S8 E2: The Future Belongs to Everyday Innovators

We welcome Dr. Tessa Forshaw (Harvard Graduate School of Education) and Rich Braden (founder of People Rocket LLC), co-authors of "Innovation-ish," to challenge the myth that innovation belongs only to Silicon Valley geniuses. After analyzing 80+ innovation frameworks, they discovered that most people don't recognize their own creative problem-solving abilities. We explore practical strategies for helping you see yourselves as innovators, overcoming cognitive caution, and fostering innovation even in traditional organizations. Learn more about the book at https://www.innovationish.com/.

 

00:00 Cold Open and banter

03:08 Introducing the Book 'Innovation-ish'

03:32 The Journey of Creativity and Innovation

05:56 Improv and Design Thinking

17:22 Divergent and Convergent Thinking in Organizations

19:58 The Challenge of Innovation in Organizations

21:34 Innovation Hesitation and Cognitive Caution

24:16 Balancing Risk and Innovation

26:24 Encouraging Metacognition in the Workplace

28:27 Fostering Creativity and Collaboration

33:05 Teaching Creative Problem Solving

38:17 Conclusion and Book Recommendations

 

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