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.

1. Innovation Boot Camp Fostering a More Innovative Workplace CPSI 2010 - Buffalo

2. Welcome M.J. D’Elia Learning and Curriculum Support Librarian mdelia@uoguelph.ca

3. Welcome Robin Bergart User Experience Librarian rbergart@uoguelph.ca

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

5. Free association

6. How is a library like _____?

7. Free association (Debrief)

8. University of Guelph Mid-sized research university Undergraduate, graduate & professional programs Public institution Over 20,000 students 1 hour west of Toronto

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

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

14. Innovation boot camp

15. IBC Structure 12-week program 2 hour sessions on Friday afternoons Format Reflection Mind stretch Main activity / challenge Debrief / discussion

16. IBC Preparation

17. IBC Recruiting Randy

18. IBC Kit Bags

20. Learning personas help the organization avoid becoming too internally focused

21. see with fresh eyes The Anthropologist Learning persona

22. learn by doing The Experimenter Learning persona

23. connect cultures The Cross-Pollinator Learning persona

24. Gadget game

25. How can this object be used to improve your organization?

26. Gadget game (Debrief)

27. IBC Gadget Game

28. IBC Gadget Game

29. Organizing personas help good ideas move forward in the organization

30. see through constraints The Hurdler Organizing persona

31. showcase the team The Director Organizing persona

32. break down silos The Collaborator Organizing persona

33. Improv

34. Improv (Debrief)

35. IBC Improv

36. Building personas help the organization turn good ideas into great projects

37. make the ordinary extraordinary The Experience Architect Building persona

38. shape the spaces The Set Designer Building persona

39. show more tell less The Caregiver Building persona

40. collect compelling narratives The Storyteller Building persona

41. Mad Libs

42. Grammar Review Adjective: Describing word Small, generous Comparative adjectives: better, smarter, uglier Superlative adjectives: best, smartest, ugliest Noun: A person, place, or thing Cat, lawnmower Verb: action word Eat, smell

43. Mad Libs (Debrief)

44. IBC: Mad Libs

45. IBC Mad Libs

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)

47. Find Your Metaphor (and work it)

48. Find Your Metaphor (and work it)

49. Build on Your Strengths

50. Build on Your Strengths

51. Identify the Unique Challenges

52. Identify the Unique Challenges

53. Plan Assessment

54. Plan Assessment

55. Share What you Learn (Including Failures)

56. 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)