Trust is consistently seen as a make or break component of innovation - particularly because the freedom to fail is an important part of innovation.
David LivermoreI never expected my graduate degrees to give me all the practical how-to's that can perhaps only be learned through the school of hard knocks.
David LivermoreThe very ability to empathize with a user requires that I have an understanding of that user's value and needs. This is what leads to many product fails. The individuals developing the innovation don't actually use it.
David LivermoreMay we all beware lest our innovative ideas appear very cliche before we even blink.
David LivermoreThe two most important forms of diversity when it comes to innovation are visible diversity (typically skin color, age, gender, etc.) and underrepresentation (anytime someone is less than 15% of the majority group). Other forms of diversity are also relevant but these are the ones that psychologically play the most role in how someone engages with the innovative process.
David Livermore