- From: Moses Ma <moses.ma@futurelabconsulting.com>
- Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2018 18:44:49 -0700
- To: ps1@media.mit.edu
- Cc: dlongley@digitalbazaar.com, flowersinthesand@gmail.com, public-credentials@w3.org
- Message-ID: <7f7e74a8-1c21-2c63-4fd9-1ffe7535b04e@futurelabconsulting.com>
On 10/18/18 12:25 PM, Philipp Schmidt wrote: > On Thu, 18 Oct 2018 at 15:16, Moses Ma > <moses.ma@futurelabconsulting.com > <mailto:moses.ma@futurelabconsulting.com>> wrote: > > > > PPS, I have an observation based on months of participation in > this group that I'd like to share, as an "innovation coach". This > group does a pretty good job of co-inspiring ideation, but I have > noticed a persistent level of negative feedback for proffered > suggestions. I wanted to urge everyone here to provide ONLY > positive feedback for the contribution of ideas, instead of > ragging on why it won't work. > > > That's a terrible idea! > Sorry, couldn't resist. :-) Yes, and... I set myself up for that one! > And I don't actually think it's a terrible idea. I like the > "Yes...and" approach for brainstorming where you want to generate lots > of ideas in a short timeframe. At other stages in the design process > I've found two other feedback methodologies to work really well: > > * Say it back. Make sure you really understand the proposal you are > about to critique first - being able to articulate it as well as the > original author is a good test that you fully understand it. > > * Use a green/yellow/red approach. Find something that's genuinely > positive, something you're unsure about, and something you suggest > changing. It helps you consider the proposal from different angles and > changes the tone. > > My 2 Cents ... Yes, these are great methodologies... Incidentally, I do believe that honest and open critiques of ideas are a very important function for a standards group. So after the initial ideas are received enthusiastically, I believe that ideas need to be refined in a cauldron of spirited discussion. It's just that we don't need to be "brutally" honest. We should be "compassionately" honest. Thus, I propose that a form of ideational NVC (Non-Violent Communication, as developed by Marshall Rosenberg) could be used to engage in high energy collaborative refinement of ideas, in a way that demonstrates both empathy and compassion. Hmm, I'm gonna go blog/blather about "ideational NVC" now... Moses -- *Moses Ma | Managing Partner* moses.ma@futurelabconsulting.com | moses.ma@sparkchaincapital.com | moses@ngenven.com v+1.415.568.1068 | skype mosesma | /linktr.ee/moses.tao/ <http://linktr.ee/moses.tao> FutureLab provides strategy, ideation and technology for breakthrough innovation and third generation blockchains. Learn more at /www.futurelabconsulting.com/ <http://futurelabconsulting.com>. For calendar invites, please cc: mosesma@gmail.com Or whet your appetite by reading /Agile Innovation/ <http://www.amazon.com/Agile-Innovation-Revolutionary-Accelerate-Engagement/dp/B00SSRSZ9A> | /Blockchain Design Sprint/ <https://www.amazon.com/Blockchain-Design-Sprint-Workbook-Implement/dp/1548592714> | my blog at /psychologytoday.com/ <http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-tao-innovation>.
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