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EPISODE · Nov 9, 2025 · 45 MIN

Unlocking Innovation: Insights from "Innovation-ish" by Tessa Forshaw & Richard Braden

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Dr. Tessa Forshaw, co-founder of the Next Level Lab at Harvard University, and Richard Braden, founder of People Rocket LLC, share the core insights from their acclaimed book, "Innovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World." Innovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World is a practical guide that demystifies innovation and demonstrates that creative problem-solving is a skill everyone can learn. Drawing from years of experience at Harvard, Stanford, and global organizations, the authors highlight six mindsets that fuel innovation and offer clear, actionable steps for individuals and teams to generate solutions in everyday and professional settings. The book challenges myths about creativity, encourages readers to embrace ambiguity and failure, and teaches how to turn doubt into confidence and ideas into impactful outcomes. Whether you're a manager, entrepreneur, team leader, or simply seeking practical ways to unlock your innovation potential, "Innovation-ish" provides proven strategies backed by cognitive science and real-world stories to help you create meaningful change. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com. Disclaimer: A. The background music used in this video is the property of its respective developer and is protected by Copyright. Although it is a free version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy and Deepak Bhatt do not hold the rights to this music. B. Dr. Tessa Forshaw and Richard Braden generously shared valuable insights from their book, "Innovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World," during their appearance on the Business Talk podcast. The uploaded video contains copyrighted material; therefore, any modifications to graphics, music, or the presence of the author or host are strictly prohibited.

Dr. Tessa Forshaw, co-founder of the Next Level Lab at Harvard University, and Richard Braden, founder of People Rocket LLC, share the core insights from their acclaimed book, "Innovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World." Innovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World is a practical guide that demystifies innovation and demonstrates that creative problem-solving is a skill everyone can learn. Drawing from years of experience at Harvard, Stanford, and global organizations, the authors highlight six mindsets that fuel innovation and offer clear, actionable steps for individuals and teams to generate solutions in everyday and professional settings. The book challenges myths about creativity, encourages readers to embrace ambiguity and failure, and teaches how to turn doubt into confidence and ideas into impactful outcomes. Whether you're a manager, entrepreneur, team leader, or simply seeking practical ways to unlock your innovation potential, "Innovation-ish" provides proven strategies backed by cognitive science and real-world stories to help you create meaningful change. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com. Disclaimer: A. The background music used in this video is the property of its respective developer and is protected by Copyright. Although it is a free version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy and Deepak Bhatt do not hold the rights to this music. B. Dr. Tessa Forshaw and Richard Braden generously shared valuable insights from their book, "Innovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World," during their appearance on the Business Talk podcast. The uploaded video contains copyrighted material; therefore, any modifications to graphics, music, or the presence of the author or host are strictly prohibited.

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