with words. What words are you using to describe your products and services? What words could you be using that would help you uncover more potential?

There are 6 months left to make 2006 goals. Now is an excellent time to schedule a breakthrough meeting with your team. The objective is to end up with fresh new ideas to implement that will enable you to exceed your goals. Lateral thinking tools work perfectly for this business challenge.

Who is the most influential living management thinker? That was the simple question that inspired the original Thinkers 50 in 2001. The Thinkers 50 2005 provides a completely new ranking. It is the definitive bi-annual guide to which thinkers and ideas are in - and which have been consigned to business history. Whose books are you going to be reading this summer?

"The questions are more important than the answers." - Dr. W. Edwards Deming. If you have a quote you would like to share with the group, email it by June 30th for inclusion in the July newsletter.

Focus on Facilitation sold out June 27-29. Seating is limited to a small group because of the intense coaching and skill development emphasis. Register early for our next workshop in Palm Springs Nov. 6-9. Check our complete schedule.