Convos (Blog)
Applied creativity and inventive thinking for regular people in everyday life.
Innovation Is Polarizing
Ok, I’ll say it. Innovation is a polarizing term. It can be tough to be innovative when the world seems to be spinning out of control. Within our organizations, resources are tight, people are burned out, and knowledge work is being outsourced to AI. But what if these are the exact right conditions for more innovation and creativity?
Invent Over Innovate
On the one hand I understand the urge to eyeroll every time someone claims an “innovative breakthrough.” On the other, sometimes we do arrive at truly ingenious solutions worth celebrating.
Innovation Means Agency
Innovation is an overused buzzword. Many groups I work with have a healthy dose of skepticism when it comes innovation. In my estimation, innovation is simply about taking personal ownership over a problem you are facing and finding solutions that make things better.