Learning as base for innovating Dr Frido Smulders, Unchain 2010, Delft Learning as base for innovating Frido Smulders Delft University of Technology f.e.h.m.smulders@tudelft.nl
Experiential Learning Model David Kolb (1984) Concrete Experience Concrete Active Experimentation Reflective Observation “Learning is the process whereby knowledge is created through transformation of experience” Abstract Abstract Conceptualization Active Passive Unchain 2010, Frido Smulders
Experiential Learning model David Kolb, 1984 Dr Frido Smulders, Unchain 2010, Delft Experiential Learning model David Kolb, 1984 Concrete Experience Concrete Active Experimentation Reflective Observation Abstract Abstract Conceptualization Active Passive Unchain 2010, Frido Smulders f.e.h.m.smulders@tudelft.nl
4 learning abilities => 4 dominant learning styles David Kolb, 1984 Dr Frido Smulders, Unchain 2010, Delft 4 learning abilities => 4 dominant learning styles David Kolb, 1984 Concrete Experience Diverger/ visionair Do-er Active Experimentation Reflective Observation Converger/ planner Thinker Abstract Conceptualization Unchain 2010, Frido Smulders f.e.h.m.smulders@tudelft.nl
Visionair/Dreamer diverging Characteristics: People oriented Emotional Broad field of interest Strengths: Fantasy Many viewpoints/perspectives Thinks in alternatives Team with only visonairs: Not decisive Team without visionairs: Few ideas and no breakthroughs Weak problem recognition Looking for the one and only solution Unchain 2010, Frido Smulders
Unchain 2010, Frido Smulders Thinker assimilating Characteristics: Interest in abstract concepts Practice is irrelevant Not much people oriented Strengths: Integrating into theoretical models/concepts Inductive reasoning (specific => general) Logics and accuracy Team with only thinkers: No practical application Team without thinkers: No/weak theoreatical basis Doesn’t learn from own mistakes Unchain 2010, Frido Smulders
Unchain 2010, Frido Smulders Planner Converging Characteristics: Technical specialist Few emotions Prefers business rather than people Strengths: Deductive reasoning (general=> specific) Decisive Planning/organizing Team with only planners: Single loop learning Solution for the wrong problem Team without planners: Not result driven Application of untested ideas Unchain 2010, Frido Smulders
Unchain 2010, Frido Smulders Do-er accomodating Characteristics: ‘trial & error’ Gets well along with people Sometimes impationt Strengths: Application oriented Purposeful/goal driven Team with only do-ers: Working hard on wrong business Team without do-ers: Work not done on time Not goal oriented Unchain 2010, Frido Smulders
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Dr Frido Smulders, Unchain 2010, Delft Concrete Experience ‘nice stories’ Active Experimentation Reflective Observation Abstract Concept Unchain 2010, Frido Smulders f.e.h.m.smulders@tudelft.nl
Dr Frido Smulders, Unchain 2010, Delft Concrete Experience Active Experimentation Reflective Observation ‘academic discussion’ Abstract Concept Unchain 2010, Frido Smulders f.e.h.m.smulders@tudelft.nl
Dr Frido Smulders, Unchain 2010, Delft Concrete Experience Active Experimentation Reflective Observation ‘nerd’ Abstract Concept Unchain 2010, Frido Smulders f.e.h.m.smulders@tudelft.nl
Dr Frido Smulders, Unchain 2010, Delft Concrete Experience Active Experimentation Reflective Observation ‘wrong question’ Abstract Concept Unchain 2010, Frido Smulders f.e.h.m.smulders@tudelft.nl
Dr Frido Smulders, Unchain 2010, Delft Concrete Experience ‘acting without thinking’ Active Experimentation Reflective Observation Abstract Concept Unchain 2010, Frido Smulders f.e.h.m.smulders@tudelft.nl
Dr Frido Smulders, Unchain 2010, Delft Concrete Experience ‘Engineering trap’ Active Experimentation Reflective Observation Abstract Concept Unchain 2010, Frido Smulders f.e.h.m.smulders@tudelft.nl
Dr Frido Smulders, Unchain 2010, Delft Concrete Experience ‘Trial and error’ Active Experimentation Reflective Observation Abstract Concept Unchain 2010, Frido Smulders f.e.h.m.smulders@tudelft.nl
Dr Frido Smulders, Unchain 2010, Delft CE AE Academic learning Cycle RO AC Unchain 2010, Frido Smulders f.e.h.m.smulders@tudelft.nl
4 learning abilities ≈ 4 phases in PD process Dr Frido Smulders, Unchain 2010, Delft 4 learning abilities ≈ 4 phases in PD process Concrete Experience Concept Development Production Ramp-up Do-er Diverger Active Experimentation Reflective Observation Converger Thinker Production Preparation Engineering Abstract Conceptualization Unchain 2010, Frido Smulders f.e.h.m.smulders@tudelft.nl