Cultivating Creativity: How to Nurture Innovative Skills in Product Teams
PDMA Carolinas | January 9, 2024
As technological advancements and market demands evolve at an unprecedented pace, the ability of product teams to harness creativity and innovation is more critical than ever. This talk is designed to equip corporate innovators, team leaders, and product development professionals with the tools and insights needed to foster a culture of creativity within their teams. We will delve into the core principles of nurturing innovative thinking and problem-solving skills in diverse teams. We'll talk about how to create an environment that encourages empirical risk-taking, open communication, and collaborative brainstorming.
Learning Objectives
- The Role of Leadership in Fostering Innovation: Strategies for leaders to inspire and defend a creative mindset among team members.
- Overcoming Barriers to Empirical Creativity: Identifying common obstacles that hinder innovation within teams.
- Case Study Insights: Lessons from companies that win and lose at managing innovation, including the journey of Dr. John Vozenilek, the transformational leader behind the Jump Simulation Center
- Practical Tools and Techniques: Hands-on approaches and exercises to stimulate creative thinking and problem-solving.
About the Presenter
Ty Hagler, Principal, Trig
Ty Hagler has spent his career, not just as a creative, but in teaching others to be creative - both as individuals and in a team setting. Ty’s mission is to change the culture of healthcare innovation from technology-push to market-pull. The change starts with educating physicians and clinicians to take an empathy-first leadership role in solving the wealth of problems in our healthcare system. He is the principal and founder at Trig, an award-winning industrial design consultancy that works with startups and corporate innovation teams. Ty is a frequent public speaker, co-host with Jared Gabaldon on the med Design podcast, and mentor to young professionals. In his spare time, he is an avid reader and keeps up with a busy family life with his wife, three kids, and a pet Brittany that needs a daily run to manage its energy.