Seed to Sequoia Jacob Hancock

Our identities are often tied into our positions at work. But is that the way it’s supposed to be? Should we focus on our position, or our contribution?

We work so hard gaining and unpacking empathy and then reframing our challenges that by the time we’re at ideation it seems like the moment to release... you can, but maybe not in the way you thought.

Do we really believe feedback is a gift? Are our minds and hearts in the right place before we begin testing? Let’s explore these questions together.

Join Mary Bolander, the Director of Facilitation and me as we explore how to create an environment that produces greater ideas.

This week we learn from Rob Wassel, the Executive Director of the Seeds Global Innovation Lab on what an innovation ecosystem is, and why we need them.

Wicked problems don’t need wicked solutions. We have to keep it simple. This week we focus on the importance of prioritizing in testing and the impact that has on our ability to test.