Charles Leadbeater: The era of open innovation

The video discusses the concept of creative collaboration, highlighting how users and consumers drive innovation, exemplified by the invention of the mountain bike. It critiques traditional views of creativity, emphasizing the role of pro-amateurs and the importance of open-source models. The video explores the tension between open and closed organizational models and the potential for user-driven innovation to transform industries.

Who were the primary creators of the mountain bike?

• A large bike corporation

• Young users in Northern California

• A lone inventor in a garage

• A government research lab

What is the term used to describe the combination of internet and passionate consumers leading to innovation?

• Consumer Innovation

• Technological Advancement

• Creative Collaboration

• Digital Revolution

What is a common misconception about creativity in traditional views?

• It is a collaborative process

• It is driven by special people in special places

• It is unpredictable and random

• It involves consumer feedback

Why do large organizations often miss emerging markets?

• They focus on radical innovations

• They prioritize existing products and markets

• They are too innovative

• They lack resources

What was the initial perception of SMS technology by its inventors?

• A replacement for email

• A technology with no clear use

• A way to listen to live performances

• A tool for business communication

What role do users play in the development of new technologies?

• They are the primary inventors

• They help determine the use of technologies

• They have no impact

• They are passive recipients

What is a key characteristic of pro-amateurs?

• They focus solely on profit

• They work for large corporations

• They pursue activities for love but with high standards

• They are unskilled and untrained

How do pro-amateurs impact fields like astronomy?

• By making advanced technology more accessible

• By increasing the cost of equipment

• By reducing the need for professional astronomers

• By limiting access to information

What is a significant challenge for open organizational models?

• Lack of innovation

• Dependence on volunteers

• Excessive regulation

• Limited consumer interest

What is a potential benefit of hybrid organizational models?

• They restrict consumer involvement

• They focus solely on traditional methods

• They combine strengths of both open and closed models

• They eliminate the need for open models