Increasing uncertainty in order to innovate

ETH Podcast

ETH series on the topic of uncertainty, part 4

"Uncertainty is something that makes people uncomfortable. At the same time, it is the only chance for learning", Nadine Bienefeld says. She is the Senior Researcher & Lecturer at the Department of Management, Technology, and Economics at the ETH. Nadine works in the team of Professor Gudela Grote, who is particularly interested in unlocking people's potential by increasing Uncertainty. At the same time, she points out: "Uncertainty is hard for people right now. And it is also a question of what resources you have to deal with the uncertainty". In the ETH Podcast, both Scientists tell us about their research and talk about how important it is to speak up in teams in stressful working environments.

More information on the research of ETH Professor Gudela Grote

Grote, Gudela and Julian Pfrombeck. 2020. "Uncertainty in Aging and Lifespan Research: Covid-​19 as Catalyst for Addressing the Elephant in the Room." Work, Aging and Retirement 6.4: 246-​250.

Background information on the research of ETH senior researcher Nadine Bienefeld

Nadine Bienefeld - The power of voice

More on the documentary film "Just a routine operation" here.

ETH Podcasts are produced by This Wachter's Audio Story Lab and Jennifer Khakshouri. Music, Sound Design and Mastering by Luki Fretz.

Transcript available here.