Florian Haas

In this talk, I explain the concepts of complexity and entropy, and how they derail the idea of simplification. I delve into why it is that people, even if they have pure intentions and a great desire to simplify, usually end up doing the opposite. And I give suggestions on what to do about that.

Creativity is the process of having original ideas that have value. It is not limited to the arts, it is innate to us and indeed vital to our professional lives. And yet, many organizations do their very best to squelch, stifle, and suffocate creativity. Here are some suggestions for fixing that.