When you’re finding that everyone’s ideas are falling in and around the same areas of exploration, it’s time to expand the boundaries of your thinking. This is a perfect time to use a creative matrix.

With the Investment Readiness Level, you now have a way to quantify the progress of a product, project, or company help you make investment decisions, whether you’re a team leader, manager, or investor.

If you want to make positive, future-oriented change in your organization you’ll need to go beyond writing long-winded paper visions and come to a shared agreement about what you are going to fight for together, and what steps you are going to take to get “there.” The 5 bold steps canvas is a perfect tool to align your teams in your organization. The 5 Bold Steps Vision® Canvas was created by David Sibbet, of the Grove International.