14. Embracing Intelligent Failures with Mr Peter Popovics PhD

Todays Working Life Arbetslivsresan podden we meet with Mr Peter Popovics PhD.

Peter discusses his career journey and the concept of connecting the dots. He shares his background in economics and environmental engineering, as well as his experiences working in sustainability consultancy and global sales. Peter talks about his realization that he wasn't happy in his career and his decision to pursue a PhD. He also explores the concept of Ikigai and the importance of doing things you love, are good at, and that the world needs. Peter then delves into his research on turning innovation failures into strategic assets, discussing the benefits of failure and the reuse of resources. He also touches on the challenges of managing failure in a corporate setting and the importance of embracing intelligent failures. Finally, Peter shares his future plans, including his work in academia and his focus on innovation, sustainability, and Japan.

Takeaways

• It's important to find a career that aligns with your passions, skills, and the needs of the world.
• Failure can provide valuable resources and lessons for future success.
• Companies should embrace intelligent failures and create a culture that encourages experimentation and learning.
• Partnerships between large companies and startups can lead to innovation and growth.
• Academia and business can work together to drive innovation and create new knowledge.
• Overthinking can cause unnecessary stress, sometimes it's best to go with the flow and let life take its course.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

16:22 Turning Failure into Success

26:14 Embracing Intelligent Failures

32:25 Partnerships for Innovation

35:16 The Intersection of Academia and Business

45:47 Going with the Flow

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