Building a Dream Team.
3 Ways to Spark Creative Collaboration (& My Christmas Pinterest Board)
It’s never too early to start dreaming about Christmas! I’ve been pinning away on my Christmas Pinterest board (yes, already) and it’s overflowing with inspiration—festive tables, wild color combos, and a few ideas that might just be a little too crazy… or maybe just crazy enough 😊.
But here’s the truth:
The best ideas never happen alone. Collaboration is the secret sauce that turns good into great and brings everyone along for the ride. You need a “dream team” if you’re truly going to do something incredible.
So, let us help motivate you today to create or reshape your dream team this week.
3 Ways to Invite People to Dream With You
Make the Invitation Fun
Don’t just announce a meeting, invite people to dream. Share your Pinterest board, a playlist, or a wild “what if?” question. Let them know their ideas are wanted and needed.Create a Central Space for an “Idea Exchange”
Set up a shared digital board (Pinterest, Trello, Notion, Google Drive) where everyone can drop links, photos, or voice notes. A central “idea exchange” means nothing gets lost, and everyone can add to the mix. Send people links, songs, or articles that inspire you. Ask them to bring their own. Host a “show and tell” or idea swap at your next gathering. The more cross-pollination, the better.Celebrate the Wild Cards and Listen for Surprises
Encourage “out there” ideas because sometimes the youngest or newest team members have the freshest vision. Esteem every contribution, no matter how small or quirky. Pay attention to who’s quietly creative. Maybe someone is going to uni (or college for our American friends) for design, or there’s a kid doodling in the back row of church. Invite them in! Sometimes the best ideas come from the edges, not the center.
The Dream Team: Who to call when you need….
Sometimes you’ll need an expert or two to call for that “thing” you’re working on. I wanted to open up our contacts today to some of the best people we know leading in these spaces. They live all over, but work everywhere.
Creative brainstorming, design, art, and event producing:
Lauren and Dan Brook
The Brook Studio
Stage and set design and space creation, including CAD drawings:
Geoff Foster
wolviroad.com
Art Director and Photographer:
Bel Litchfield
anabel.com.au
Video and Film:
Rich Cause
richardcause.com
Social Media Management:
Kayleigh Alexander
A brilliant Worship leader for an event (who will lead you to places you wish you’d discovered earlier):
Bella Taylor Smith
Music Producer/Songwriters:
Josh Cole - Nashville based.
Nick Paton - Sydney based.
Coming Thursday: The Brainstorming Breakthrough
This week, we're excited to be sharing our full framework for running creative brainstorming sessions that actually work, plus the exact prompts, templates, and “idea killer” strategies we use to unlock our team’s best ideas.
Paid subscribers get:
30+ proven brainstorming prompts
Downloadable templates for in-person and virtual teams
The “Idea Killer Survival Guide” (how to keep creativity alive in any group)
Real-life case studies from our Worship Lab at the Renaissance Conference, Qld.
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And for our paid subscribers… I thought I’d share my Pinterest board so you can see where my head is at for Christmas. It includes the things that are sparking imagination at the moment.
Ready to dream together?