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Test your innovation skills

Get a random reflection prompt, a quick action to try today, or a "this or that" dilemma to see how you compare to others. Each one takes 30 seconds and is based on the i2 skills framework.

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One skill, one question

What’s Your Ego Protecting?

“Is there an idea you’re holding onto not because it’s the best one — but because letting go of it would feel like admitting you were wrong?”

— Reflection Skills

Reflection Skills
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Follow the Surprise

Review recent feedback, data, or results. Find one thing that surprised you — and instead of explaining it away, spend 15 minutes exploring why it happened.

Scientific Reasoning Skills
One skill, one question

What Problem Are You Not Seeing?

“When was the last time you looked for a problem worth solving — instead of waiting for one to land on your desk?”

— Opportunity Seeking Skills

Opportunity Seeking Skills
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Ship It Scrappy

Take something you’ve been polishing and share it at 80% done. Tell the recipient: “This isn’t finished — I’d rather get your input now than perfect it alone.” Notice how much faster you move.

Scientific Reasoning Skills