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Uncover the incredible journey of Nvidia, from its humble beginnings in a Denny's diner to becoming a global leader in AI and high-performance computing and gain insights in the fascinating story of Jensen Huang, the visionary behind Nvidia, and how his unique background and daring leadership propelled the company to new heights.
Explore the serendipitous phone call that transformed their gaming GPUs into revolutionary tools for scientific research and the many lessons of adaptability, visionary leadership, and strategic pivots that can inspire you to foster innovation within your own teams and projects. Whether you're a senior manager, project leader, or analyst, this episode is packed with insights to help you navigate the complexities of creativity in the business world.
Join us on this enlightening journey and let's boost your creativity together!
(00:00) Intro
(05:37) Daringly reduce lead time by 75%
(12:45) Inspiring an entire organization towards long term vision
(16:06) Lessons for our listeners in their day to day lives
(20:19) Pivoting greatly reduces time-to-insights
(25:59) From 55% to 95% accuracy, Nvidia delivers AI breakthrough
(31:22) Key lessons from Nvidia's innovation strategy
(33:37) Cross departmental collaboration can lead to innovation opportunities
(36:50) Key Takeaways -
Welcome back, Boosters! Are you ready to dive deep into the world of personality tests and their impact on creativity? Join us as we debunk the myths surrounding popular personality assessments like Myers-Briggs and DISC profiles, and explore the scientifically validated Big Five personality traits. Discover how personality influences creative potential and performance, and learn practical tips on how to shape your personality to boost creativity.
We'll discuss the fascinating correlation between openness to new experiences and creative performance, and how you can intentionally change your personality traits to enhance your creative output. From understanding the role of neuroticism in creativity to exploring the importance of conscientiousness, extraversion, and agreeableness, this episode is packed with insights that will help you navigate the complexities of creativity in a business context.
Join us on this enlightening journey and let's boost your creativity together!
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(00:00) Intro
(02:10) The Limitations of Popular Personality Tests
(04:25) The Scientific Validity of the Big Five Personality Traits
(06:45) The Role of Personality in Creativity
(09:30) Understanding the Big Five Dimensions
(12:00) The Impact of Openness to New Experiences
(15:20) Can We Change Our Personality?
(18:40) The Interplay of Personality Traits in Creativity
(22:10) Practical Tips for Shaping Your Personality
(25:30) The Importance of Mindfulness and Meditation
(28:00) Engaging in New Experiences to Boost Creativity
(30:15) The Role of Conscientiousness, Extraversion, and Agreeableness
(33:20) Mitigating the Negative Impact of Neuroticism
(36:10) Conclusion and Final Thoughts -
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This episode is perfect for anyone who's ever been curious about hacking their brain to enhance creativity and innovation, or simply fascinated by the brain's workings during creative spurts.
Expect to delve into the cognitive processes of a product developer and grasp the complex dance of neurotransmitters during various stages of creative thought.
Join the Boosters as they uncover the neuroscience of creativity and let's boost your creativity together.
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(00:00) Intro
(03:10) Unusual Creative Brain Networks
(04:15) Neurotransmitters related to creativity
(11:05) Understanding Cognitive Creative Thinking
(15:15) Using LLM Models for Assosciative Thinking
(17:00) Time and Place for Associative and Convergent Thinking
(18:50) DFN, Executive Network and the Salience Network
(20:00) Meditation Increasing Activity in DFN
(21:15) Alcohol and Caffeine's Effect on Creativity
(24:30) Ben Affleck Judges Great Ideas
(25:40) Does LSD Stimulate Your Creativity?
(30:52) Cognitive Limitations to Creativity
(37:52) Neurodivergence and Creativity
(43:53) Neurotransmitters During the Creative Process
(52:08) Achieving An Optimal Neurochemical State -
Welcome back, Boosters! Get ready to dive into the vibrant world of creativity in our latest episode. Join us as we uncover the fascinating traits that set creative children apart and explore the dynamic interplay between nature and nurture in fostering creativity.
From the importance of openness to new experiences to the surprising role of neuroticism in fueling creativity, we'll delve into the complex landscape of creative development. Discover practical tips and strategies for parents to nurture their child's creative spirit and create an environment that fosters innovation and exploration.
But wait, there's more! Recent studies from Africa challenge the notion that psychological safety is a prerequisite for creativity, sparking a discussion on the 'Goldilocks' amount of safety needed to cultivate creativity effectively. We'll also explore the critical role of self-efficacy in empowering individuals to embrace their creative potential.
As we navigate the delicate balance between conformity and innovation, we'll uncover the secrets of problem-solving with curiosity and delve into the transformative power of embracing boredom as a catalyst for creativity. Plus, we'll debunk common myths about time pressure and procrastination, revealing the emotional hurdles that can hinder or unleash our creative potential.
Join us on this enlightening journey and let's boost your creativity together!
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(00:00) Intro
(02:40) Defining creativity
(04:45) Nurture vs Nature - Being born with creativity
(07:30) Traits of Creative Children
(10:25) Complex Relationship Between Neurotiscism and Creativity
(12:30) The Role of Parents and a Safe Environment
(13:50) The "Goldilocks Zone of Safety for Creative Development"
(15:30) Self-Efficacy and Locus of Control
(17:20) The Impact of Education on Creative Expression
(22:40) Norms vs. Novelty
(27:00) Stucture and Creative Freedom
(33:30) Boredom as a Catalyst for Creativity
(39:30) A Parenting Model For Nurturing Creative Minds
(49:00) The Influence of Deadlines on Creativity
(51:00) Managing Procrastination
(56:10) The Paradox of Choice
(01:02:40) Identifying Creative Children
(01:10:30) A Rule-based approach to Creativity
(01:15:00) The Relationships between Curiosity and Creativity -
Welcome back Boosters! We are graced with Simran Jaiswal's presence and insights in today's episode.
Our 4-part series on the Creative Problem Solving Journey has had us journey across many treacherous waters, but we've found safe path in the seas of Problem Clarification, Ideation, Maturation and lastly Implementation.
These methods and frameworks, however, are established for people who find themselves traversing the hallways of corporate life. Our curiosity naturally knows no limits, so we had to reach out to Simran Jaiswal who is brand manager, label head and leading creative efforts for many artists and brands interacting with Universal Music Group in India.
Simran is at the intersection of creative and corporate life and she helps us shine a light on how creativity and innovation looks like in that context.
Tune in and let's boost your creativity together!
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(00:00) Intro
(02:55) Creativity as a 6th Sense
(03:45) The Role of Mood in Creativity
(05:10) Creating a Jolly Mood for Creativity
(07:42) Using Dreaming as A Creative Tool
(08:30) Influence of Artistic Heritage On Business and Creativity
(09:40) Becoming a Marketer and The Role of Creativity
(10:55) Creativity in Marketing and Design
(12:25) The Importance of Authenticity in Branding
(14:18) Collaboration in Marketing Projects
(18:40) Balancing Creativity and Deadlines
(20:00) Debunking Myths in Branding Strategy
(21:50) The Constant Process of Brand Strategy
(22:40) Creating Content the Converts in 3-5 Seconds
(25:20) Brands Collaborating with Artists
(27:35) Gen Z Are Ruining Movies
(29:00) Thumb-Sized Buttons: Using Insights to Modify Creative Products
(31:45) Finding Inspiration and Creativity In a Cup of Coffee
(34:35) Creating a Creative Process
(36:55) Challenges in Idea Execution
(39:53) The Role of AI in Creativity
(42:40) Trends and Developments in Brand Strategy
(45:45) Minimalism as a Brand's Cornerstone
(47:55) The Shape Circle as an Innovative Solution
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Embark on the next chapter of "The Journey of Creative Problem Solving" with Creativity Boosters! In this episode, we unravel the intricacies of Implementation, the pivotal phase that breathes life into innovation.
We kick off this episode by exploring the distinctive traits of the Soccer Coach, Engineer, Nurse, and Entrepreneur personality traits and how personality types should impact your communication and collaboration. We unravel the art of involving different personality types at various stages in the implementation process, fostering a harmonious journey from conception to realization.
This episode will leave you well versed in the realm of Change Management, where we'll guide you through preparing for change, managing the change process, and reinforcing the change to ensure seamless integration.
The episode culminates with a reflection on the invaluable lessons learned throughout our 4-part Journey of Creative Problem-Solving.
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Welcome back to Creativity Boosters! In this next installment of "The Journey of Creative Problem Solving," we advance beyond idea clarification and ideation to delve into the crucial phase of idea maturation.
Building upon our previous episodes, where we navigated through the initial stages of idea clarification and the exploration of potential solutions, we now explore techniques and frameworks to develop and refine the generated ideas.
We kick off by exploring an "outside-in" approach to ideation, focusing on a user-centered methodology for developing solutions that resonate with users' needs.
You can expect to uncover the power of prototyping as a method to mature ideas, illustrated by Dyson's iterative process of over 5000 attempts for a specific solution and gain insights into the nuances between prototyping and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs).
You will learn how to effectively select ideas for maturation, considering parameters such as desirability, feasibility, viability - and maybe loveability?
Delve deeper into the importance of desirability as a crucial parameter in idea selection.
Join us as we connect the dots between idea clarification, ideation the critical phase of idea maturation. Listen closely to become empowered during this phase of your Creative Problem Solving Journey and let's boost your creativity together!
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(00:00) Intro
(02:45) Outside-In Approach to Ideation
(04:30) User-Centered Approach to Developing Solutions
(06:45) Prototyping Mature Ideas & Bedtime Story Brilliance
(16:55) Prototyping vs. Minimum Viable Products
(26:30) Selecting Ideas: Parameters for Success
(30:30) Is Desirability the Most Important Factor?
(33:05) More Bedtime Stories
(37:50) The Value of Pilot-testing and Feedback Loops
(40:30) The Cost of Idea Maturation
(43:20) What is Structural Failure in your Processes?
(44:40) Creativity Jam
(47:15) Closing Remarks -
Welcome to another episode of Creativity Boosters! In this enlightening episode, we delve deep into the art of ideation and uncover the secrets to facilitating workshops that spark a multitude of high-quality ideas.
We kick off with a fun analogy, inviting you to imagine yourself as a kangaroo to introduce the concept of heuristics to set the stage for creative thinking and you will soon after discover why ideation is crucial for generating, developing, and effectively communicating groundbreaking business ideas.
Expect also to learn the critical instances when ideation may not be suitable as well as learning how to apply unconventional sources for ideas like the "Get Fired"-technique.
Join us on this journey to unlock your creative potential and learn practical workshop techniques for ideation that lead to innovative solutions. Tune in to Creativity Boosters and let's boost your creativity together!
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(00:00) - The Kangaroo Heuristic
(06:00) - Generating Groundbreaking Ideas
(09:50) - Failures of Ideation: The Dance of Change Management
(12:10) - Monkey vs. Suit: Decoding System 1 vs. System 2 Thinking
(15:30) - Creating the Environment for Ideation Success
(18:10) - Out-of-the-Box Ideas: Unlikely Sources, Unexpected Results
(20:50) - Exploring the Many Forms of Ideation
(22:30) - Knowing When Not to Ideate
(25:50) - Fresh Perspectives: Non-Experts in the Ideation Mix
(29:20) - Ground Rules for Ideation
(31:00) - SCAMPER Unveiled: Transforming Existing Products and Services
(39:00) - Elon Musk's Rocket Ride: Innovating with Cost Efficiency
(46:40) - Challenging Assumptions to Craft Original Ideas
(52:00) - Host Favorites: Techniques for Effective Implementation
(54:30) - Picking the Pearls: Selecting Top-Notch Ideas
(58:50) - Essentials of Ideation -
Welcome to another insightful episode of Creativity Boosters! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of creative problem solving and explore the incredible power of asking one simple question: "Why?"
We begin by breaking down the four key stages of creative problem solving: Clarify, Ideation, Develop, and Implementation. Each stage is a crucial part of transforming challenges into innovative solutions.
We also share a surprising story about elevators and the unexpected lessons they teach us about perceiving and tackling problems and why expanding the solution space is essential for finding the right answers that resonate with the right people.
Additionally, we explore the concept of setting direction based on hypotheses rather than rushing to solutions and how this shift can lead to more impactful outcomes.
And by the end, we will make you consider whether you need to change your approach or simply add "lubricant" to your current one. This question will highlight the importance of evaluating the root of the problem.
Join us on this enlightening journey as we uncover the nuances of creative problem solving and problem understanding. Tune in to Creativity Boosters, and let's boost your creativity together!
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(00:00) - Unlocking the Secrets of Creative Problem Solving
(00:58) - The 'Why' Factor: Your Key to Unleashing Innovation
(02:28) - Finding Solutions Tailored to the Right People
(03:05) - The Power of 'Why': A Game-Changer for Problem Solvers
(04:25) - Elevator Insights: Surprising Lessons in Problem Solving
(08:05) - Redefining Problem Solving: Think Beyond the Obvious
(15:38) - The Hidden Layers of Problems: What Lies Beneath?
(22:20) - The Perils of Unresolved Disagreements on Problems
(27:50) - Cracking the Code: Understanding the Local Context
(29:20) - Hypotheses vs. Solutions: Shaping the Right Direction
(30:50) - Lubricant or Transformation: What Does the Problem Demand?
(33:00) - From Ideas to Impact: Developing Solutions That Matter
(36:50) - Reframing for Success: Seven Practices to Try
(48:40) - Mastering the Art of Effective Reframing: Key Takeaways
(51:40) Creativity Jam
(54:20) Choosing the Best Problem Solving Framework -
Welcome to another episode of Creativity Boosters! In this exciting episode, we dive into the world of startups and innovation with a special guest, Søren Nielsen, the author of the book "Death By Innovation Theater." Join us as we uncover the truths behind innovation theater and discover valuable insights for startup survival.
Søren Nielsen, former CEO and co-founder of the startup ERNIT, shares his firsthand experience of how innovation theater can be detrimental to young companies. Through his captivating storytelling, he reveals important lessons learned from his entrepreneurial journey and offers practical advice on how other startups (and even corporates) can avoid the perils of innovation theater.
During our conversation, we explore the concept of innovation theater and its damaging effects on startups, discussing why it often becomes more about showcasing than achieving tangible results. Søren Nielsen's unique perspective sheds light on the dangers of partnering with corporates and the need for genuine innovation within the startup ecosystem.
Join us as we uncover the secrets of startup survival, learn how to navigate the challenges of innovation theater, and gain practical strategies to build sustainable businesses. Tune in to Creativity Boosters, and let's boost your creativity together!
Note: To learn more about Søren Nielsen and his extensive work in the startup and entrepreneurship space, be sure to check out his LinkedIn profile at [https://www.linkedin.com/in/s%C3%B8ren-nielsen-7134a35/].
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(00:00) Intro
(02:16) Welcome to Søren!
(04:00) Are you "doing" or just talking about doing?
(05:10) Implementation above all else
(07:15) Shoelaces are fundamental for innovation
(10:00) Balancing risk and rewards
(11:45) Don't fall in love with technology
(16:30) Vanity metrics don't push your solution forward
(19:25) How did media attention affect ERNIT?
(23:00) Polishing a rock thinking it's a diamond
(24:40) Releasing-to-production too early in organizations
(26:11) How do you push aside your ego and truly listen to the market?
(28:23) Wisdom from mistakes
(30:26) Why are innovation labs pushed outside the organizations?
(32:25) Is the goal of innovation to integrate or for branding?
(33:49) The real metrics to measure innovation
(38:31) Innovation as a numbers game
(41:14) Moving quickly past an organization's internal processes
(45:06) Learn to hack production data
(46:35) Collaborating with startups
(49:36) Creativity Jam
(54:08) Your credit card is magical
(01:05:20) Startup-Corporate Collaborations
(01:07:35) Funding and revenue streams
(01:12:47) Watch out for these red flags in your organization
(01:14:51) Most Creative Invention
(01:19:06) Key takeaways -
Welcome to Episode 8 of Creativity Boosters! In this exciting episode, we have the privilege of interviewing Jasmina Pless, the Head of Entrepreneurship at the Danish Chamber of Commerce. Join us as we delve into the world of innovation in Denmark and explore the strategies and initiatives that drive success.
We also pick Jasmina's brain on how we can make Denmark even more innovative and create a nurturing ecosystem for high-growth companies to flourish. We discuss strategies to retain these companies within the country, ensuring long-term economic growth and competitiveness.
Join us for this captivating conversation as we uncover the path to future innovations in Denmark. Tune in to Creativity Boosters, and let's together explore the secrets behind driving innovation and building a thriving entrepreneurial landscape. Get ready to be inspired!
Note: To learn more about Jasmina Pless and her extensive work in the startup and entrepreneurship space, be sure to check out her LinkedIn profile at [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminapless/].
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(00:00) Intro
(02:46) What does Danish Chamber of Commerce do?
(06:33) Most critical competencies to succeed
(10:30) Value of role models
(18:12) How do people talk about failures in startups?
(21:45) Fuck up Nights
(22:55) How is Denmark ranked on innovation and entrepreneurship?
(25:40) Value of startup-corporate partnerships
(30:15) Denmark doesn't foster high-growth companies
(33:30) Scaling companies in Denmark
(36:35) Are we good at growing talents in the EU? Love keeps talents in the country
(38:45) Incentive for corporations to work with startups
(43:10) Embracing failures and other inspiring startups processes
(46:00) Embracing failures within your own context
(46:30) No one got fired for buying an IBM omputer
(48:30) Seeing problems others can't (diversity)
(50:45) Do investors consider diversity?
(55:08) How to prioritize which startup to fund?
(1:00:50) Making Denmark more innovative
(1:04:40) Difference between a startup and a newly established company? Low and High productivity
(1:08:40) Most creative startup you've seen
(1:11:08) Keeping unicorns in Denmark
(1:13:15) How do you define innovation and creativity?
(1:18:12) Creativity Jam
(1:21:38) What is the most creative invention of all mankind?
(1:22:55) Key takeaways -
Welcome to the latest episode of Creativity Boosters, where we explore the intersection of creativity and business. In this episode, we will discuss the art of storytelling and how it can impact employees' ability to drive innovation within their organizations.
In this episode Dinko & Nikhil explore how storytelling can enhance persuasive skills, help develop innovative ideas, and create a sense of unity among team members.
Join us as we delve into questions such as: What makes storytelling such a powerful tool for business creativity? How can metaphors help employees connect with stakeholders and inspire innovative thinking? And how can storytelling help middle managers and young professionals drive an innovation agenda in their organizations?
Tune in to Creativity Boosters, and let's boost your creativity together!
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(00:00) Intro
(01:00) Sharing ideas through storytelling
(02:55) Why should people follow your ideas?
(06:53) Why stories are so powerful?
(13:45) Even great ideas need persuaders
(17:34) Amazon using press releases to promote new ideas
(20:24) Bringing Johnny to the meeting
(24:20) Middle managers gathering teams around a shared goal
(26:05) Metaphors & Pokémons
(28:45) Employees are storyhunters
(32:40) Creativity Jam -
Welcome to another episode of Creativity Boosters! In this episode, Dinko and Nikhil will be discussing how technology, and in particular ChatGPT, are affecting employees' ability to apply business creativity and drive innovation within their organizations.
We will explore questions such as: How does technology impact the creative process in the workplace? How can ChatGPT and other AI-powered tools be used to enhance creativity? And what are the challenges that companies face when integrating technology into their creative processes?
Then we'll share our experiences and offer practical advice on how to leverage technology to drive business creativity and innovation. We will also delve into the potential risks of relying too heavily on technology, and the importance of finding a balance between technological advancements and human creativity.
Join us as we explore the intersection of technology and business creativity, and learn how to harness the power of technology to drive innovation in your organization. Tune in to Creativity Boosters, and let's boost your creativity together!
(00:00) - Intro
(01:15) - Which jobs is AI coming to take over?
(05.30) - What is ChatGPT?
(11:28) - Does technology hinder business creativity?
(12:10) - ChatGPT beats us in a creativity jam?
(15:26) - Understanding your problem before Googleing
(17:20) - Are hard skills being replaced by prompters?
(20:10) - Is ChatGPT becoming a disruptor for Google?
(23:50) - What if Germany won WWII?
(27:04) - Bringing back the dead
(31:28) - How can we use tools to become more innovative?
(37:38) - Learning from mistakes to foster more creativity
(39:10) - How should a manager use ChatGPT?
(40:43) - How should an employee use it ChatGPT?
(43:50) - Takeaways
(45:45) - Creativity Jam -
In this episode, we are joined by Alain Proietti, Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition, Diversity and Inclusion at Novo Nordisk, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. We will be discussing how to recruit innovative candidates, and the challenges and opportunities that come with fostering creativity within an organization.
Our guest will share their insights on how Novo Nordisk attracts and retains top talent, and how they support creativity and innovation within the company. We will also delve into the concept of organizational slack, and how having the right resources and support systems in place can help employees take on new challenges and push the boundaries of what is possible.
Join us as we explore these topics and more, and learn how to build a more creative and innovative workforce. Tune in to Creativity Boosters, and let's boost your organization's creativity together.
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(00:00) - Introducing Alain Proietti
(01:49) - Defining Talent Aquistion
(02:44) - Becoming attractive to the candidates you want before the need for them arises
(05:28) - Defining Business Creativity
(08:00) - Impact of CEOs telling us to be more innovative
(12:43) - How do you know that you have become an innovative organization
(15:33) - Can divergent thinkers be accepted in structured organizations
(18:45) - Actions to increase inclusion of creative candidates
(23:06) - Evaluating if a candidate is creative
(27:00) - Recruiting creative talents for an uncreative organization
(31:29) - Three learnings an organization can apply to successfully aquire and onboard creative talents
(33:54) - Organizational slack
(37:00) - Most creative invention
(39:09) - Creativity Jam -
In this episode of Creativity Boosters, Dinko and Nikhil explore the role of creativity in driving innovation in organizations. They begin by discussing the importance of attracting and retaining creative talent, and the benefits it can bring to an organization.
The hosts then turn their attention to real-life examples from companies like Google, and discuss the various strategies and practices these companies have implemented to recruit *smart creatives*.
Next, the hosts discuss how to identify and evaluate creative job candidates according to academia. They delve into the various theories and models of creativity, and how they can be applied in the hiring process to identify individuals who are adept at business creativity.
In conclusion, the hosts discuss the potential benefits of creativity as a competitive advantage, and how organizations can use it to drive innovation and growth in the modern business landscape.
Tune in to Creativity Boosters, and let's boost your organization's creativity together.
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(00:00) - Creativity as a competitive advantage
(09:00) - Link between being late and being creative
(11:00) - Are you a procrastinator or are you just reflecting on non linear solutions to the task at hand
(12:00) - Questions to identify a creative candidate
(15:00) - Benefit of having creative candidates
(19:57) - Being bold enough to try new things
(21:52) - Creative traits to look for in candidates
(22:45) - How do to measure business creativity through tests
(23:36) - Creative traits according to academia
(39:19) - 6 indicators of creativity - testing for creativity -
In this episode we sit down with renowned professor Christan Byrge and ask him any and everything regarding innovation, creativity and if some animals are more creative than others.
Key takeaways include:
- Value of taking "low cognitive pauses"
- Creative confidence is key to develop innovative solutions
- Windows of opportunity... the magical place where ideas are shared
- The competences you need to become more creative
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In this episode expect to learn how innovation has fuelled (pun very much intended) the sport of Le Mans, which attributes are necessary for athletes and for high performers in your organization to jump higher and present ideas that stick the landing.
We also dive into the different innovation approaches and what that means for your approach in the next company brainstorming session. -
In the episode, our Creativity Boosters dive deep into what baby strollers and airplane design can tell us about innovation.
They offer some practical advice on how to implement "idea combination" as a fixed element in all your innovation sprints.
And most importantly, you get to learn who the Creativity Boosters really are.
So exciting!
