by Joe Watson | Nov 27, 2023 | Creativity, Innovation
One of the things I like about design thinking is the vast array of tools available in the proverbial toolbox, particularly the ones that help uncover underlying themes. These tools allow us to understand and empathize with people in meaningful, human ways. One...
by Joe Watson | Nov 13, 2023 | Creativity, Innovation
In a recent interview, Grammy-winning artist Chris Stapleton shared insights into his creative process that extend beyond the realm of music and into the broader landscape of innovation. His words shed light on two crucial aspects of innovation: the intentional,...
by Joe Watson | Apr 29, 2021 | Innovation
My only real exposure to soccer came in the second grade, where I spent a brief period of time running around in the bee swarm that is a childrens’ soccer game. The majority of that season, however, was spent in in chicken pox isolation, so it was a bit odd to...
by Joe Watson | Aug 28, 2020 | Innovation
What is Design Thinking? Design thinking is not so much “a thing”, but more so “a way”. Below are sourced excerpts that explain design thinking in more detail and provide links to original articles. “Design thinking is an innovative...
by Joe Watson | Jun 3, 2020 | Creativity, Innovation, Leadership
The idea for this article has been percolating in my head for many months, and it’s something I’ve been hesitant to write for a long time. But here it is. I play Dungeons and Dragons. Even better, I believe that D&D has tremendous power to make organizations...
by Joe Watson | Feb 20, 2020 | Creativity, Innovation
Saw this Forbes article and it got me thinking about the Miles Davis quote, “If you’re not making mistakes, it’s a mistake.” Too often, failure is positioned as a negative instead of a positive step forward toward inevitable success....
