This presentation was delivered at the 2010 Creative Problem Solving Institute Conference in Buffalo, NY. The presentation is mostly images, so if you want the full presentation notes, find the PDF that goes with it. The content in this presentation is similar to the content presented at the 2010 LOEX of the West Conference in Calgary, AB.
4. Objectives Connect innovative practice to learning organizations Learn simple strategies to foster more innovative thinking Recognize the value of play to productivity Generate breakthroughs by making the familiar unfamiliar
8. University of Guelph Mid-sized research university Undergraduate, graduate & professional programs Public institution Over 20,000 students 1 hour west of Toronto
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10. McLaughlin Library Central campus library Social sciences, sciences, humanities & arts Popular with students (computers + coffee) 11,000+ visitors a day 120 staff, 25 librarians
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12. Libraries & innovation Innovation is a core value Need to improve our creative problem solving Enable us to do more with less Supportive interdisciplinary environment Curriculum design Reflective practice Active learning
46. Build your own boot camp Find your metaphor Build on your strengths Identify the unique challenges Plan assessment Share what you learn (including failures)
57. For more information on Innovation Boot Camp visit: http://innovationbootcamp.wordpress.com/ Email: mdelia@uoguelph.ca; rbergart@uoguelph.ca
58. Image Credits Images from Innovation Boot Camp 2010 were taken by Robin Bergart. Additional images are from www.flickr.com and used under the Creative Commons (see list below): University context: Douglas Brown (lone wolf) Library context: Gwen’s River City (shushing librarian action figures) Library & Innovation context: M.J. D’Elia (digital Marion the librarian) The Anthropologist: premasagar (magnifying glass) The Experimenter: mybloodyself (purple test tubes) The Cross-Pollinator: Martin LaBar (bee & flower) The Hurdler: leadfoot (man hurdling) The Collaborator: oooh.oooh. (blue handshake) The Director: Matthew Stinson (conductor & orchestra) The Experience Architect: Kelly Sue (cupcake) The Set Designer: marfis75 (concert & hands) The Caregiver: Drul (smile closeup) The Storyteller: Martin Cathrae (campfire & forest)