

Creative Collaboration with IDEO CEO Mike Peng (Replay)
15 snips Jul 29, 2025
Mike Peng, CEO of IDEO, who previously led their Tokyo Studio, dives into the nuances of creative collaboration alongside Suzanne Gibbs Howard, Founder of IDEO U. They discuss the importance of fostering trust and navigating ambiguity for innovation. Mike shares insights on leveraging diverse perspectives and the challenges of remote teamwork. He emphasizes the need for structured creativity and preparing teams to embrace tension. This conversation provides timeless strategies for leaders aiming to cultivate breakthrough ideas in complex environments.
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Diverse Perspectives Unlock Solutions
- Complex problems require diverse perspectives for better solutions.
- Leaders must shift from dictating ideas to enabling team collaboration.
Prep First, Then Accelerate
- Invest time in prep and tolerate initial inefficiency.
- This early investment accelerates and improves long-term outcomes.
Farming Youth Engagement in Thailand
- Addressing farmers' aging workforce in Thailand sparked creative solutions.
- Diverse collaborators helped identify motivations beyond just crop yield.