
PPP 445 | Unlocking the Power of Productive Failure, with Manu Kapur
Want to improve your memory? Learn faster? This episode is for you!<\/p> Sound Bites \u201cIf you want to remember, try forgetting a little so that you can use forgetting to remember.\u201d \u201cWhy do we wait for failure to happen instead of designing for it deliberately and intentionally?\u201d \u201cLearning doesn\u2019t just happen when you succeed\u2014it\u2019s the failure signal that tells you you\u2019re in the right place to grow.\u201d \u201cKnowledge gets coupled with the context, the smells, and the sights in which you\u2019re learning it.\u201d \u201cIf everything in your life has a success signal, don\u2019t be too happy\u2014chances are you\u2019re playing it too safe.\u201d \u201cWe should totally change how we introduce ourselves at parties: guess each other\u2019s names!\u201d Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:31 Start Of Interview 03:55 Understanding Productive Failure 05:22 The Problems of Learning: Remembering, Understanding, and Transfer 08:58 The Theory of Disuse 11:39 The Fascinating Concept of Situated Cognition 16:00 Why Getting Questions Wrong Helps You Learn 20:34 Understanding the Zone of Proximal Development 23:06 Designing for Productive Failure 28:33 Applying Failure Concepts in Parenting 32:12 End Of Interview 32:34 Andy Comments After The Interview 37:52 Outtakes Learn More
You can learn more about Manu and his work at ManuKapur.com<\/a>.<\/p> For more learning on this topic, check out:<\/p> Episode 15<\/a> with Ralph Heath about his book on celebrating failure. Episode 432<\/a> with Ross Garland regarding why projects fail. Episode 116<\/a> with Jim Johnson for another discussion about why projects fail. Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast!<\/p> Talent Triangle: Power Skills<\/p> Topics: Productive Failure, Learning, Memory, Project Management, Education, Teaching, Zone Of Proximal Development, Innovation<\/p> The following music was used for this episode:<\/p> Music: Summer Morning Full Version by MusicLFiles
License (CC BY 4.0): https:\/\/filmmusic.io\/standard-license<\/a><\/p>
SummaryIn this conversation, Andy interviews Manu Kapur about his book Productive Failure: Unlocking Deeper Learning Through the Science of Failing. They explore the concept of learning through failure and how it can be intentionally designed to enhance understanding and retention. They discuss the importance of context in learning and the science behind memory. Manu and Andy discuss practical strategies for effective learning, particularly in relation to project management and certification exams. Manu introduces the notion of productive failure and its significance in the learning process. He emphasizes the importance of engaging with challenges, understanding the four A's of learning, and applying these principles in real-world scenarios. Manu even shares some ideas for how parents can help their kids reframe how they look at failure.
Want to improve your memory? Learn faster? This episode is for you!
Sound Bites “If you want to remember, try forgetting a little so that you can use forgetting to remember.” “Why do we wait for failure to happen instead of designing for it deliberately and intentionally?” “Learning doesn’t just happen when you succeed—it’s the failure signal that tells you you’re in the right place to grow.” “Knowledge gets coupled with the context, the smells, and the sights in which you’re learning it.” “If everything in your life has a success signal, don’t be too happy—chances are you’re playing it too safe.” “We should totally change how we introduce ourselves at parties: guess each other’s names!” Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:31 Start Of Interview 03:55 Understanding Productive Failure 05:22 The Problems of Learning: Remembering, Understanding, and Transfer 08:58 The Theory of Disuse 11:39 The Fascinating Concept of Situated Cognition 16:00 Why Getting Questions Wrong Helps You Learn 20:34 Understanding the Zone of Proximal Development 23:06 Designing for Productive Failure 28:33 Applying Failure Concepts in Parenting 32:12 End Of Interview 32:34 Andy Comments After The Interview 37:52 Outtakes Learn MoreYou can learn more about Manu and his work at ManuKapur.com.
For more learning on this topic, check out:
Episode 15 with Ralph Heath about his book on celebrating failure. Episode 432 with Ross Garland regarding why projects fail. Episode 116 with Jim Johnson for another discussion about why projects fail.Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast!
Talent Triangle: Power Skills
Topics: Productive Failure, Learning, Memory, Project Management, Education, Teaching, Zone Of Proximal Development, Innovation
The following music was used for this episode:
Music: Summer Morning Full Version by MusicLFiles
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMusic: Synthiemania by Frank Schroeter
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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