Series 7/Episode 1: Conversation with Jose Pereira

I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Jose Pereira. Who knew that container shipping could offer opportunities for creative thinking? In a regulated, transactional environment, continuous flow is key, particularly where the goods are perishable. The question "What would happen if?" is a great question to find ways to improve the flow of operations. Jose tells us that moonshots or crazy ideas can sometimes have merit. For example, during one of his brainstorming meetings someone asked, " What about using a drone to bring tools and repair kits to workers who ordinarily would walk long distances across the depot?" This was an idea that immediately took flight.

Series 7/Episode 2: Conversation with Sabrina Malter

It was so nice to talk with Sabrina Malter about her view of what it takes to give yourself permission to be creative. According to Sabrina, you need to feel connected or inspired by other people, confident that they will be there for you, and a feeling that there is nothing holding you back. These are the same conditions that you need for learning, an essential component of creativity. She also talked about her own adventures in entrepreneurship, a journey steeped in learning and creativity. She takes the Kata approach to her own creativity, an approach that enables her to adopt an attitude of openness and to move through small learning stages.

Series 7/Episode 3: Conversation with Hala Hawa

It was wonderful to explore with Hala Hawa what a life-long creative habit looks like. For Hala, her expertise in Industrial Design was an extension of her interest in drawing and finding creative ways to help people. As we talked, we agreed that for some, creativity is life, an expression of self that is undeniable; for others, creativity is something that has to be teased out. We understood that creativity can manifest in both our personal and professional lives, simultaneously or in succession. What is important is finding our own creative path, one that can have many forms as we move through life.

Series 7/Episode 4: Conversation with Federico Fioretto

My conversation with Federico Fioretto was a delight and brought me back to my sustainable development roots. We talked about the circular economy and the need for building new types of relationships. In the circular economy, he says, we have to break boxes, break boundaries and suspend our linear thinking. You can't be circular on your own, you have to be part of your web. To take action together, you have to share ideas honestly and build trust. It is essentially a creative process, one that responds to our shared humanity.

Series 7/Episode 5: Conversation with Nilufer Erdebil

It was so nice to talk with Nilufer Erdebil about the role of emotions in creativity and innovation. " Design thinking is about looking at things from a people-centred perspective", she says. The first step in the creative process is empathy. This means seeking an understanding of the user's needs and identifying the problem that they need to solve. At the same time, innovators need to be able to feel a sense of purpose, one that aligns the organization's vision, the team and the user's perspective. It is this alignment and a positive environment that fosters the trust needed to put forward new ideas. and new ways of doing things.

Series 7/Episode 6: Conversation with Carmen Garro

It was a delight to talk with Carmen Garro about storytelling and data analysis. "Everything produces information. When you bring it together, you can identify patterns", she says. Data analysis is connected to creativity because the information can be so broad that you say, "Ok. Where do I start?" Creativity can be about the choices you make to create a story. It is the story that can push people to think differently, make policy decisions or follow a different path.

Series 7/Episode 7: Conversation with Wladimir Figueiredo

I had such a good conversation with Wladimir Figueiredo about creativity, design and the Brazilian Way. "Creativity", he says, "is about observing the world and being able to transfer notions from one application to another in ways that no-one else has thought of. Creativity in design is coming up with not only a mechanically efficient solution but also an elegant one that is pleasing to look at. Emotions and the user experience play a big part in this process. Sometimes, it is being open to other ways of perceiving and doing things.

Series 7/Episode 8: Conversation with Yokesh Surya Elangovan

My conversation with Yokesh Surya Elangovan was a comfortable discussion about how culture, language and art come together for creative application design. Already a talented photographer, he says that he sees his growing business in frames, frames that he adjusts to fit client preferences and culture. What is his creative super power? "When you grow up in a culture with more people in it", he reflects, "You notice and adjust to more things at once". Speaking multiple languages (four and counting) also helps him to consider additional possibilities.

Series 7/Episode 9: Conversation with Yulia Borgan

It was a delight to talk with Yulia about creativity and the athletic experience. We often misuse our imagination by thinking of all the things that can go wrong. We can learn from athletes, as they can imagine themselves reaching the finish line. They can imagine all of the things that can go right. "You need a little fear to get into the flow", she says, "but to maintain flow, there has to be an absence of fear. This is true, especially for athletes."

Series 7/Episode 10: Conversation with Amanda Ray Newman

I had an affirming conversation with Amanda Ray Newman. "The role of a creative in the world is to remind people of the gifts they had as a kid. We are all creative. Activating this creativity in adults is life giving", she says. Tapping into their own approach to creativity enables people to be better at their careers, in their families and in their relationships. The most creative thing you can do is to keep adding projects. Feel free to hoard hobbies. Pick something new to you and play with it. Use it as your creative space. You may find that idea or thing that you have been looking for.