We all have an innate sense of judgment, an ability to quickly decide what we like, what we don’t, and what feels “right.” While this helps us make sense of the world, it can also limit how openly we engage with new ideas. In this 90-minute, hands-on session, participants will explore how their sense of judgment manifests in creative work through a collaborative painting process. Guided by facilitators from KnowInnovation, a company dedicated to accelerating scientific innovation, participants will respond to the prompt “What does ‘innovate’ mean to you?” and practice noticing, reflecting on, and loosening their judgments as they create. No art experience needed; in fact, Donnalyn would say she’s scared of it.
Takeaways
- Recognize how judgment naturally arises in ourselves and how it shapes what we see
- Intentional practices for noticing and managing judgment in order to stay open to new ideas.
- Leave with a visual keepsake and a renewed understanding of deferring judgment
- Bonus: A fun, collaborative experience
