Amateur as innovator. Charles Leadbeater Presentation
Last year, I wrote a entry called Innovation for the Rest of Us.
http://creativitycentral.squarespace.com/creativity-central/2008/6/25/innovation-for-the-rest-of-us.html
I recently found Charles Leadbeater's Talk on TED about collaborative creativity. I like his insights.
His theories on innovation have compelled some of the world’s largest organizations to rethink their strategies.
A financial journalist turned innovation consultant, Leadbeater noticed the rise of "pro-ams" -- passionate amateurs who act like professionals, making breakthrough discoveries in many fields, from software to astronomy to kite-surfing.
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Marty -
Great post and thanks for sharing the TED video. I agree that "expertise" can frequently constrain unconsciously one's ability to innovate (too many past experiences about what works and what doesn't).
Approaching problems with "The Novice's Mind" is always a great strategy, and the rise of "Pro-Am's" who are innovating outside of the historical domains of their expertise is a great way to force this unconstrained thinking.
Recruit an amateur to join your pro innovation team!!
Best,
@jeffreyjdavis
President & COO, AGY
http://www.jeffreyjdavis.com
Jeffrey:
Thank you for reading and commenting. Many of the innovations that are changing the way we interact were from individuals or smaller teams. Facebook. Twitter. Netflix.
An amateur brings a different persepective which doesn't mean the idea will come from him of her, but it must may send your managment team in a whole new direction or thought path.
Marty