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Faith Driven Entrepreneur

Episode 259 - Practicing Innovation with Jeremy Utley

Jul 25, 2023
Jeremy Utley, co-author of Ideaflow, discusses the practice of innovation and the importance of treating it as a habit. He emphasizes the need for generating multiple ideas and taking risks. The chapter also highlights the significance of speaking up and sharing unique perspectives in order to achieve successful innovation.
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Quick takeaways

  • Innovation is not a one-time event but a continuous practice that can be nurtured and regularly practiced to navigate challenges and uncertainties in problem-solving.
  • To achieve successful innovation, it is crucial to generate a large volume of ideas and embrace the concept of 'first idea, worst idea,' as quality does not correlate with the arrival time of ideas.

Deep dives

Innovation is a Practice, Not an Event

Jeremy Udley, an expert on innovation, stresses that innovation is not a one-time occurrence but a continuous practice. He argues that every individual has the capacity to be innovative and solve problems effectively. Innovation is not limited to technology; it encompasses finding effective solutions in various fields like HR or finance. By treating innovation as a capacity that can be nurtured and regularly practiced, individuals and organizations can navigate the challenges and uncertainties that come with problem-solving. Innovation requires generating and testing multiple ideas, understanding that failure is a necessary part of the process. Effective problem-solving is crucial in entrepreneurship, and it involves embracing the practice of innovation and being open to exploring new possibilities.

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