I got the opportunity to have a personal chat with Stefaan Vandist about the power of a good story while we were waiting for the rain to stop.
During the keynote about innovation, creativity and sustainability there were 4 key messages:
1️⃣ Find stakeholders willing to make a difference. Sometimes, they’re not the first ones you think of. Be creative in forming coalitions.
2️⃣ Dream big: Instead of worrying about what might not work, imagine how awesome it would be if it does.
3️⃣ Make solutions tangible quickly: Prototype, fail fast, fail often, but always fail forward. Learn from each experience.
4️⃣ Celebrate success, no matter how small.
But what resonated most was the power of storytelling: It can immerse people in a dream, make them believe in the possible, and inspire action among those willing to make a difference.
The power of a good story
