The Ten Faces of Innovation
by Tom Kelley
Archive for September, 2005
Section TitleThe Storyteller
The Storyteller captures our imagination with compelling narratives of initiative, hard work, and innovation. This person goes beyond oral tradition to work in whatever medium best fits their skills and message: video, narrative, animation, even comic strips. By rooting their stories in authenticity, the Storyteller can spark emotion and action, transmit values and objectives, foster […]
9.7.2005
The Anthropologist
The Anthropologist is rarely stationary. Rather, this is the person who ventures into the field to observe how people interact with products, services, and experiences in order to come up with new innovations. The Anthropologist is extremely good at reframing a problem in a new way, humanizing the scientific method to apply it to daily […]
9.7.2005
Other/Not sure
Know someone that doesn’t fit any of the descriptions listed here? They could still be a face of innovation. Tell us about them and what role they play in your organization.