Describing Experimenting

Here are some examples of Experimenters describing their strength and defining what Experimenting means to them

My core approach is that I’m pragmatic

For me, I like making things happen

People say that I’m able to take action in crisis situations when others tend to panic

I am action oriented, I like to get runs on the board

My bywords are “pace” and “energy”

Experimenting in your work place

Here are some of the ways Experimenters use their strengths at work to have impact

Moving quickly into action to meet new challenges

Having a can-do in approach, being willing in to experiment and being pragmatic when putting a particular idea into practice

Focusing on practical outputs and coming up with practical solutions

Throwing themselves into new challenges, confident of their ability to make a difference

Having hands-on knowledge of their field that generates immediate credibility for their views

Encouraging others to experiment

Ensuring something actually gets done

Challenging theoretical or abstract ideas that don’t fit with reality on the ground

Opportunities for Experimenting

Here are some ideas about opportunities to use Experimenting at work

In crisis situations where immediate action is required such as operating in fire-fighting mode

Circumstances that require or reward practical thinking over theoretical or academic approaches

When it’s important to make things happen and produce tangible results

For implementing changes quickly over a short time frame

Situations that require a high level of experience

Barriers for Experimenting

Here are some situations that Experimenters might find frustrating or demotivating and wish to approach differently or keep away from.

Situations that require patience and in-depth analysis before action can be taken

At the early stages of strategy development where the focus is on planning rather than delivery concrete tasks

Academic organisations where thinking is valued over action