Episode 293 (Lee Kitchen is based in south-west Ontario, Repeat of episode 54)
In this conversation we explore:
the role of an innovation catalyst in helping teams think differently
the importance of scoping before solving
walking in the end user’s shoes through empathy
defining a clear human truth
separating expansive thinking from reductive thinking
creating environments that encourage ideation
mixing diverse perspectives to break river thinking
building ownership so ideas gain adoption
practicing fresh thinking through exposure to new concepts
extending your intended message consistently across experience
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About out guest, Lee Kitchen:
Lee worked at Disney for 32 years. His journey started in Operations and Guest Relations. then moved through Special Events, PR, Marketing and Advertising.
Currently offering his experience as an Innovation Catalyst via his company, Magical Dude Consulting. Visit his website here https://www.magicaldude.com/
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how an innovation catalyst helps teams come up with ideas rather than supplying the answer
why empathy and “human truth” must precede ideation
the structured steps of design thinking: scoping, empathy, ideation, idea development, prototyping, execution
why expansive and reductive mindsets must stay separate
how collaboration builds ownership and advocacy
the value of bringing diverse and unbiased ideators into the room
how environment influences creativity
why fresh thinking requires exposure to different concepts and disciplines
the importance of consistency between intended message and actual experience
how authentic leadership encourages creative thinking
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In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more.
Your host is George Torok
George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviors. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success.
Connect with George
www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com
https://superiorpresentations.net/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/
https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskill
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Why Your Intended Message is Misunderstood: George Torok
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What is the Difference Between Your Intended
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