Category: Training
Implementing Innovation (Stanford Leading Innovation notes)
Knowing doing gap. A decision by itself means nothing Turning knowledge into action Avoiding the smart‐talk trap Smart talk happens now, smart action happens later Some organisations and bosses make things worse by rewarding smart talk rather than smart action Don Peterson, ex CEO of Ford, credited with keeping the company alive in the 80s, ‘Ford was so desperate to save the company, that even though I’m a boring guy, they put somebody in charge who … Continue Reading Implementing Innovation (Stanford Leading Innovation notes)
Routine vs. Creative work (Stanford Leading Innovation notes)
Bob Sutton: Simplified: Innovation = Creativity + Implementation Diego Rodriguez (IDEO) (to clients): What is your space for failing? (also, what are the acceptable forms of failure in your organisation?) Note. Rodriguez now prefers ‘accelerated learning’ to failing (or ‘rapid learning’ rather than ‘rapid failing’). Avoid a single ‘prototyping/ innovation room’ … Continue Reading Routine vs. Creative work (Stanford Leading Innovation notes)
We can work it out. Dealing with difficult people
From Evernote, using the memory of the less good days of the CBK for a better result. Don’t hide – face it. Don’t let anxiety chew you up. Initiate contact to accelerate tension reduction. Change ‘who is in charge’ – disarm them by taking control of the situation or at least your … Continue Reading We can work it out. Dealing with difficult people