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Culture Jolt #28 - Lean into myths, not just methods

Values Centered Innovation

Jolts wake us up. Jolt #28: Lean into myths, not just methods. But what if a myth actually points us towards a deeper truth and wisdom about us as human beings and our cultural ideals? The study of myth is thus of central importance in the study both of individual societies and of human culture as a whole.

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Customer, Culture, and Learning: Takeaways from the Lean Startup Conference

Moves the Needle

Anyone who has ever attended Lean Startup Conference (previously known as Lean Startup Week) in the past knows that this annual event regularly features invigorating speakers that divulge the newest insights and innovations in modern management for a wide array of industries and company types.

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The Critically Important Innovation Narrative

Paul Hobcraft

In contrast, a narrative is a system of stories that links values and events to establish a broader and often new cultural meaning. I would like to quote some of his writing here as it gives me, and I hope you, the reader, a richer understanding of narratives and why they are so important to us. It has shaped my thinking.

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5 Tips on How to foster Psychological Safety on your teams

Idea to Value

Developed by Professor Amy Edmondson , it is a principle which shows a team that they can speak up when things are not going well, and foster a culture of collaboration and progress on challenging tasks. Demonstrate engagement. Respond verbally to show engagement (“That makes sense. Tell us more.”).

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Using Lean Innovation to Transform the Way the City of Hayward Solves Problems

Moves the Needle

Before and After Lean Innovation: Overview The City of Hayward, California wanted to break away from inefficient and ineffective processes for researching and launching programs, and remove organizational bottlenecks that stood in the way of serving citizens. Download this case study to show to your colleagues, board of directors, or boss.

LEAN 99
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Innovation fundamentals: using time effectively

Jeffrey Phillips

I've written previously about having a bias for innovation in your culture , seeking and finding important and unmet needs or opportunities , and introducing discovery and exploration in your innovation process. But what about lean startup, rapid sprints, agile But aren't there entire methodologies that are meant to get to good ideas faster?

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The Critically Important Innovation Narrative

Paul Hobcraft

In contrast, a narrative is a system of stories that links values and events to establish a broader and often new cultural meaning. I would like to quote some of his writing here as it gives me, and I hope you, the reader, a richer understanding of narratives and why they are so important to us. It has shaped my thinking.