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OnCourse Innovation Keynote The Mind of an Innovator © 2012 Patricia Harmon, Ph.D.
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Biomimicry
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OnCourse Innovation Keynote The Mind of an Innovator © 2012 Patricia Harmon, Ph.D.
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Benefits Innovation Creativity Tools & Techniques Assessment Emotional Intelligence Q & A Key Concepts 4/27 Agenda OnCourse Innovation Keynote The Mind of an Innovator © 2012 Patricia Harmon, Ph.D. How Do You Use Biomimicry? Ask: What would nature do to solve this? Imitate directly Use it metaphorically See what ideas it sparks for you
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OnCourse Innovation Keynote The Mind of an Innovator © 2012 Patricia Harmon, Ph.D. Capilano Bridge, Vancouver, BC
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Benefits Innovation Creativity ToolsTechniquesAssessment Emotional Intelligence Q & A Key Concepts 4/27 Agenda OnCourse Innovation Keynote The Mind of an Innovator © 2012 Patricia Harmon, Ph.D. Thinking approach Creating ideas Impression management Championing ideas Attitude ILAILAILAILA Innovation Leadership Assessment TM
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Benefits Innovation Creativity ToolsTechniquesAssessment Emotional Intelligence Q & A Key Concepts 4/27 Agenda OnCourse Innovation Keynote The Mind of an Innovator © 2012 Patricia Harmon, Ph.D.
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Dont leave creativity to chance Connect disparate thoughts Treat ideas as concepts and concepts as ideas Boundaries are porous Manage mood to enhance thinking Key Concepts Creative thinking Analysis
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OnCourse Innovation Keynote The Mind of an Innovator © 2012 Patricia Harmon, Ph.D. Visit other schools, organizations. Arrange for teacher, employee & staff swaps. Set up opportunities for knowledge exchanges. Re-frame failures. Work in small, diverse teams. Recommendations:
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OnCourse Innovation Keynote The Mind of an Innovator © 2012 Patricia Harmon, Ph.D. Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn. Benjamin Franklin
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Benefits Innovation Creativity ToolsTechniquesAssessment Emotional Intelligence Q & A Key Concepts 4/27 Agenda OnCourse Innovation Keynote The Mind of an Innovator © 2012 Patricia Harmon, Ph.D. Thank You Co-Stars! Q& A Session Patricia Harmon, Ph.D. www.patriciaharmon.com Email: pat@patriciaharmon.com Tel: (203) 276-1432
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