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The Workplace Curiosity Manifesto

How Curiosity Helps Individuals and Workspaces Thrive in Transformational Times

Stefaan van Hooydonk

Stefaan van Hooydonk, 2022

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Curiosity is good for business. Learning expert Stefaan van Hooydonk offers a concise and lucid guide to building productive curiosity for professionals, in teams and in organizations. The business case for curiosity is well-known – but the author cites additional recent research, plus illustrative cases and anecdotes he draws from his experience as chief learning officer for Flipkart, Cognizant and other organizations. Although his zeal for his subject makes this a bit repetitious, van Hooydonk provides a clear, helpful overview and valuable recommendations.

Take-Aways

Learn to be more curious.
An environment of change and instability calls for a curious mind-set.
Curiosity benefits you and your organization.

About the Author

Stefaan van Hooydonk, the former chief learning officer for Cognizant, Flipkart and other leading companies, founded the Global Curiosity Institute. He is also the Dean and cofounder of the Earth Academy.

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