Creative Cross-Pollination with Brian Collins, former Disney Imagineer

As a Walt Disney Imagineer, Brian helped create the stories and magic for some of the world’s most beloved attractions. Over the past 35 years, he has produced work for a who’s who list of corporations, as well as small entrepreneurial ventures.

Now, as a sought-after Innovation Consultant through his practice known as The Brainstorm Institute, he works with both large and small companies to help them gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Currently, he is a full-time instructor at the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College, where he teaches a variety of courses related to themed entertainment, immersive design, event production, and advanced technologies.

His book is Creative Cross-Pollination: A Former Imagineer's Take on the Innovation Process.

We discuss:

• Brian’s background as a Walt Disney Imagineer and his work writing for some of the world’s most beloved theme parks — and how this work influenced his approach to education
• His definition of innovation
• The 4 techniques of Creative Cross-Pollination
• How educators can integrate this technique into their work
• Driving innovation and creativity in education
• Emerging trends in technology (AR/VR, Telematics, Military, etc.)...and how to cross-pollinate
• Brian’s take on the future of work

Order Creative Cross-Pollination: https://bit.ly/3LESDP0

Learn more about today’s guest:

• https://www.brainstorm-institute.com
• www.ensoeducation.com

About the host

Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Bluesky or LinkedIn

I also host Sideline Sessions, a podcast for coaches and parents of student-athletes. The show features conversations with coaches and performance experts in the NFL, NBA, NCAA, Olympics, and more. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Rp0QGt

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