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Developing an empathic way of being.
Many people still believe empathy is only for maintaining well-being, healing personal problems and for conflict mediation. While it is great at that, many do not realize empathy is a primary source for creativity, innovation and action. In order to creatively solve problems and innovate together, we need to connect deeply with the feelings and needs of others. From deep connection with our common humanity, profound creativity, innovation and actions can arise that addresses and solves foundational problems, not just surface, superficial ones.
“I’ve thought a lot about the power of empathy. In my work, it’s the current that connects me and my actual pulse to a fictional character in a made up story, it allows me to feel, pretend feelings and sorrows and imagined pain… empathy is the engine that powers all the best in us.”
Finally, see below the powerful and practical ways Empathic Design offers tools for fostering creativity and innovation.
“We’ve found that figuring out what other people actually need is what leads to the most significant innovations. In other words, empathy is a gateway to the better and sometimes surprising insights that can help distinguish your idea or approach.” by David & Tom Kelley: IDEO
“The best product managers, designers, product teams, and leaders are experts at practicing empathy… these characteristics are what can catalyze your creativity and your collaboration.” Practical Empathy: For Collaboration and Creativity in Your Work by Indi Young
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