Tom Sloan

What Irish heritage, storytelling and shared culture reveal about where creativity really comes from. St Patrick’s Day is often recognised through its most visible traditions. Green clothing, lively parades and the occasional well-earned pint have become familiar markers of the day around the world. Yet behind these celebrations lies something deeper. At its heart, Irish culture has long been shaped by storytelling, music, humour and community…traditions that carry meaning far beyond the...

Why businesses solve problems faster when more voices join the conversation A few days ago I had an interesting conversation with a business founder. He had recently attended a webinar exploring the value of diverse, collaborative thinking when solving complex business problems. The idea itself was simple but powerful . Rather than trying to solve challenges from a single leadership perspective, organisations can benefit from widening the conversation. By bringing together people with...

Why creative thinking often begins by looking beneath the obvious view. The seaside town I now live in is usually photographed for its obvious beauty. Golden beaches stretch across the bay, pastel-coloured houses climb the hillside, and the whole scene has the reassuring familiarity of a postcard. It is undeniably attractive, and easy to understand why visitors reach instinctively for their cameras. Yet when I walk along the beach, I often find my attention drifting somewhere else entirely....