Amandine Devergies

Sep 16

Innovation isn’t a straight line — it’s a messy, unpredictable journey. And here’s the truth: failure isn’t the opposite of success, it’s the tuition you pay for it. In every innovation project I’ve been part of, the real differentiator wasn’t the brilliance of the idea or the size of the budget. I...Read more

Innovation isn’t a straight line — it’s a messy, unpredictable journey. And here’s the truth: failure isn’t the opposite of success, it’s the tuition you pay for it. In every innovation project I’ve been part of, the real differentiator wasn’t the brilliance of the idea or the size of the budget. It was the emotional resilience of the team. Resilience is more than “bouncing back.” It’s the ability to absorb the hit, learn in motion, and keep moving forward with clarity. When setbacks hit — a prototype fails, a market rejects your concept, funding gets pulled — a growth mindset turns the moment from “game over” into “level up.”

Sep 9

💡 Innovation leaders know this: failure isn’t the end — it’s the feedback loop that fuels your next breakthrough. Emotional resilience keeps you steady under pressure. A growth mindset turns “we failed” into “we learned.” When you combine the two, you create a culture where setbacks spark progress....Read more

💡 Innovation leaders know this: failure isn’t the end — it’s the feedback loop that fuels your next breakthrough. Emotional resilience keeps you steady under pressure. A growth mindset turns “we failed” into “we learned.” When you combine the two, you create a culture where setbacks spark progress. 🚀 Read my latest article on how to thrive through failure in innovation projects:

Aug 12

Did you know that feedback can be your most creative tool? Feedback isn’t about being right. It’s about being better—together. Here’s why feedback is a game-changer for innovation. 🎯 Precision: Innovation without feedback is like shooting in the dark. You need others to help you aim. 🔥 Energy...Read more

Did you know that feedback can be your most creative tool? Feedback isn’t about being right. It’s about being better—together. Here’s why feedback is a game-changer for innovation. 🎯 Precision: Innovation without feedback is like shooting in the dark. You need others to help you aim. 🔥 Energy: Feedback energizes teams. It invites collaboration, sparks new angles, and keeps ideas alive. 🧩 Resilience: When feedback is part of the culture, failure becomes learning. And learning is the fuel of innovation. So, how can you use feedback to fuel innovation? Try this: 🧠 Creative teams: Host “idea labs” where feedback is playful, not personal. 📊 Sales & marketing: Use post-mortems to gather feedback on what worked—and what didn’t. 🤝 Leadership: Ask your team, “What’s one thing I could do better?”—and mean it. 🔍 Let’s Rethink Feedback What if feedback isn’t about fixing—but about finding? Could your next breakthrough be hiding in a comment you’re afraid to hear?

Jul 29

Curious how feedback can unlock creativity? So, what is feedback really? It’s not just critique. It’s a mirror, a compass, and sometimes, a spark. In the world of innovation, feedback is everything. 🔍 Clarity: Without feedback, ideas float in ambiguity. You might think your concept is brilliant—un...Read more

Curious how feedback can unlock creativity? So, what is feedback really? It’s not just critique. It’s a mirror, a compass, and sometimes, a spark. In the world of innovation, feedback is everything. 🔍 Clarity: Without feedback, ideas float in ambiguity. You might think your concept is brilliant—until someone points out the blind spot you missed. 💡 Momentum: Feedback keeps ideas moving. It’s the friction that sharpens thinking and the nudge that pushes a project from “meh” to “wow.” 🚀 Culture: Teams that normalize feedback build trust. And trust is the soil where innovation grows. Without it, people play it safe—and safe doesn’t change the world.

Jul 15

Did you know that curiosity can be your biggest business tool? Curiosity is about asking “why?” and “what if?” It helps you see things differently and come up with better ways to do them. 🔥 Why it matters: In today’s world, things change fast. Curious people and teams are better at keeping up. ...Read more

Did you know that curiosity can be your biggest business tool? Curiosity is about asking “why?” and “what if?” It helps you see things differently and come up with better ways to do them. 🔥 Why it matters: In today’s world, things change fast. Curious people and teams are better at keeping up. They’re not afraid to try, fail, and try again. That’s how new products, services, and ideas are born. If you don’t stay curious, you risk falling behind. But if you do, you’ll keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to succeed. 🛠️ Ways to use curiosity today: 🤔 Marketing: Try out bold ideas with small tests before going big. 🎨 Innovation: Set up “idea time” where teams can explore without pressure. 📈 Sales: Ask clients what they really need—not just what they say they want.