Big Skills describe something that outwardly seems like an impressive singular act but is actually made up of many small ones, sometimes done modestly. Knowing what these might be for you can take small things and make them grow. It’s tempting to want to find the one big skill that will set you apart. But …
Thinking in ‘seasons’ allows us to see systems at play that are disguised in the every day. To every thing there is a season.- Ecclesiastes 3:1 When I first recalled this biblical quote, I remembered it as everything, not every thing. It’s a subtle, but profound difference and is noted in the song with the …
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Teams are complicated beasts and require special care and attention. New research shows how to care for teams and ourselves. If you are working on an innovation or service design, chances are very likely you are working on or with a team. While you might not have a uniform, mascot, or supporters section waving flags, …
We can forget the needs of the people doing innovation. Looking after ourselves requires a new set of innovation skills. We continue our dive into the latest headlines from the Censemaking Innovation Newsletter with a focus on those resources that can help you — the innovator — look after yourself, perform better, and create better …
Change is much like taking a dive off the high diving board. It’s risks and perceptions are never what you think until you get to the top of the diving board, look down, and jump.
