Jeremy Utley, an adjunct professor at Stanford specializing in creativity, and Kian Gohar, founder of Geolab and bestselling author, dive deep into the world of AI as a creative collaborator. They emphasize treating AI as a teammate rather than a tool for rote answers. Discover their five-step methodology, Fix-It, which enhances idea generation through iterative dialogue. The discussion reveals how rethinking AI's role can unlock untapped innovation potential, making it an essential partner in brainstorming and problem-solving.

Jeremy Utley, Director of Executive Education at Stanford's d.school, dives into the world of brainstorming. He reveals that most leaders underestimate the sheer volume of ideas needed for innovation—2,000 to one! Discussing cognitive closure, he explains how familiar solutions can stifle creativity. Jeremy offers fresh tactics for effective brainstorming, emphasizing low-barrier prototyping and problem framing. By fostering collaborative environments and embracing failures, he suggests teams can turn brainstorming into a continuous journey of innovation.

Join Jeremy Utley, a creativity expert from Stanford, David McRaney, a researcher on genius and cognitive biases, and entrepreneur Henrik Werdelin as they explore the transformative power of AI. They discuss how AI, like GPT, can boost creativity and foster understanding in communications. Shifting mindsets about AI's potential is key, as is using personality insights for effective dialogues. The trio delves into AI’s role in resolving conflicts, enhancing learning, and navigating complex conversations, all while maintaining a balance between skepticism and optimism.

If you want to be more innovative, you need to start by changing the way you think about creativity. Good ideas aren't the result of pure wisdom, but rather the practice of innovation. Learn how to tap into surprising and valuable ideas on demand and fill the creative pipeline with breakthrough ideas. Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this engaging discussion, Jeremy Utley, Director at Stanford's D School and expert in innovation strategy, shares transformative insights from his book, Ideaflow. He emphasizes that every problem is an idea’s problem, encouraging a shift in perspective to unlock creative solutions. Jeremy explores the vital link between hope and creativity, and how maintaining a hopeful mindset fuels innovative thinking. He also tackles the '10x dilemma' in sustainable growth, urging businesses to focus on generating viable solutions as the key metric for success.