Vaughn Tan

Consultant, author, and professor Vaughn Tan discusses strategies for thriving in uncertainty. Topics include the uncertainty mindset, innovation in R&D teams, productive discomfort, managing certainty and embracing uncertainty in organizations, and memorable meals at an evolutionary restaurant.

In this episode, host Linus Lu talks to professor and writer Vaughn Tan about his ongoing salon series about not-knowing, and in particular, about risk, the different ways that the concept of risk is misapplied, and how to think more clearly about the things we don’t know. Vaughn's next salon on April 20th: https://interintellect.com/salon/thinking-about-not-knowing-misnaming-the-beasts/ Vaughn Tan: https://vaughntan.org/ Linus Lu: https://twitter.com/Linus_Lu

Vaughn Tan, author of "The Uncertainty Mindset," navigates the dynamic world of culinary R&D and its impact on innovation. He delves into how high-end cuisine has shifted from consistency to constant change, emphasizing an 'uncertainty mindset' that embraces risk as a path to creativity. Tan shares insights from top culinary teams, highlighting their innovative processes and the importance of psychological safety in leadership. He draws parallels between culinary challenges and those faced by traditional organizations, offering a fresh perspective on fostering innovation.

Vaughn Tan, author of the Uncertainty Mindset, discusses uncertainty, low-intervention wine, and population wheat. We learn from the best restaurants and their dealing with uncertainty. Investing in regenerative agriculture and food requires getting comfortable with not knowing.

Vaughn Tan, a consultant and strategy professor at University College London, shares insights on navigating uncertainty. He discusses how organizations often avoid uncertainty but need to embrace it for innovation. Vaughn highlights the distinction between risk and uncertainty, revealing how cultural experiences shape our responses to ambiguity. He introduces practical tools, like the IDK card deck, to help teams grow and adapt creatively. This engaging conversation emphasizes the importance of creativity and adaptability in leadership.