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Creative Confidence Podcast

The Power of Play: Michelle Lee

Mar 5, 2024
Discover the power of play in problem-solving with Michelle Lee. Learn about transitioning from engineering to toy design, the shift in problem-solving approaches, and how embracing a playful mindset can enhance creativity and collaboration. Michelle Lee shares insights on leveraging complexity for innovative problem-solving and the importance of creativity in finding solutions.
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Quick takeaways

  • Embracing play and imagination can challenge assumptions and enable innovative problem-solving.
  • Transitioning from engineering to toy design allows the integration of problem-solving skills with playful thinking.

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The Power of Play for Problem Solving

Play is a powerful tool that can help us approach complex problems with creativity and curiosity. By embracing play and imagination, we can challenge assumptions, think outside the box, and explore multiple possibilities in problem solving. Michelle Lee, a play expert at IDEO, emphasizes the importance of adopting a playful mindset to tackle challenges and engage in social play to gather diverse perspectives.

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