Always Suite, Never Salty: The Idea Suite Blog
Sure, everyone here at The Idea Suite is passionate about innovation, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to things that we find really, really interesting. This blog, then, is where you can catch a glimpse of anything and everything that we’re currently excited about. Expect to find a subtle undertone of industry insight, a light hint of trend spotting, a dash or two of innovation advice, and, of course, strong notes of green tea and turmeric.
Anika Dilawri, outgoing Innovation Intern at The Idea Suite, shares her thoughts on key factors that her generation values in the workforce through her experience as a summer intern.
Fiona Stevenson, President and Co-Founder at The Idea Suite, shares some creative low (or no) cost ways to gather consumer insights when time and/or money are limited.
Shelli Baltman - Co-President and Founding Partner of The Idea Suite - discusses how to build a successful innovation pipeline, even when time and money are constrained.
Fiona Stevenson and Shelli Baltman, The Idea Suite’s Presidents and Co-Founders, discuss their new children’s book, and explore how to unlock the creative potential of the next generation of innovators.
The Idea Suite’s Innovation Intern Ayla Alam reveals some of what she learned throughout her time spent with the company.
Fiona Stevenson and Shelli Baltman, The Idea Suite’s Presidents and Co-Founders, share what they’ve learned about virtual ideation during the pandemic, and explore how you can make it work for your team.
Kate Summers, Innovation Associate at The Idea Suite, highlights some innovative products that were due to be showcased at this year’s Natural Products Expo West.
Fiona Stevenson and Shelli Baltman, The Idea Suite’s Presidents and Co-Founders, respond to the current COVID-19 coronavirus, and examine how businesses can thrive during these uncertain times.
Cassidy Miller, a Producer at The Idea Suite, reflects on what she learned from four business leaders and entrepreneurs during a recent trip to Vancouver
The Idea Suite’s President and Founding Partner Shelli Baltman reflects on creativity, and how you don’t have to be ‘creative’ to bring it in to your day-to-day working life.
Ashley Jones - Innovation Director at The Idea Suite - takes a closer look at the goal-setting trends that might just define 2020 - and beyond.
We’d like to take a moment to say thank you to everyone out there who is coming up with world-changing ideas, big and small - and to look forward to an inspiration-filled 2020, filled with new and exciting ideas.
We’re thrilled to announce that The Idea Suite has been named to The Globe and Mail’s brand-new ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies, and that we earned a spot in the top half!
Shelli Baltman - Co-President and Founding Partner of The Idea Suite - discusses some of the critical drivers and creative strategies that she has observed link directly to innovation success.
The Idea Suite’s Innovation Intern Cassidy Miller reveals some of what she learned throughout her summer spent with the company.
The Idea Suite’s President and Founding Partner Fiona Stevenson reflects on the Toronto Raptors winning the NBA Finals, and on how it can help us to build our own winning teams.
Ashley Jones - Innovation Director at The Idea Suite - takes a closer look at some of the key trends from 2019’s Natural Products Expo West, and at the conflicts they raise.
The Idea Suite’s President and Founding Partner Fiona Stevenson makes the case for brutal honesty, in both our personal and professional lives.
Following a recent visit to China, Ashley Jones - Innovation Director at The Idea Suite - takes a closer look at some of the trends that she found while there.