Everyone knows the famous Albert Einstein quote “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” This phrase quickly comes to mind when we observe someone else’s struggles, but it’s less obvious when it comes to our own challenges. It’s hard to see clearly when we’re stuck in a rut – working hard, but not really getting anywhere. So, how do we know we’re stuck? And what can we do to get out of the rut?
So often, what we really need is to look at our challenges in a brand-new light: find different ways of looking at what’s familiar and approach problems the way a stranger or scientist would. But that’s of course easier said than done. Seeking inspiration or help from people who think differently than we do, is one of the best ways to get there.
A book or a podcast that challenges our beliefs is a good start for when we feel stuck. Malcolm Gladwell is a go-to authors when it comes to that. He looks at the world and makes sense of it by finding insights that others miss. Reading his books or listening to his podcasts offers a fresh perspective and sheds a different light at old assumptions.
Gladwell’s approach is in fact quite like consulting. As consultants, we shed new light at business problems and help companies get unstuck. At DevFacto, for example, we precede many of our service engagements with Ideations, which are interactive workshops that facilitate innovative thinking and problem solving. Ideation shifts the perception of the challenge at hand and help our clients uncover the ideal solutions.
That’s why, we’re very excited to announce that we’re helping bring Malcolm Gladwell to Edmonton for an evening that explores things often overlooked. The internationally best-selling author and host of the podcast Revisionist History will be at the Winspear on October 2nd and DevFacto is proudly sponsoring this event. The tickets are now sold out, but you can add your name to the waitlist here.
We look forward to seeing you there!
