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“Many of the best ideas seem to come, not from the boardroom, but the staffrooms, lunch & the relaxed sharing of mistakes.” quote by Alastair Arnott
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“Many of the best ideas seem to come, not from the boardroom, but the staffrooms, lunch & the relaxed sharing of mistakes.”

Alastair Arnott

About This Quote

Source Interview: Business Innovation Talk, 2015

Great ideas often arise in informal settings where people feel safe to share mistakes and brainstorm casually.

In simple terms: Best ideas come from relaxed, informal places.

Key Takeaway

Encourage informal collaboration spaces.

Themes

creativity collaboration informal settings

Mood

inspirational casual

Type

advice observation

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • lunch breaks
  • breakout rooms
  • cross‑functional workshops

Key Concepts

psychological safety knowledge sharing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you create safe informal spaces?
  • What barriers exist to open sharing?
A Different Perspective

May lack structure for complex decisions.

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