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Ask Dumb Questions, Embrace Mistakes — and Other Lessons on Innovation | Dave Raggio | TED

To launch new initiatives within the confines of a large corporation, you’ll need to work with the system, not against it, says “intrapreneur” Dave Raggio. He shares three lessons on innovation he learned the hard way — so you don’t have to. (Made in partnership with Intuit) (Recorded at TEDNext 2024 on October 24, 2024)…

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To launch new initiatives within the confines of a large corporation, you’ll need to work with the system, not against it, says “intrapreneur” Dave Raggio. He shares three lessons on innovation he learned the hard way — so you don’t have to. (Made in partnership with Intuit) (Recorded at TEDNext 2024 on October 24, 2024)

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  1. @sooma-ai

    November 26, 2024 at 7:11 am

    Dave Raggio shares three lessons on innovation as an intrapreneur: socialize your vision early, listen to others, and recognize the high stakes involved when innovating within a large company. He emphasizes working with the system for better results.

  2. @towardsspirituality1431

    November 26, 2024 at 7:27 am

    Wow.. I learned something new.. Dumb questions sessions..

  3. @mohammedmudahi7417

    November 26, 2024 at 7:35 am

    Nothing new .

  4. @shubhamupman7260

    November 26, 2024 at 7:42 am

    Insightful lecture! Really loved the ‘dumb question session’ idea ????

  5. @ironmaiden5658

    November 26, 2024 at 7:45 am

    The mistake is asking a dumb question. “Ask dumb questions, get dumb answers”

    • @JoHnAnDjAnEdOe81

      November 26, 2024 at 9:53 am

      It’s also a way to see how intelligent people are. Not so dumb.

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    November 26, 2024 at 7:47 am

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    • @DivaHarrison

      November 26, 2024 at 7:48 am

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    • @DivaHarrison

      November 26, 2024 at 7:48 am

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  7. @LordDragox412

    November 26, 2024 at 8:03 am

    Ask dumb questions, embrace (your own) stupidity, open up Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) because you don’t even know United States Government Accountability Office already exists, run the country to the ground and other lessons on “innovation”.

  8. @suicune2001

    November 26, 2024 at 8:39 am

    My job doesn’t want innovation. I was told by more than one manager, “If you want to move up then stop talking, don’t ask questions, and don’t point out any problems.” I’ve been blacklisted by several departments because I refuse to do that.

    • @KnowledgeSimmons

      November 26, 2024 at 6:41 pm

      I pray that you find the capital to do it on your own,ameen

    • @aovm76

      November 27, 2024 at 5:20 am

      It is indeed the difference between the BS they feed you on social media and reality..

    • @hangtenboy

      November 27, 2024 at 5:25 pm

      Yep, I’ve worked for those types of companies before. Now I work for a Fortune 25 company and they want innovation and silly small mistakes along the path to get there because 8 or 9 out of 10 times, it leads to something better.
      The other thing that kills morale like crazy is stifling new ideas ???? A company doesn’t have to implement all of them, but companies that think only Executives have good ideas are bound to perish. I’m amazed by how many large companies survive based on their financial profit but make massive mistake that eat into it

    • @KnowledgeSimmons

      November 27, 2024 at 10:05 pm

      @ congratulations ????

    • @nerdstuff5636

      November 30, 2024 at 4:20 am

      Yup. Shut up and do your job. That’s the culture I’ve always working in

  9. @K4R3N

    November 26, 2024 at 8:46 am

    Intuit has a monopoly on tax software. FTC needs to bust it up.

  10. @drummer265

    November 26, 2024 at 8:48 am

    Oh ffs this sounds like every douchey “guest speaker” I’ve had to sit through in department meetings.

  11. @bryancronbaugh4265

    November 26, 2024 at 11:58 am

    I love how you say “or coffee” struggling alcoholic and I feel weird getting a coffee

  12. @mmshiflett

    November 26, 2024 at 12:29 pm

    Ego is a mind killer

  13. @no_one514

    November 26, 2024 at 11:23 pm

    12:23PM 11-27-24 WED

  14. @JohnHall

    November 27, 2024 at 2:10 am

    Nonsense. Except for his very beginning of the conversation. Work quietly and build wins to build allies and eventually partners. By the time leadership notices you, you will have more momentum than they do. However, you must be genuine in your desire to have a better org giving better results. You would be shocked how much leadership avoids confrontation/responsibility in large orgs. Be content to just provide power/value, but also know that at some point you must make the right friends (not allies) to get a seat at the table for leadership. Someone is going to want to “sponsor” you so that they can take “credit” when you advance.

  15. @itsjustramblings

    November 27, 2024 at 4:12 am

    this is all great but very much depends on the company you work for and the group you are part of. In most places, if you even ask inquisitive questions you are stupid, if you make a mistake you don’t know what you are doing 99% of the places are like this and will get you fired. you need a job to get another job so this advice is load of bull crap. If you are NOT working for a company with a culture of innovation and openly supports asking stupid questions and making mistakes, don’t listen to this advice. Most people don’t follow their own advice.

  16. @陳鈞鼎

    November 27, 2024 at 5:07 am

    你怕嗎

  17. @EAGLEHEROES

    November 28, 2024 at 4:45 am

    I WANT A JOB THAT LOVE ???? LIFE TRAVEL✈️️

  18. @nerdstuff5636

    November 30, 2024 at 4:27 am

    The first day in my company the managers ask why no one gives them any feedback. Then after a couple of months working I gave them constructive feedback only to be blamed and cut salary. Jeez. Stupid move.
    Now I work for another company that I have much more respect. => lesson learned: shut up and do your job. Just focus on improving yourself and be always ready for a job change

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