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The Art of Innovation: Lessons from Microsoft -JoAnn Garbin
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JoAnn Garbin, author of the Insider's Guide to Innovation at Microsoft. She explores the concept of regenerative data centers, the creative journey of innovation, the importance of diverse perspectives, and the challenges faced in the innovation process. Joanne shares her personal experiences, including her battle with cancer and how it has shaped her approach to innovation and leadership. The discussion emphasizes the need for a holistic view of innovation beyond technology, focusing on community engagement and sustainable practices. takeaways
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- Regenerative data centers aim to create positive feedback loops with their environment.
- Innovation requires a diverse range of perspectives and collaboration.
- Identifying pain points and opportunities is crucial in the innovation process.
- Synthesis is a key component of successful innovation.
- Life experiences can profoundly shape one's approach to leadership and innovation.
- Engaging with the community can transform perceptions of infrastructure projects.
- Incremental improvements are not enough; sometimes a complete refactor is necessary.
- Bad innovation often stems from a lack of understanding of the target audience.
- The journey of innovation is complex and requires both hard and soft skills.
- Personal challenges can lead to a renewed focus on what truly matters.
407 episodes
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JoAnn Garbin, author of the Insider's Guide to Innovation at Microsoft. She explores the concept of regenerative data centers, the creative journey of innovation, the importance of diverse perspectives, and the challenges faced in the innovation process. Joanne shares her personal experiences, including her battle with cancer and how it has shaped her approach to innovation and leadership. The discussion emphasizes the need for a holistic view of innovation beyond technology, focusing on community engagement and sustainable practices. takeaways
…
continue reading
- Regenerative data centers aim to create positive feedback loops with their environment.
- Innovation requires a diverse range of perspectives and collaboration.
- Identifying pain points and opportunities is crucial in the innovation process.
- Synthesis is a key component of successful innovation.
- Life experiences can profoundly shape one's approach to leadership and innovation.
- Engaging with the community can transform perceptions of infrastructure projects.
- Incremental improvements are not enough; sometimes a complete refactor is necessary.
- Bad innovation often stems from a lack of understanding of the target audience.
- The journey of innovation is complex and requires both hard and soft skills.
- Personal challenges can lead to a renewed focus on what truly matters.
407 episodes
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