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The 3 Types of the 4 Types of Innovation
This week’s blog post talks about how to approach the various frameworks and lists of types of innovation, particularly for professionals in fields where innovation matters.
Chaotic Playfulness
A look at how playfulness unlocks creativity, boosts courage, and builds community.
Leave Nobody Behind
Some reflections on how to use the ITK tools inclusively and increase accessibility, by guest blogger Jennifer Strickland
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a Workshop Facilitator
Imposter syndrome isn’t just reserved for characters in the Wizard of Oz. Guest blogger Kerrianne Marino shares some thoughts on how to deal with imposter syndrome on ITK workshops.
Blossom Explosion
Preparation is essential for a successful ITK session. This week, we hear a first-hand story about different types of preparation… and what happens if we skip a step.
On the Road to ITK Facilitation: Practice & Feedback
Today's post is co-authored by Bill Donaldson and Lauren Armbruster ITK Trainee’s Perspective: The road to becoming a certified Innovation Tool Kit (ITK) member is clear and full of community support-but it can also make the candidates a little nervous! For instance,...
Getting The Most Out Of Hybrid Workshops
Facilitating a hybrid workshop can be tricky. Here are some tips to help you navigate that particular challenge.
Introducing The Time Blossom
Introducing the Time Blossom, a specialized version of the Lotus Blossom tool that focuses on time management.
The D4 Approach To Innovation
New ITK team member Conor Mahoney introduces his D4 approach to innovation – Discovery, Deliberation, Deconstruction, and Development – and shows how to use ITK tools at each step.
Introducing the updated ITK PAINstorming!
As part of Team Toolkit’s collaboration with the MITRE Social Justice Platform, we are excited to announce the equity-lens update to ITK PAINstorming! ITK PAINstorming helps improve your team’s understanding of a user’s behaviors, pain points, assumptions, and needs....