Talking Creativity
Podcast
In our Podcast Talking Creativity, we discuss the potential of creativity as the #1 skill for the future of our business and societal world. We enjoy having great guests sharing their wide variety of experiences about creative practice in their domain. Learn more about the wonderful human ability of being creative through real stories and become a little bit more creative from episode to episode.
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Get inspired by creative personalities and their stories.
Episode 67
In a world where AI can calculate, optimize, and automate faster than ever, what remains the true human edge? In this episode, we talk with David Cropley, a renowned expert in creativity, innovation, and engineering, about why real competitive advantage will come from human creativity. David brings deep insight into how engineers and innovators can move beyond routine problem solving and become better problem finders, reframing challenges and asking the questions machines cannot ask on their own. Together, we discuss why creativity is a skill that can be developed, how failed ideas often become the starting point for breakthroughs, and why unconventional thinking is essential in modern engineering. A thought provoking conversation about the future of innovation, and why human imagination matters more, not less, in the age of AI.
Episode 66
In this episode, we chat with Isa Jahnke, the founding Vice President for Digital Learning and a Professor of Information Science and Learning Technologies at the University of Technology in Nürnberg, about how creativity transforms education. Isa Jahnke shares her journey of building a university from scratch, with a focus on empowering students to be active, creative agents through project-based learning.
We explore her innovative approach to using learning technologies in a “living lab,” where ideas are tested and refined in real-time. Isa Jahnke also discusses the importance of fostering curiosity, collaboration, and interdisciplinary teamwork to unlock true creativity. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on rethinking how we teach, learn, and innovate!
Episode 65
What can acting techniques teach us about fostering creativity in business? Dan Milton Klein and Melissa Jones Briggs join us from Stanford University and we dive into the importance of safe spaces where creativity can thrive, fostering psychological safety and how leaders can set the right conditions for their teams to be creative. Melissa and Dan also share techniques and exercises they do with their students – plus, we try one out ourselves!
Our Top Picks
The Cook
Unser neuer PodGast Felix Schneider (Küchenchef und Restaurantbesitzer des Etz) ist wortwörtlich hungrig nach Kreativität. Denn für seine regionalen und vor allem saisonalen Gerichte braucht er die feinsten Zutaten und äußerst viel Kreativität. Unser Gast gibt sich aber nie zufrieden, ändert sein Menü sehr häufig und sucht ständig nach neuen Reizen und Aromen-Kombinationen. Kochen ist für ihn ein Handwerk, wobei er anfangs nie genau weiß was rauskommen wird. Kein Wunder, dass Felix vor kurzem von Michelin mit zwei Sternen ausgezeichnet wurde!
The Trendscout
Achtung. Zukunft. Stellt euch einen trendschluckenden Staubsauger bei Vitra vor. Eine wandelnde Bibliothek an möglichen zukünftigen Trends, in der keine Information verloren geht. Wenn du dieses anschauliche Bild vermenschlichst, dann beschreibt das ziemlich genau unseren PodGast Raphael Gielgen (Trendscout Future of Work Life & Learn bei Vitra). Zukunftsträchtige Unternehmen, wie Vitra, müssen genau wissen, wie sich die Arbeit in Zukunft verändern wird, um sich jetzt darauf vorzubereiten. Bei einem Trend ist sich Rapha ganz sicher:In der Arbeit der Zukunft ist Kreativität die zentrale Währung, die unser aller Leben reicher machen wird. Also, worauf wartest du noch? Wage einen Blick in die Zukunft!
The Founder
“Creativity is about personal expression of how you see the world and creating something out of it.” In this episode Adin Mumma (co-founder of Kekz GmbH) spills the beans on creative problem-solving. He draws parallels between AI and human creativity, highlighting the irreplaceable qualities of empathy and intrinsic emotions that humans bring to the creative process. Looking into the future, Adin sees creativity as an essential skill to navigate the evolving landscape of AI. Join us on this episode of “Talking Creativity” as we explore the dynamic interplay between creativity and strategy, uncovering the nuances of problem-solving and innovation.
Creativity is a Skill – And you can learn it.
At its core, creativity is the interplay of divergence (generating many ideas) and convergence (refining them into actionable solutions). It’s about skillfully managing these two seemingly opposing ways of thinking, not just favoring one. This delicate balance is influenced by circumstances, resources, and desired novelty. Like mastering the violin, fostering creativity demands consistent practice and discipline to develop the intuitive sense needed for truly novel yet valuable output. Yet, investment in creativity often gets sidelined by more urgent tasks.
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Meet your Hosts – Creativity Agents
aka Chief Clown, Just-Do-It Evangelist, Hype Surfer, and Lead Speaker. For me, creativity means having fun when using our human superpower. Most creative when having fruitful discussions with fascinating people.
Tobias Eismann
aka Chief Buzz Generator, Event Woman, and Lead Connector. For me, creativity means trying something that no one has dared to do before. Most creative when seeing cute cats.
Bianca Höflinger
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You thought becoming more creative was that easy? Too good to be true!
Investing in creativity to solve your challenges takes time. We work with science-based approaches to create environments that foster the creativity of you, your team, and the entire organization. What’s your creative challenge?