Editorial

Opinion

Why we're saying RIP to the overnight success story.

For Idealog's latest issue, we explored the theme of transformation in business and how change is a constant, but with that, inevitably, comes failure. Idealog editor Elly Strang says the conclusion she came to – much like tech entrepreneur Robett Hollis' hashtag#RIPTallPoppy call out – was adding another death to the mix: RIP to the overnight success story. It does a disservice to all the founders out there shedding blood, sweat and tears into their ventures. Here, she shares why we need to recalibrate what success looks like, by being more realistic about what happens in that journey towards it.

Creativity Month

Why diversity of thought and of experience leads to greater creativity

By Elly Strang

Idealog's Creativity Issue is out now. Editor Elly Strang explains the thinking behind the issue's theme, 'With greater diversity comes greater creativity' – and why companies with staff who have a unique range of thoughts and experiences creates an environment that is more conducive to creativity.