Leadership & Innovation · Set 8 of 13

Mobtakir Cards

A Journey of Discovery into the World of Innovation

I am Mobtakir, the Innovator, and these cards distil a journey through innovation, from the birth of an idea to protecting it online. Whether you are an artist, an engineer or an entrepreneur, you'll find inspiration and tools to turn your creative energy into something real.

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    Creativity is a journey, not a destination.

    Keep experimenting and learn from every attempt, successful or not; creativity shows up even in everyday actions.

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    Creativity is a skill you build.

    Creativity isn't reserved for artists or the gifted; it's a muscle that grows with practice and challenge.

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    Know yourself to find your gifts.

    Recall the moments you felt most creative, spot what sparked them, and build those conditions into your daily routine.

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    Put people at the heart of the solution.

    Start with empathy for others' challenges, then define, ideate, prototype and test: that's design thinking.

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    Give old ideas new life.

    Use SCAMPER: substitute, combine, adapt, modify, put to another use, eliminate, reverse, and see your idea afresh.

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    Map your ideas to see the whole.

    Use mind maps to organise your ideas visually, making them easier to understand, remember and connect.

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    See the problem from every angle.

    Try on the six hats in turn, data, feelings, risks, benefits, creativity, organisation, to analyse fully and avoid mistakes.

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    Ask why until you reach the root.

    Ask "why" five times to uncover the real cause, so you can build a solution that lasts.

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    Borrow wisdom from past solutions.

    Look at how similar problems were solved in other industries, then adapt those answers to your context, as TRIZ teaches.

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    Shape a space that inspires you.

    Bring in natural light, plants and lively colours, and organise your tools, to lift your mood and focus.

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    Diverse voices fuel innovation.

    Create a shared workspace and invite people from different backgrounds to regular sessions, sparking ideas you'd never see alone.

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    Break the routine, spark new ideas.

    Take a new route to work, rearrange your desk or try a new hobby; small changes wake up fresh thinking.

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    Build a network that sparks ideas.

    Join forums, attend conferences and take part in joint projects; a strong network brings inspiration, resources and support.

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    Innovate boldly, act responsibly.

    Respect data protection and intellectual property laws, and use an ethical framework so your innovation matches your organisation's values.

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    Protect your work wherever you are.

    Set a clear remote-work security policy: use a VPN, encrypt devices and train your team on phishing and social engineering.

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