The Unexpected Benefit of Celebrating Failure Where does Mr. Teller work? What do they do there?
What are the three parts to the moonshot blueprint?
What are two projects that X decided to “kill”? Why did they abandon these projects?
One of X’s mantras is “Sometimes shifting your perspective is more powerful than being smart.” Do you agree with this mantra? Why or why not? When could this mantra apply in your life?
Why do you think X works hard to prioritize the work that seems the most difficult and the most likely to kill their projects? Do you think this is a good practice? Why or why not?
Should people who are involved in projects that fail be given a bonus or a reward? Why or why not?
The Next Manufacturing Revolution is Here
What are the three previous manufacturing revolutions Mr. Scalabre mentions? When did these take place?
Why does Mr. Scalabre believe we are not growing in productivity? How do we turn these shortcomings into the next big manufacturing revolution?
How is robotics making an impact in productivity?
How has 3D printing made an impact in productivity?
What role do you feel engineers and experts in technology will play in this next revolution? What are some other ways they will contribute to increasing productivity?