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Think!Presented to:
Colorado Telecommunications Association
July 23, 2015
Presented by:
Tim Richardson
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Why don’t people think?
• Not encouraged to think• Fear of failure• Conditioned for sameness
THINK!
Hire a “Joseph”
THINK!
Who is Joseph and why is he important?
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Who is the most Joseph/Josephine-likeemployee in my company and how can I tap into their thinking?
THINK!
Kiss good ideas goodbye
http://mail.google.com/
The demise or decline of your business is directly proportional to the over
love of an idea
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What idea, concept, or way of doing business do I need kiss goodbye of to make room for something better?
THINK!
Stop emulating Start innovating
Moore's Law:
• The processing power of a microchip doubles every 18 months while the price cuts in half.
Gilder's Law:
The total bandwidth of communication systems triples every twelve months.
Metcalfe's Law:
The value of a network is proportional to the square of the number of nodes
Richardson's Law:
Your comprehension of these laws severely limits my ability to have an intelligent conversation with you.
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What innovation do I need to adopt or more fully understand to move my career or business forward?
THINK!
Use both brains
“Jud” Judgment:
• Logical & Linear in their thinking• Ideas are driven through facts
and figures• Only one “Right” answer• Don’t JUMP, THINK!
“Gen” Generator:
• Visual in their thinking• Ideas are developed via
unrelated connections • Almost always more than
one “Right” answer• Don’t THINK, JUMP!• Challenge the status quo
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THINK!
Expand your comfort zone
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6 books related to your position or profession
6 audio or video learning programs
6 personal or professional learning events
6 vacations per year
Exercise 6 days a week
6 incremental improvements:
Contact info:
Email: Tim@TimRichardson
Phone: 865-984-2700
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