169. Imagination at Work: Why The Future Belongs to the Curious with Liz Rider and Prina Shah
In this episode of Ways to Change Your Workplace, Prina Shah is joined by organisational psychologist, executive coach, and global leadership advisor Liz Ryder for a powerful conversation on curiosity, imagination, and the future of work.
They explore why curiosity is no longer a “nice-to-have” but a critical leadership capability in a fast-changing, AI-driven world. From the decline of creativity over time to the dominance of short-term thinking in organisations, this episode challenges leaders to rethink how they work, lead, and learn.
What You’ll Learn
- Why curiosity is a competitive advantage in today’s workplace
- How traditional systems (education + work) suppress creativity
- The tension between firefighting vs. future thinking
- Why imagination is essential for strategy and innovation
- How AI can both limit and support human creativity
- What a truly curious workplace culture looks like
- The shift from “know-it-all” to “learn-it-all” cultures
- Why human-centric leadership will define future success
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