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092: Why I Hate the Post-it Note as an Example of Creative Thinking
I hate Post-it notes.
No, that’s not true. I love them as a product. I use them nearly every day.
What I do hate is how they are used as an example of innovation and creativity. To me, they set a terrible example of creative thinking.
Tune in to learn some of the history of Post-it notes and why I don’t think they teach us any good lessons about creativity.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- Who invented Post-it notes and why.
- Why serendipitous products aren’t that creative.
- How the inventors of Post-it notes struggled to get buy-in.
- When the product started to take off.
- Why the launch of Post-it notes is a dreadful example of innovation.
- What we can learn from failures like this.
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If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com.
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By Drew Boyd
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I hate Post-it notes.
No, that’s not true. I love them as a product. I use them nearly every day.
What I do hate is how they are used as an example of innovation and creativity. To me, they set a terrible example of creative thinking.
Tune in to learn some of the history of Post-it notes and why I don’t think they teach us any good lessons about creativity.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- Who invented Post-it notes and why.
- Why serendipitous products aren’t that creative.
- How the inventors of Post-it notes struggled to get buy-in.
- When the product started to take off.
- Why the launch of Post-it notes is a dreadful example of innovation.
- What we can learn from failures like this.
Downloadable scorecard to rate your idea
***
EPISODE CREDITS:
If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com.