9 Episodes
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55 Minutes
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English
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Self-Paced
Micro-Learning
Target Audience
About This Season
Curiosity and creativity are the lifeblood of innovation in our networked knowledge society. This season explores how these innate traits can be harnessed to drive personal and organizational growth. From examining the influences of creative giants like Pixar and AirBnB to understanding the role of machine learning in fostering creativity, each episode offers insights and practical steps to ignite your creative spark. Discover how curiosity leads to breakthroughs, how questioning assumptions can unlock new ideas, and how embracing diversity enriches our creative potential. Join Jeremy Tai Abbett on a journey to unleash your innate creativity and transform the way you connect with the world.
What You'll Learn
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The relationship between curiosity, choice, and creativity.
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How to reignite and sustain your creative spark.
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Practical strategies to overcome self-judgment and external judgment.
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How organizations can cultivate a culture of creativity.
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Discover how to harness your curiosity and creativity to drive innovation and success in today’s interconnected world. Join us on a journey to explore the essence of creative thinking and learn practical steps to ignite your creative potential. Whether you’re looking to enhance your personal growth or drive innovation in your organization, this season offers valuable insights and actionable strategies. Dive in and start transforming the way you connect with the world today!
Episodes
Episode 1: Introduction
Curiosity and choice in creativity
Pixar’s creative impact
Self-judgment and creativity
Ed Catmull’s insights
AirBnB’s risk and innovation
Innate curiosity and creativity
Creativity in the machine learning age
Episode 2: Skip Intro
Personal journey from Minnesota to Texas
Influential figures from Minnesota
Changing agricultural methods
Networked knowledge and creativity
Cultural influences on creativity
The evolution of creative processes
Episode 3: Machine Learning
Basics of machine learning
Supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning
Machine learning in everyday life
Impact on user experiences and business
Rise of generative AI
Human-machine collaboration in creativity
Episode 4: Human Capital
Importance of city resources for growth
Jane Jacobs on creative talent
Kith’s success story
Investing in human capital
Uniqueness of human experiences
Creativity as a human effort
Episode 5: Curiosity
Role of curiosity in innovation
Intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation
Curiosity-driven projects at Google
Tips for fostering curiosity
Impact of curiosity on personal and professional life
Episode 6: Questioning
Power of asking questions
Historical examples of innovation through questioning
Tips for asking great questions
Catalytic force of questions
Encouraging exploration and challenging assumptions
Episode 7: Shift Your Perspective
Impact of perspective on creativity
Benefits of cultural immersion
Psychological insights on perspective shifts
Practical tips for changing viewpoints
Role-playing and exploring new roles
Embracing new environments for creativity
Episode 8: Diversity
Relationship between creativity and diversity
Case study: Johns Hopkins University and Ebola suit
Importance of diverse teams
Tips for fostering diverse environments
Celebrating different perspectives
Episode 9: Connecting the Dots
Creativity as a way of living
Insights from creative figures
Practical steps to harness creativity
Documenting and reflecting on the creative journey
Embracing curiosity, questioning, and diversity
About the Speaker
With over thirty years of experience in design and technology, Jeremy Tai Abbett offers unparalleled expertise as a strategic advisor. His journey began before web browsers existed, and he honed his skills through founding multiple design startups. Abbett's illustrious career includes founding the design agency Fork Unstable Media, serving as Creative Evangelist at Google, and was the head of product innovation at technology consultancy ThoughtWorks.
What sets Jeremy apart is his exceptional ability to distill complex experiences into actionable insights and practices. He excels at partnering with corporate leaders and entrepreneurs to drive organizational transformation, focus on building what truly matters, address significant challenges, and create lasting, positive global impact. His approach combines deep industry knowledge with a forward-thinking mindset, enabling clients to navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape with confidence.
As the founder of Abbett Labs, a boutique advisory firm, Jeremy provides candid, no-nonsense guidance at the intersection of technology, global impact, and culture. He has established himself as a sought-after speaker and a uniquely perceptive communicator of hard truths and creative provocations. Jeremy inspires and empowers leaders to make sense of accelerating change, envision the future of exponential technology, identify emerging opportunities, and develop robust, future-ready business strategies.
