I just read a great BLOG on the Harvard Business Publishing site about innovation…and Chris Rock. (Article linked below)
Chris Rock is undoubtedly the most popular and successful comedian in the world. Like him or not, you must respect his process. This is what the writer has focused on in his commentary.
You see, he is an experimental innovator. The polished routine we see on HBO is the result of thousands of small experiments. Some of his process includes:
1. He picks small venues and short sets for “ready, fire, aim” fine tuning of his jokes.
2. He is not afraid to fail during these experiments. In fact, it’s part of the process.
3. He doesn’t overanalyze, or place all his faith into one big concept. He rapidly iterates, relearns, and refines. It’s a journey, not a destination.
So what can we, as business managers, learn from Chris Rock? His simple steps can apply to any task. Innovation isn’t magic, its hard work. Put in the work, and your chance of success is increased.
Simple.
You can't be happy that fire cooks your food and be mad it burns your fingertips. --- Chris Rock