My Philosophy
We remember stories. We learn through memorable discussions of stories and events. To present a memorable event, engage all of the senses, consider the influence of the presentation space, and further the experience through lively vivid feedback and moderation. Cognitive Scientist David Pillimer tells us that momentous events leave vivid memories and can lead to directive memories which can define the decisions we make and paths we chose. Vivid memories = vivid learning.
Giving and getting feedback is a gift. Both are vital functions of learning. Withholding feedback takes more energy than delivering it. Receiving an offer continues the flow into surprisingly new ideas arrived at jointly; blocking or rejecting an offer prevents the unknown, potentially innovative, ideas from happening. That is the principle of "Yes, and" developed in Improvisational Theater and used widely in Design Thinking. My workshops follow the Design Thinking process in which I trained at Stanford d.School and taught at the Hasso Plattner Institüt - School of Design Thinking and beyond.
An admirable intelligence comes from worldly experience or having experienced empathy for many different people in a variety of places away from home. In such situations, most expectations are dropped, allowing more listening and learning. This intelligence deriving from cross-cultural experience needn't be reserved for those who can afford travel but can be simulated through immersive experiences like Art and Cinema.
In coaching and making, I find it valuable to engage all of the senses before starting to create. I find it equally valuable to remember that innocence does not end after childhood but must be vitally alive for the creator and innovator. This vulnerable space is where the work is done. My hope is that more are made aware of its existence earlier in life, protect it and foster it.
Finally, I'm also a fan of R. Buckminster Fuller whose great quote: "And then you will go out and do what no one has told you to do" has been a guiding idea for recognizing trust as paramount in achieving optimal personal contribution and team cohesion, thus, arriving at a work environment where true innovation and change begins.
Katy at Innovation Forum Almaty, Kazakhstan, 2016. soundcloud.com/katykavanaugh/kz-innovation-forum
Giving and getting feedback is a gift. Both are vital functions of learning. Withholding feedback takes more energy than delivering it. Receiving an offer continues the flow into surprisingly new ideas arrived at jointly; blocking or rejecting an offer prevents the unknown, potentially innovative, ideas from happening. That is the principle of "Yes, and" developed in Improvisational Theater and used widely in Design Thinking. My workshops follow the Design Thinking process in which I trained at Stanford d.School and taught at the Hasso Plattner Institüt - School of Design Thinking and beyond.
An admirable intelligence comes from worldly experience or having experienced empathy for many different people in a variety of places away from home. In such situations, most expectations are dropped, allowing more listening and learning. This intelligence deriving from cross-cultural experience needn't be reserved for those who can afford travel but can be simulated through immersive experiences like Art and Cinema.
In coaching and making, I find it valuable to engage all of the senses before starting to create. I find it equally valuable to remember that innocence does not end after childhood but must be vitally alive for the creator and innovator. This vulnerable space is where the work is done. My hope is that more are made aware of its existence earlier in life, protect it and foster it.
Finally, I'm also a fan of R. Buckminster Fuller whose great quote: "And then you will go out and do what no one has told you to do" has been a guiding idea for recognizing trust as paramount in achieving optimal personal contribution and team cohesion, thus, arriving at a work environment where true innovation and change begins.
Katy at Innovation Forum Almaty, Kazakhstan, 2016. soundcloud.com/katykavanaugh/kz-innovation-forum