Hiring

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/// 1. The art of finding the best people to help you push your idea forward. /// 2. One of the biggest challenges of managing and growing a creative team.

Required Reading: Creating Cults, Finding Randomness & Maverick Geniuses

A look at the eccentricity that fuels MIT's creative genius, an incredible roundup of hiring wisdom, and 50 ways to spark randomness in your day to day.
Topics: Hiring, Focus

New Challenges For Creative Leaders in 2011: What's Your Take?

What productivity and leadership challenges are top of mind for you in the coming year? Check out our shortlist, and share your thoughts.

Welcome to the Era of Creative Meritocracy

What if the most talented people had the best chance of succeeding? Scott Belsky on why merit-based opportunity is the future of the creative industries
Topics: Innovation, Hiring

The Funny Business of Managing Creatives

We sit down with Ricky Van Veen, founder of College Humor, to discuss his new venture, Notional, and why you should be more boring.

Eileen Gittins: The Story Behind the Story

Eileen Gittins, founder of Blurb books, talks about passionate, opinionated creatives and the power of storytelling--and why they're both good things.

Workspace: Naked Communications

The folks at strategic communications group Naked discuss workspaces, staffing pitfalls, and the need to act on ideas quickly.

Lucy Meredith: The Talent Business

As CEO of The Talent Business, Lucy Meredith knows a little something about creative professionals. Here, she shares job-hunting tips.

Paul English: Getting Human

If you've searched airfares on Kayak.com, you know Paul English. We talk to the serial entrepreneur about overcoming ADD and making friends with failure.