Summary:
Innovation conversations frequently reference the performing arts. Conversations tussle about structured documentation, and clamor for more psychological safety.
This session shows how these three topics are elegantly entwined.
The performing arts include high-trust ensembles collaborating with their audience in mind. Some rehearsals and performances warrant recordings, replaying, and referencing again. Some collaborations should leave no trace! Fear squashes innovation, empathy, and creativity. A courageous, coachable ensemble reliably creates a wonderful, profitable customer experience.
Takeaways:
Habits for your team to imitate your favorite performing art
Specific documentation to opt-in, opt-out, and navigate skeptics
Distinguishing what good looks like versus when to grab some popcorn
Specific documentation to opt-in, opt-out, and navigate skeptics
Distinguishing what good looks like versus when to grab some popcorn
Bio:
Robert Snyder is the founder and president of Innovation Elegance, LLC. Robert’s thirty-year career spans roles such as developer, project management, change management, sales enablement, and the performing arts. His career path includes corporate roles, consulting roles, startups, PMP, and Agile certifications. He has performed in numerous vocal, dance, and theater ensembles. Robert earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois and his MBA in Strategy from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Robert published his first book on New Years Day titled: “Innovation Elegance: Transcending Agile with Ruthlessness and Grace.” His second book, “Innovation Portfolio: Five Verbs Shape Your Team’s Legacy,” is due in April.