Tom Kelley
Tom Kelley
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Tom Kelley is a renowned American author, speaker, and business consultant who is best known for co-authoring the bestselling book "The Art of Innovation". He is also a partner at the innovation consulting firm IDEO.
Birth and Death Dates
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Tom Kelley was born on February 2, 1953. Unfortunately, there is no public information available about his passing.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Kelley's nationality is American, and he has worked as an author, speaker, and business consultant throughout his career. His expertise lies in the field of innovation and design thinking.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in a family that valued creativity and experimentation, Kelley developed a strong passion for art and design from an early age. He went on to study fine arts at the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated with a degree in painting. However, it was during his time at college that Kelley began to explore his interest in business and innovation.
Major Accomplishments
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Kelley's most notable accomplishment is co-authoring "The Art of Innovation" with his brother David Kelley. The book has become a classic in the field of business and innovation, offering practical advice on how companies can foster creativity and innovation within their organizations. The book has been widely praised for its accessible language and inspiring examples.
Notable Works or Actions
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In addition to co-authoring "The Art of Innovation", Kelley has also written several other books, including "The Ten Faces of Innovation" and "Humanizing Work". He is a frequent speaker at conferences and events around the world, where he shares his insights on innovation and design thinking.
Impact and Legacy
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Tom Kelley's work has had a profound impact on the business world. His ideas on innovation and design thinking have inspired countless organizations to rethink their approach to creativity and problem-solving. Through his books and speaking engagements, Kelley has helped to popularize the concept of design thinking, making it more accessible to businesses of all sizes.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Tom Kelley is widely quoted and remembered for his insightful comments on innovation and design thinking. His ability to distill complex ideas into simple language has made him a beloved figure in the business world. Kelley's passion for creativity and experimentation continues to inspire leaders around the globe, making him one of the most influential voices in the field today.
As Kelley himself once said, "The best way to get new ideas is to get lots of old ones." His work continues to challenge traditional approaches to innovation and encourages businesses to think creatively about their products and services. With his inspiring message and practical advice, Tom Kelley remains a leading figure in the world of business and innovation.
Quotes by Tom Kelley
Everything in modern society is the result of a collection of decisions made by someone. Why shouldn’t that someone be you?
Noticing that something is broken is an essential prerequisite for coming up with a creative solution to fix.
Their ultimate “strokes of genius” don’t come about because they succeed more often than other people – they just do more, period.
Cool technology alone is not enough. If it were, we’d all be riding Segways and playing with robotic dogs.
Design thinking is a way of finding human needs and creating new solutions using the tools and mindsets of design practitioners.
In our experience, one of the scariest snakes in the room is the fear of failure, which manifests itself in such ways as fear of being judged, fear of getting started, fear of the unknown. And while much has been said about fear of failure, it still is the single biggest obstacle people face to creative success.
I’m quite comfortable with making the odd mistake, if it comes in the pursuit of new opportunities and new ideas” Rob Fyfe, Air New Zealand CEO.
No matter how high you rise in your career, no matter how much expertise you gain, you still need to keep your knowledge and your insights refreshed. Otherwise, you may develop a false confidence in what you already “know” that might lead you to the wrong decision.
But to act, most of us must first overcome the fears that have blocked our creativity in the past.
Empathy means challenging your preconceived ideas and setting aside your sense of what your think is true in order to learn what actually is true.