Masters of Scale
Pixar’s Ed Catmull: Throw out your rules
Dec 5, 2023
Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar and president of Walt Disney Animation Studios, shares his insights on creativity and leadership. He emphasizes that there’s no perfect process for achieving goals; rules need constant re-evaluation to foster innovation. Ed reveals the impact of Steve Jobs’ evolving leadership style on company culture and discusses the transition from short films to Pixar's full-length features, highlighting the importance of collaboration and open communication in driving creative success.
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Quick takeaways
- Embracing constant tweaking and reinvention of creative processes leads to sustained innovation.
- Creating a collaborative environment and encouraging ownership fosters a supportive culture where creativity can flourish.
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The Power of Reinventing Creative Processes
Ed Catmull and his team at Pixar developed a dynamic and sustainable creative culture by embracing the constant tweaking, hacking, and reinvention of their creative processes. This allowed them to adapt to new challenges and keep their creative edge.
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