Every day we have moments that aren’t driven by deadlines and To Do Lists. Those brief moments help you re-charge your batteries, but too much down time can sap your creativity in the end. That’s why many famous companies have given their employees the freedom to creatively explore new avenues and problem-solve their way into revolutionary, money-making “a-ha” moments. Gold Medal has had its own Eureka moments that have lead to industry advancements like Auto Cool Down in the cotton candy machines to prevent sugar from clogging and the Dual Chili Cheese Dispensers to easily give customers premium products while saving valuable counter space.
Read about the origins of the Post-It Note and 3M’s innovative “15% time projects” in Steve Strauss’ Ask an Expert column.
