Handout 3

Question 1

is the impulse to seek out new ideas and experiences.

Answer 1

Curiosity

Question 2

the spark of creativity and innovation, the best long-term investment a person can make

Answer 2

Curiosity

Question 3

The research of Egon Zehnder created a model that consists of four (4) dimensions:

Answer 3

1. Curiosity
2. Insight
3. Engagement
4. Determination

Question 4

a thirst for new experiences and knowledge; an openness to feedback, learning, and change.

Answer 4

Curiosity

Question 5

the ability to gather and synthesize information that suggests new possibilities

Answer 5

Insight

Question 6

the ability to connect with others and communicate a vision

Answer 6

Engagement

Question 7

the persistence to overcome obstacles and achieve challenging goals

Answer 7

Determination

Question 8

Enhancing Entrepreneurial Curiosity

Answer 8

Ask the right questions
Innovation time
Always listen without judgment

Question 9

It is crucial to innovation because it moves
people to look at the world from a different perspective and to ask questions rather than accepting the status quo. Thus, it is an essential tool for fighting conformity.

Answer 9

Curiosity

Question 10

found that as the business environment became
more volatile and complex, the firm realized the importance of adapting to unforeseen situations by learning new skills. It began assessing candidates’ potential in this area

Answer 10

Egon Zehnder

Question 11

HIS research showed that curiosity was the most important of the four (4) dimensions and that people who scored high on it were likely to score high on the other qualities.

Answer 11

Egon Zehnder

Question 12

determines the readiness of a person to exhibit behavior associated with the other traits.

Answer 12

level of curiosity

Question 13

triggers a direct response to situations that challenge our assumptions, and our capacity to question unlocks the potential for change that such situations represent.

Answer 13

Curiosity

Question 14

First, differentiate an excellent question from a bad question. In general, a bad question does not encourage a substantive answer.

Answer 14

Ask the right questions

Question 15

Google workers are encouraged to spend 20% of their week on new ideas that interest them. It could be the next killer application or something more efficient for business development.

Answer 15

Innovation time (20% rule for cultivating ideas)

Question 16

70/20/10 management model

Answer 16

believes innovation is cultivated best when employees spend 70% of their time on core business tasks, 20% on related projects, and 10% on unrelated projects.

Question 17

Curious people have no hidden agenda. They seek to understand the perspectives of others and are willing to sit in ambiguous, open, and curious without being invested in the outcome.

Answer 17

Always listen without judgment