Ingenious Quote by Cathy Engelbert
“Being able to see and recombine existing assets and know-how in new ways allows us to take an 'ingenious approach to innovation' - one that creates even more value from what we already have and know.”
About This Quote
Identifying and recombining existing resources creatively generates innovative solutions that add value beyond the original assets.
In simple terms: Creative reuse of what we have sparks innovation.
Key Takeaway
Recombination of assets drives value creation.
Themes
innovation
resourcefulness
value creation
Mood
optimistic
strategic
Type
business
strategic
When to use this quote
- product redesign using legacy components
- cross‑functional team brainstorming
- leveraging existing data for new insights
Key Concepts
systems thinking
creative synthesis
Practical Applications
- map current assets before starting a project
- facilitate workshops on remixing ideas
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance remixing with truly novel invention?
- What blind spots arise when you only look inward for resources?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on existing assets may limit breakthrough,.
