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“It's important to be innovative when times are prosperous. It's essential to be innovative when they are not.” quote by Andy Hargreaves
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“It's important to be innovative when times are prosperous. It's essential to be innovative when they are not.”

Andy Hargreaves

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Source Book: Educational Innovation, 2010

Innovation is essential both in prosperity and hardship; continuous creativity drives progress.

In simple terms: Innovate in good times and bad.

Key Takeaway

Maintain creative mindset always.

Themes

education innovation resilience

Mood

inspirational pragmatic

Type

educational motivational

When to use this quote

  • classroom practice
  • organizational change
  • personal development
  • policy design

Key Concepts

creative thinking continuous improvement growth mindset

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you foster innovation with limited resources?
  • What habits sustain creativity during downturns?
A Different Perspective

Innovation may be constrained by resources or resistance to change.

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