Comments on: Pixar’s Brad Bird on Fostering Innovation

By: Data Day Life » Innovation at Pixar

Data Day Life » Innovation at Pixar — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:23:19 +0000

[...] Brad Bird, whom Pixar hired after seeing his animated version of The Iron Giant, recently discussed in an interview the innovation process at Pixar. In this interview he stresses that for imagination-based companies to succeed in the long run, making money cannot be the focus. He then goes on to discuss 9 key lessons which give great insight into the companies culture and the approaches they use to ensure they remain at the top of their game. Those lessons on fostering innovation are an absolute must read and can be found here. [...]

By: BDOL

BDOL — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 10:12:30 +0000

I couldn’t agree more. Particularly what you said about morale. That should be upper management’s greatest concern. Artists today seem disposable and easily replaceable to management and we artists know that. It definitely affects how we work. And there are many of us who have good ideas we’d like to share, if we thought we’d be treated with respect.

By: What Inspires Me About Creative Visionaries « How Do Creative Visionaries Stay On Track With What They Were Put Here To Do?

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 04:42:40 +0000

[...] morale, outside-the-box thinking) Part of what inspired me to explore this new project was this article about Brad Bird at Pixar. I loved the “lessons,” including (note, these are renumbered [...]

By: Brad Bird on Innovation « “Making the Movie”

Brad Bird on Innovation « “Making the Movie” — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:46:16 +0000

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By: much less than 00000011 » Following a Bird

much less than 00000011 » Following a Bird — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:52:06 +0000

[...] This look at how Pixar’s Brad Bird fosters innovation [gigaom.com] follows nicely from the post I made a bit back about his approach to creativity [muchlessthanthree.com]. It’s very interesting from the viewpoint of someone who feels a bit like that black sheep sometimes. [...]

By: Innovation [2009-08-24] « PEG

Innovation [2009-08-24] « PEG — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:00:16 +0000

[...] Pixar’s Brad Bird on Fostering Innovation [GIGAOM] Steve Jobs hired him, says Bird, because after three successes (Toy Story, A Bug’s Life, and Toy Story 2) he was worried Pixar might struggle to stay innovative. Jobs told him: “The only thing we’re afraid of is complacency—feeling like we have it all figured out,” Bird quotes his boss as saying “… We want you to come shake things up.” Bird explains to McKinsey how he did it — and why, for “imagination-based companies to succeed in the long run, making money can’t be the focus.” [...]

By: Joyal

Joyal — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:59:55 +0000

Dear Brad, Thanyou for sharing your great ideas and insights. Wish you all the best in your new Live Action film.

By: iPeter

iPeter — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:00:05 +0000

Insightful and inspiring! Thanks!

By: Fostering Innovation with Brad Bird | Iona.LABS

Fostering Innovation with Brad Bird | Iona.LABS — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:23:16 +0000

[...] Brad Bird speaks on Fostering Innovation and stimulating creativity. I said, “Give us the black sheep. I want artists who are frustrated. I want the ones who have another way of doing things that nobody’s listening to. Give us all the guys who are probably headed out the door.” [...]

By: Ellen

Ellen — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:05:39 +0000

[with typo corrections.. ha] Could we get these guys to revamp health care instead of congress? I mean it, could we? At the very least get Lasseter, Jobs and Bird to have a brainstorming session with them or teach them how to have one.

By: The House of Move | Art and Animation Nightly » Blog Archive » Fostering Innovation with Brad Bird

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:22:41 +0000

By: Lessons in Leadership: Pixar « Superfluous Cheddar

Lessons in Leadership: Pixar « Superfluous Cheddar — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 04:00:28 +0000

[...] following I learned from this very interesting interview with Brad Bird from [...]

By: Brad Bird on Innovation at Ryan Tan

Brad Bird on Innovation at Ryan Tan — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:46:57 +0000

[...] Bird’s talk on innovation: The first step in achieving the impossible is believing that the impossible can be [...]

By: Satish V.M.

Satish V.M. — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:33:16 +0000

Forward thinking, critical, big-picture. i feel like a ‘Black Sheep’ sometimes. i am most comfortable around my brothers, when i visit home. Great inspiration. Thank You, Satman

By: L’innovation selon Brad Bird - Flablog

L’innovation selon Brad Bird - Flablog — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:47:22 +0000

[...] -Tarzan- et Glen Keane), rien que ça, Brad Bird avait su donner un souffle nouveau à Pixar. Dans une interview parue sur le net, et que je vous invite à lire en entier (et en anglais), 10 points essentiels sur [...]

By: Frederator Studios Blogs | Channel Frederator Blog | 2 Scoops of Zachary Lind

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:42:14 +0000

[...] Stephen Silver for his great design work, Brad Bird for his shear joy of the form that comes through all of his projects, and Robert Rodriguez for just [...]