Bas Warmerdam - Unlocking Innovation Through Childlike Thinking

What if the secret to solving your most complex business challenges lies in thinking like a 9-year-old? In this episode of the Collaboration Global podcast, host Gill Tiney sits down with Bas Warmerdam, a Netherlands-based innovation expert who has revolutionized problem-solving by bringing children into the boardroom. With over 300 sessions conducted globally, Bas shares his unique methodology of translating complex business challenges into concepts children can understand, then translating their fresh insights back into actionable solutions. 🔑 Key Topics Covered: How to overcome "terminal seriousness" in professional settings The four thinking mechanisms children use: no rules, have fun, do good, and no shame Real-world success stories, including Dutch Railways and crowd-sourced transportation innovation Creating win-win collaborations between organizations and schools Why professionals become more human and less defensive when working with children Expanding this methodology globally across corporate and government sectors 👨‍💼 About Bas Warmerdam: Bas comes from a background in biopharmaceutical sciences and strategy consulting. For the past decade, he has worked with children aged 9-12 to help professionals solve complex organizational problems. His organization works equally with corporate challenges and government social initiatives across the Netherlands, Germany, UK, Middle East, and North America, having engaged with over 20,000 children in problem-solving sessions. 🎯 Why Watch This: If you're a business leader, consultant, or anyone interested in innovative problem-solving approaches, this conversation will challenge how you think about collaboration, communication, and creativity in professional settings. 📅 What's Next: Bas Warmerdam will be a guest speaker at Collaboration Global's event on September 29th. Join us for a 15-minute presentation followed by Q&A! 🔔 Subscribe to stay updated on future episodes featuring innovative collaboration strategies and thought leaders. 💬 Comment below: Have you ever applied childlike thinking to solve a business problem? Share your experience! 🏷️ Tags: #Collaboration #Innovation #ChildlikeThinking #ProblemSolving #BusinessStrategy #Leadership #CreativeThinking #DutchRailways #CorporateInnovation #GovernmentInnovation