We all mourn the loss of Sir Ken. I first had the privilege of meeting Sir Ken when I arranged for him to speak to a multi-client executive group. I was fascinated by his discussion of creativity and innovation (and the differences between the two). As a result, we occasionally communicated on thoughts and perspectives relative to the innovative thinking needs of today’s corporate executives.
Sir Ken was passionate about the educational arena and we both agreed firmly that every teacher should understand the degree to which s/he has a preference for innovative thinking…or doesn’t. Otherwise, how can teachers teach innovative thinking? What’s the balance between innovation and structure in the classroom? Likewise, organizational leaders should also understand their ability to foster innovative thinking as well. What’s the balance between innovation and structure in your company’s business meetings?
Cathy uses the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to help corporate executives and educators understand their natural preferences relative to visionary thinking. The tool also helps individuals understand unique differences, how they communicate, how they go about making decisions, and how they tend to deal with conflict. It’s a body of work that is a way for clients to understand the degree to which they can employ the innovative thinking Sir Ken Robinson discussed and championed.
I found Sir Ken to be an incredibly captivating speaker, and he was a man of integrity and grit. In his home country (the UK), he was knighted (hence, “Sir” Ken Robinson). More importantly, he’s a man with a passion for fostering innovation and creativity as a pathway to a brighter, stronger future for all.