Summary: You discussed how observation leads to innovation, especially working together in teams rather than working alone. I also showed some examples of observation projects other students have done in previous years. Questions help us reflect as we observe creative and innovative ideas and possibilities. You discussed the reading in pairs. Finally, you reflected on your upcoming projects. 

Innovation Example in Japan: How Toyota Changed the Way We Make Things

Gibson, T. (2018, August 24). How Toyota changed the way we make things [Video]. Bloomberg on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5vtCRFRAK0

Homework due the Day Before Class 08 at 1 pm (12/02/2025):

1. Please take 3 or 4 pages of notes on these TED TALKS on Observation and attach the photos to your Google Doc at Class 07:

Harper, C. (2014, February 13). The power of observation [Video]. Youtube. 

Brown, D. (2014, March 19). The positive power of motivation [Video]. Youtube. 

2. Please Read and Take Notes on Chapter 4, Discovery Skills #3 Innovation (This homework is for Class 08, but since we have two weeks off from class, I thought you might like the extra time to read early):

Dyer, J., Gregersen, H., & Christensen, C. (2019). Innovator’s DNA: Mastering the five skills of disruptive innovators. Harvard

Business School Press.

3. Homework all quarter: Freerice.com (20%) –> Goal 4,000 points

This homework is very fun and ongoing as your four-skills logs of self-study of your choice on the English subjects within the Free Rice Programme. We can fight climate change, feed hungry children and families for free while learning English too! Please get your code to create an account in the class.