Kevin Carroll- Rules of the Red Rubber Ball Part 2- Fail Better

In the second part of our conversation with Kevin Carroll, we talk about the concept of "fail better". Part of the important aspect of play is that it lets you experiment and riff in a safe environment, where failing and retrying, tinkering, and treating things as your lab is well tolerated. In contrast, work environments tend to be much more high risk, and making mistakes are something full of shame- it's what makes people try to cover up errors, rather than own them, understand them, and do something different next time. Great companies that focus on design and innovation like IDEO (known for the ipod, swiffer, and other great products) they start with Understanding the problem or situation at hand, followed by detailed Observation, Brainstorming and prototyping solutions. We have to remember this same process can work for organizing our kitchens; talking to our kids about getting a homework center that works with them rather than against them, or any other problem at hand. Innovation comes from creativity and being willing to take risks and as Kevin states, being willing to Fail Better than ever before. Click here to listen or download Show 110- Kevin Carroll, Katalyst- Fail Better

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Kevin Carroll- Rules of the Red Rubber Ball Part 2- Fail Better is an episode from LD Podcast by Whitney Hoffman.

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This episode was published on May 23, 2009.

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