Innovator's DNA Video Series: Experimenting Hal Gregersen 2015-03-06 | Is an innovator born or made? This was the question Hal Gregersen, along with Clayton Christensen and Jeff Dyer, set out to answer in their latest book, “The Innovator’s DNA.” Based on a collaborative eight-year study and interviews with hundreds of game-changing inventors and executives, the authors identified five “discovery skills” used by innovative leaders that distinguishes them from the ordinary. In this video, Gregersen discusses the value of experimenting and why failure is part and parcel to innovation in order to see what insights emerge.A cutting-edge innovation and leadership guru, co-author of “The Innovator’s DNA,” and Executive Director of the MIT Leadership Center, Gregersen challenges organizations and individuals to question the way we think and act to make our world a better, more creative place. He has also been recognized as a 2013 Thinkers50 Innovation Award Nominee. To learn more, visit www.halgregersen.com or www.4-24project.org.To learn more about the MIT Leadership Center, visit www.mitleadership.mit.edu.
Billy Connolly on the Power of Questions Hal Gregersen 2023-02-19 | In the masterpiece book, Wisdom, Billy Connolly explains why questions are the answer and "wisdom is the question."
Ráfaga de Preguntas (Question Burst Toolkit Spanish Version) Hal Gregersen 2021-12-15 | What is the Question Burst? The next time you're stuck on a challenge or opportunity, try doing a Question Burst to recast your problems in valuable new ways. It helps people adopt a more creative habit of thinking and, when they’re looking for breakthroughs, gives them a sense of control. There’s actually something they can do other than sit and wait for a bolt from the blue. In this video, you'll discover how and why this approach works. You can use it anytime you (in a group or individually) are feeling stuck or trying to imagine new possibilities. And if you make it a regular practice in your workplace, home, or community, it can foster a stronger culture of collective problem solving and truth seeking.What is the Question Burst Process?In short, set a timer for 2-4 minutes and ask nothing but questions about the challenge. Over the years I have tested variations of this brainstorming process and collected and analyzed participant data and feedback to gauge what works best. I’ve experimented with different group sizes, time allotments, and numbers of questions; impromptu versus scheduled sessions; various modes of capturing ideas; and greater and lesser amounts of coaching (on, for example, what constitutes a “good” question and how to make creative leaps in thinking). I’ve done temperature checks in sessions and conducted surveys after them, looking for the effects of each variation. Over time the question burst has settled into a standard format. First, define a central challenge or opportunity, and then write down how they feel about it. Then, instead of trying to quickly generate new ideas about the challenge, ask as many questions as you can about the challenge (iindividually or with others) during a defined period, usually four minutes.There are two rules to the question burst: No one is allowed to give answers or explain why they’re asking the question. This way you’re not restraining the way other people see the problem or opportunity. At the end of the session, do another quick emotional check to see if you feel any different, and then examine the questions and decide which ones deserve more research. Finally, consider whether the process has helped reframe the challenge or generate new ideas.What positive difference does a Question Burst make?After recording the results of question bursts with thousands of leaders over the years, I have found that at least 80 percent of time the challenge is slightly reframed in a better way, and at least one valuable new idea is generated. Not only does the process generate more ideas than simply proposing solutions, it also produces motivational benefits. At least 80 percent of the time people feel better about the problem or opportunity. Research shows that if we’re in a more emotionally positive state, there’s a higher probability that we’re going to get a new idea that is valuable. To learn more about the question burst, read Chapter 3 of "Questions are the Answer: A Breakthrough Approach to Your Most Vexing Problems at Work and in Life" by Hal Gregersen https://amzn.to/3tjPvJA
Question Burst Toolkit Hal Gregersen 2021-05-05 | What is the Question Burst? The next time you're stuck on a challenge or opportunity, try doing a Question Burst to recast your problems in valuable new ways. It helps people adopt a more creative habit of thinking and, when they’re looking for breakthroughs, gives them a sense of control. There’s actually something they can do other than sit and wait for a bolt from the blue. In this video, you'll discover how and why this approach works. You can use it anytime you (in a group or individually) are feeling stuck or trying to imagine new possibilities. And if you make it a regular practice in your workplace, home, or community, it can foster a stronger culture of collective problem solving and truth seeking.What is the Question Burst Process?In short, set a timer for 2-4 minutes and ask nothing but questions about the challenge. Over the years I have tested variations of this brainstorming process and collected and analyzed participant data and feedback to gauge what works best. I’ve experimented with different group sizes, time allotments, and numbers of questions; impromptu versus scheduled sessions; various modes of capturing ideas; and greater and lesser amounts of coaching (on, for example, what constitutes a “good” question and how to make creative leaps in thinking). I’ve done temperature checks in sessions and conducted surveys after them, looking for the effects of each variation. Over time the question burst has settled into a standard format. First, define a central challenge or opportunity, and then write down how they feel about it. Then, instead of trying to quickly generate new ideas about the challenge, ask as many questions as you can about the challenge (iindividually or with others) during a defined period, usually four minutes.There are two rules to the question burst: No one is allowed to give answers or explain why they’re asking the question. This way you’re not restraining the way other people see the problem or opportunity. At the end of the session, do another quick emotional check to see if you feel any different, and then examine the questions and decide which ones deserve more research. Finally, consider whether the process has helped reframe the challenge or generate new ideas.What positive difference does a Question Burst make?After recording the results of question bursts with thousands of leaders over the years, I have found that at least 80 percent of time the challenge is slightly reframed in a better way, and at least one valuable new idea is generated. Not only does the process generate more ideas than simply proposing solutions, it also produces motivational benefits. At least 80 percent of the time people feel better about the problem or opportunity. Research shows that if we’re in a more emotionally positive state, there’s a higher probability that we’re going to get a new idea that is valuable. To learn more about the question burst, read Chapter 3 of "Questions are the Answer: A Breakthrough Approach to Your Most Vexing Problems at Work and in Life" by Hal Gregersen https://amzn.to/3tjPvJA
Mt. Everest 29,032′ Sunrise from Kala Patthar 18,514′ #EarthDay Hal Gregersen 2021-04-22 | In April 2015 I ascended Kala Patthar and witnessed the sun rising over Mt. Everest. I felt like a speck of dust on planet earth when watching the highest point of the world touching the warmth of our glorious sun. Every day is truly a gift. #EarthDay
MIT CFO Summit: Catalytic Questioning Hal Gregersen 2015-03-09 | When it comes to innovation, we are disrupting the world or being disrupted. There is no middle ground. The best disruptors engage those tactics to discover what they don’t know—and in turn change the world in ways others don’t see. By employing the Catalytic Questioning methodology – an alternative to traditional brainstorming – business leaders can drive change in their lives, workplaces and communities. As part of MIT's CFO Summit, Hal Gregersen shares how to practice Catalytic Questioning in five simple steps.A cutting-edge innovation and leadership guru, co-author of “The Innovator’s DNA,” and Executive Director of the MIT Leadership Center, Gregersen challenges organizations and individuals to question the way we think and act to make our world a better, more creative place. He has also been recognized as a 2013 Thinkers50 Innovation Award Nominee. To learn more about Gregersen, visit www.halgregersen.com or www.4-24project.org. To learn more about MIT's CFO Summit, visit www.mitcfo.comTo learn more about the MIT Leadership Center, visit www.mitleadership.mit.edu.
Innovator's DNA Video Series: Got A Problem? Hal Gregersen 2015-03-06 | Innovation often starts with a passion ignited by experience or a problem. In this video, Hal Gregersen discusses why both starting points are ideal hotbeds for creative thinking, and what we as leaders can do to move our innovative journeys forward once this passion or problem is defined. A cutting-edge innovation and leadership guru, co-author of “The Innovator’s DNA,” and Executive Director of the MIT Leadership Center, Gregersen challenges organizations and individuals to question the way we think and act to make our world a better, more creative place. He has also been recognized as a 2013 Thinkers50 Innovation Award Nominee. To learn more, visit www.halgregersen.com or www.4-24project.org.To learn more about the MIT Leadership Center, visit www.mitleadership.mit.edu.
Innovator's DNA Video Series: Associating Hal Gregersen 2015-03-06 | Is an innovator born or made? This was the question Hal Gregersen, along with Clayton Christensen and Jeff Dyer, set out to answer in their latest book, “The Innovator’s DNA.” Based on a collaborative eight-year study and interviews with hundreds of game-changing inventors and executives, the authors identified five “discovery skills” used by innovative leaders that distinguishes them from the ordinary. In this video, Gregersen discusses the power of associating and how the most innovative leaders draw connections between questions, problems or ideas from unrelated fields.A cutting-edge innovation and leadership guru, co-author of “The Innovator’s DNA,” and Executive Director of the MIT Leadership Center, Gregersen challenges organizations and individuals to question the way we think and act to make our world a better, more creative place. He has also been recognized as a 2013 Thinkers50 Innovation Award Nominee. To learn more, visit www.halgregersen.com or www.4-24project.org.To learn more about the MIT Leadership Center, visit www.mitleadership.mit.edu.
Innovator's DNA Video Series: Networking Hal Gregersen 2015-03-06 | Is an innovator born or made? This was the question Hal Gregersen, along with Clayton Christensen and Jeff Dyer, set out to answer in their latest book, “The Innovator’s DNA.” Based on a collaborative eight-year study and interviews with hundreds of game-changing inventors and executives, the authors identified five “discovery skills” used by innovative leaders that distinguishes them from the ordinary. In this video, Gregersen discusses the discovery skill of networking and why gaining perspective from people with different ideas, positions and lifestyles is so important in today's world.A cutting-edge innovation and leadership guru, co-author of “The Innovator’s DNA,” and Executive Director of the MIT Leadership Center, Gregersen challenges organizations and individuals to question the way we think and act to make our world a better, more creative place. He has also been recognized as a 2013 Thinkers50 Innovation Award Nominee. To learn more, visit www.halgregersen.com or www.4-24project.org.
Innovator's DNA Video Series: Observing Hal Gregersen 2015-03-06 | Is an innovator born or made? This was the question Hal Gregersen, along with Clayton Christensen and Jeff Dyer, set out to answer in their latest book, “The Innovator’s DNA.” Based on a collaborative eight-year study and interviews with hundreds of game-changing inventors and executives, the authors identified five “discovery skills” used by innovative leaders that distinguishes them from the ordinary. In this video, Gregersen discusses the discovery skill of observation and how scrutinizing the behavior of customers, suppliers and competitors can help us identify new ways of doing things.A cutting-edge innovation and leadership guru, co-author of “The Innovator’s DNA,” and Executive Director of the MIT Leadership Center, Gregersen challenges organizations and individuals to question the way we think and act to make our world a better, more creative place. He has also been recognized as a 2013 Thinkers50 Innovation Award Nominee. To learn more, visit www.halgregersen.com or www.4-24project.org.To learn more about the MIT Leadership Center, visit www.mitleadership.mit.edu.
Innovator's DNA Video Series: Questioning Hal Gregersen 2015-03-06 | Is an innovator born or made? This was the question Hal Gregersen, along with Clayton Christensen and Jeff Dyer, set out to answer in their latest book, “The Innovator’s DNA.” Based on a collaborative eight-year study and interviews with hundreds of game-changing inventors and executives, the authors identified five “discovery skills” used by innovative leaders that distinguishes them from the ordinary. In this video, Gregersen discusses the power of questioning and its ability to change the status quo, both in our personal and professional lives.A cutting-edge innovation and leadership guru, co-author of “The Innovator’s DNA,” and Executive Director of the MIT Leadership Center, Gregersen challenges organizations and individuals to question the way we think and act to make our world a better, more creative place. He has also been recognized as a 2013 Thinkers50 Innovation Award Nominee. To learn more, visit www.halgregersen.com or www.4-24project.org.To learn more about the MIT Leadership Center, visit www.mitleadership.mit.edu.
Innovator's DNA Video Series: Building Young Innovators Hal Gregersen 2015-03-06 | The next generation – our children – will soon be walking into an environment more tumultuous than it ever was before. As a result, it will be more critical for them to practice the problem-solving power of innovation than it ever was before. In this video, Hal Gregersen discusses why it's so important to sustain our children's curiosity and how we can achieve this by encouraging questioning, exposing them to new people and places, and embracing failure. Together, we can improve our global society today and nurture the next generation of innovators tomorrow.A cutting-edge innovation and leadership guru, co-author of “The Innovator’s DNA,” and Executive Director of the MIT Leadership Center, Gregersen challenges organizations and individuals to question the way we think and act to make our world a better, more creative place. He has also been recognized as a 2013 Thinkers50 Innovation Award Nominee. To learn more, visit www.halgregersen.com or www.4-24project.org.To learn more about the MIT Leadership Center, visit www.mitleadership.mit.edu.
