CFO2101. Welcome and Announcements & Keynote: Big Little Breakthroughs: How Small, Everyday Innovations Drive Oversized Results

According to the World Economic Forum’s latest “Future of Jobs” report, creativity is one of the most sought-after skills needed across industries and job roles. But is creativity really a skill that anyone can learn? Can we all be innovators? In this inspiring and actionable keynote, New York Times bestselling author and innovation expert Josh Linkner reveals a proven strategy anyone can use to unlock their creative potential. You don’t have to be a genius—you just need the right tools to hatch your own breakthroughs.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze popular myths about innovation and what the research shows about our creative capacity
• Determine how a 5% “Creativity Upgrade” can drive meaningful results in our careers and communities
• Recognize we should ditch pervasive cliches like “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” to revamp old mindsets
• Identify techniques and activities that exercise our creative muscles
• Analyze stories of everyday people who achieved huge success by unleashing their creative potential