CS875 - Futuring and Innovation
This post will discuss Futuring and Innovation (CS875), associated future innovations, and a little bit about myself included my profile.
CS875 from Colorado Technical University (CTU) talks about futurists and innovative technological ideas, skill development in Futuring using different techniques, formal methods, and diffusion of innovative ideas.
CS875 - Unit 2 Discussion Board 2 (summary)
Delphi Techniques method
The Delphi method
fosters an environment where experts can work towards a mutual agreement using
the combined questionnaires and delivering each successive round to members. It
is important to know that expert responses might shift new rounds are achieved,
consensus may be reached over time as different opinions are swayed from other
experts, each expert learning from other experts participating in the analysis;
this is achieved without physically bringing everyone together to reach these
decisions; making the Delphi method very effective (Twin, 2021). There are different types of
methods in use, Delphi Technique and Nominal Group Technique (NGT); I
will discuss the Delphi method in detail.
Advantages of the Delphi Technique Method?
The
Delphi technique method seeks to compile different opinions from different
experts; this view is achieved without bringing everybody together in one
physical location. It is important to understand that responses from
participants will remain anonymous; an expert does not have to worry about
receiving any repercussion from their diverse opinions. A consensus view is
expected over time, as expert opinion may be swayed or controlled, making this
method very effective.
Disadvantages of the Delphi Method?
The
Delphi technique is quite different from live interactions and results may be
different. Sometimes, a live discussion-making process may produce a better
consensus view and result, as perceptions and ideas may be introduced, and
reassessed on the fly. Delphi method response can take a longer time to hash
out, which may slow down the rate of the decision-making process; information
received from the experts may be less valuable.
Understanding Key Takeaways of Delphi Technique method
CS875 - Futuring and Innovation: TED Talk about developing self-confidence
What is confidence? You must believe
that you are valuable and act courageously to face the situation you find
yourself in. Several factors affect confidence! What factors you were born with;
such as genes that will affect neurochemical balance in your brain cells, treatment
like social pressures of your surrounding environment or your surroundings; and
more importantly, here is the one choice you have complete control; choices you
make, including how you handle risks, and how you respond to different challenges
and eminent setbacks. The choices you make will play a significant role in developing
your confidence, so keep in mind these few tips and recommendations –
1.
A quick fix, there are quick fixes that boost your
confidence in a short period of time, picture yourself in a quick success when
you are at the beginning of a significant and difficult task; you could listen
to music that has a deep base and encouraging, this can boost a sense of
power in you or you can give yourself some pep talk of encouragement
2.
Believe in your strength and in yourself, and the ability to build
improvements in what you already know; if you are looking for a change or if
you are performing a long term task, this is something you can work on consistently
and improve on it, acquired skills are something you can work on; they were not
fixed at birth. Take a basketball scenario, practice will improve your skill
and possibly bring you to near perfection, if you have a growth mindset;
opportunity gives you something you can learn and grow; it will develop some
connections in your brain to be stronger and grow over a short period. For
example, people who have a growth mindset to prosper, have better grades, and
develop a continuous growth attitude.
3.
Consider failure as an option, practice and be prepared to
fail and face your failure(s), you will fail sometimes, everyone does in
whatever they do; therefore, failure should not erode your confidence. Did you
know that J. K. Rowling was rejected by 12 different publishing companies
before her book was finally picked up by one publisher for Harry Potter, the
Wright brothers had numerous failures before success came along. Several studies
show those who failed several times or regularly and endure and keep trying
without giving up, are more equipped to acknowledge arduous challenges and difficulties
more constructively. They use the experience to learn how to respond to different
and difficult challenges, they are not afraid to ask people for advice and more
importantly, they persevere.
Therefore, think of some challenges you
plan to embark on, you must realize that the journey will not be easy, expect some
mistakes along the way, please be kind to yourself when mistakes come your way,
the excitement you will have when you have success is amazing; therefore, offer
yourself some inspirational talk, standup, and “GO for it”! The exhilaration that
awaits you at the end, understanding that you now have greater proficiency and
wisdom, will boost your credence for a long time; and taking challenges becomes
an easier task!
Two
forces that impact innovation from the video
Based on the video presentation, two
forces that will boost innovation is self-confidence, and the ability to
practice and improve your skillset to near perfection. With a growth mindset, any
new opportunity gives you additional skills you can capture, learn and grow in the new opportunity presented; and the connections with the new still in
your brain will make you stronger and the acquired growth over a short period
will surprise you as an innovator. We all have heard of the expression
“practice makes perfect”, this video epidermises the expression.
