In Friday’s TED O’clock, the ITS: Team watched Tim Harford’s discussion on “How Frustration Can Make Us More Creative.” Throughout his talk, Mr. Harford provides several examples of how a messy situation created a unique solution, one that may not have arisen if the mess had not been in place. The group then discussed how being comfortable in a situation can differ from complacency…while comfortable may not be a bad thing, complacency might blind us to different creative ideas. We also talked about how diversity plays a big part in creating solutions and that it is better to have a diverse group to find the best solutions.
So next time you’re stuck and can’t find a solution, add a little mess into the mix. It might be just what you need!
ITS: Always fun, never boring
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Petro
