Innovation is extraordinary problem solving :: David Cutler

13/07/2022 38 min

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David Cutler, founder and CEO of The Puzzler Company, facilitator of the leading immersive 'GAME of Innovation' talks about how gamifying innovation works, the many ways that innovation is not always what is seems to be, and why music and innovation naturally work together. More about our guest:David Cutler, facilitates the leading immersive "GAME of Innovation' where these powerful, team-based experiences have empowered business, arts, and education communities from around the globe to solve creative challenges while becoming better collaborators. He is also an award-winning, multi-genre musician and Yamaha Master Educator.  Cutler is a Distinguished Professor at the University of South Carolina, where he teaches innovation and entrepreneurship, and a member of the Liberty Fellowship and Aspen Global Leadership Network.------------------------------------------------Episode Guide:1:20  - What is Innovation?3:08 - Extraordinary problem solving: process and gamification5:40 - What is G.A.M.E?8:01 - Article: six things kindergarten teachers know that most CEOs do not 9:43 - Being problem agnostic1239 - 6 types of non-innovation1339 - Not imitation1423 - Not magic1509 - Not anarchy16:48 - "Not everything"17:33 - Not a big a idea20:35 - Bonus: not an industry - not therapy, and not easy21:39 - Innovation: Shaping careers22:15 - Book: The GAME of innovation2429 - Classical music, Jazz, and Innovation: an intersection3137 - Innovation and Diversity3208 - Murder of George Floyd: becoming more inclusive3412 - Advice to Innovators-------------------------Resources Mentioned: Books / Articles:6 Things Kindergarten Teachers Know That Most CEOs Do NotThe GAME of Innovation: Conquer Challenges. Level Up Your Team. Play to Win--------------------------OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management.