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Week 4
Feb. 5 - Creativity is the basis for innovation; creativity of the mind, the environment and people. Our class will explore the extent to which organizational and individual innovation intermix. We found that behind innovation is fear; fear of idea failure and success. In discussion of our papers we concluded that while creating our organization we focused and shaped our companies in accordance to the factors we find essential. Most people shaped their organizations to adhere to a "common culture". This culture included the environment, community, relationships, and inclusion of both work and play in the office. These collectively are the key to maintaining innovation.
Feb. 5 - We began with a discussion of the difficulties of creating innovative organization. Students struggled with many issues: whether or not to read others' posts first, how to limit themselves, what choices to make, fear of group reactions, the difficulty of expressing themselves in printed words only, etc. Ultimately, deciding how to make and keep the organization innovative was the hardest part.
The class, also, discussed the factors that were most valuable/important to their organization. We covered those that focused on a few key points: a stimulating environment, a core value theme and the idea of a company culture. - Emily
Feb. 5 - Today's class focused on the writing process that everyone went through when creating their 25 person organization. We reflected on how to create an innovative culture based on the people, processes, technology, and environment. Determining which factors to focus on was one of the many challenges people had with the assignment. Other difficulties our class conveyed while creating an innovative organization were feasibility and fear. However, despite these challenges, most people were confident about shaping their organization around a common culture: a culture of execution. This common culture included maintaining play in the office environment, working collaboratively as a cohesive unit, and building strong relationships with people in the organization. The class concluded with the question: how do you know what yield innovation and what does not? And so, the journey continues. Do not forget to read the posted articles and see you Thursday.
-Marilyn
Feb. 7- Innovation is a process of trial and error. We discussed the difference between principles and rules. Rules often times have a
negative connotation associated with them. They are considered "must do's", that are somewhat restrictive and rigid, however have some
flexibility. Principles are overarching guidelines that one chooses to follow. Principles have bending room and allow change. In our class
we will develop principles...not rules!! The article on "The Most Innovative Companies" discussed the transition from traditional types
of innovation to new age factors. Innovation is a hard goal to accomplish for experts; the beginners are the true cultivators of innovation.
Feb. 7 - Failure is good. We experienced this when rearranging the classroom. Despite our failure, we learned a valuable lesson: innovation does not happen over night. Rather, it involves a process of trial and error. Our discussion about arranging the room focused on our process which included our resources, limitations, and strategies. Additionally, Slyaden shared the innovative process of creating the Blurr lab which serves as further reinforcement of the value of trial and error. The class began to developed a manifesto for innovation which includes: principles not rules. Principles serve as a guide, while rules are more rigid and are restricting. Lastly, the class defined both factors and types of innovation that the class will begin to delve into with the second assignment as a guide.
Week 5
Feb. 12- How did we use space and why (When rearranging the room): We thought that almost everyone could see one another. Need to use our surroundings like white boards and screens. Also, we must think about what uses we are using the room for. How will we know when we have succeeded in making the room effective when arranging the seating? (Comfort, function, a place where your body and mind can work together)
Innovative Organizations – How does it become and remain innovative without causing chaos? We will soon find innovative people and document them, and we will then find how to get our own minds innovative.
Harvard Business Review –" Breakthrough Ideas for 2008" Assignment: Go to www.thelist.hbr.org and look at the breakthrough ideas. - Check out The Rise of the Creative Class talks about why we live the way that we do and where are we headed. Talks about how creativity is the fundamental source of economic growth. -Where does creativity occur in terms of geography? Midwest?? Probably not. -According to the book, the most creative place is San Francisco. They look at high tech, diversity, and innovation when deciding. The number two city is Austin. New York only made #9. Boulder is very innovative because of high tech it is. Denver makes the list at #13. -Check out Five Minds for the Future -John Seeley Brown; person to pay attention to
-New things are often denounced/ridiculed. We like new ideas once they're old.
-What did you discover with looking into the top 100 Innovative Companies? Did you look into a company and then change your mind? -Mission driven companies = good
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Week 7
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Week 8
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Week 10
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Week 11
Mar. 25- SPRRRRIIIING
Mar. 27- BRREEEEEAK!
Week 12
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