At Work with The Ready Brave New Work 26. Ready For Anything: Innovation
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Apr 9, 2020 Explore how innovation thrives in chaos, especially during a pandemic. The hosts discuss the joy of adopting pets as a motivational tool. They highlight the need for innovation beyond R&D and how constraints can foster creativity. The rise of side hustles among the creative class is emphasized, showcasing cultural resilience. Remote work dynamics are dissected, focusing on emotional intelligence and user experience. Finally, practical strategies for promoting serendipity and fresh insights in organizations are shared.
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Idea Origins
- Aaron Dignan finds it difficult to claim credit for ideas due to his poor memory of their origins.
- He believes it's easy to misremember the source of ideas, as others may have contributed.
Second Dog
- Rodney Evans's big idea is getting a second dog, contrasting with Dignan's software platform idea.
- He finds the prospect of dog adoption entertaining and a welcome distraction during isolation.
Broadening Innovation
- The podcast promotes a broad view of innovation, encompassing all aspects of an organization, not just products.
- Innovation is viewed as a continuous learning and evolving process across all functions.