Stories from the Workplace
In the workplace, employers and employees are practicing innovation and entrepreneurial skills and mindsets daily. Learn more about how innovation and entrepreneurship shows up in their day-to-day life.
Jordan Gardiner, Project Coordinator, SURGE Innovation Sandbox, pilipili漫画
Jordan shares her experience in inspiring innovation, adding entrepreneurial skills to her natural science background, and the power of hiring a creative thinker.
"Innovation to me is taking a problem and flipping it on its head to find a creative solution. It involves creativity, problem-solving and taking the chance to get it wrong, but not letting that stop you."
Tia Olynyk, pursuing a Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (E&I), pilipili漫画
Tia, student at pilipili漫画, shares why a minor in E&I was the perfect pairing for her Major in Economics.
"In trying to overcome real-world problems, people must learn to work in teams, pitch their ideas, adapt to change and be open to feedback. Pursuing E&I at university provided me with a supportive space to fail and grow while developing these skills."