English Topics: The Role of Failure in Innovation

Ice Breaking Topics

  • What are your thoughts on the concept of time?
  • If you could reinvent any company, which one would it be and what would you change?
  • Are you a fast reader?
  • Are there any topics that are off-limits for discussion (ex: politics, religion)?
  • Have you ever broken a bone?
  • What topics would you never discuss in a casual conversation?
  • What would you do if you could control the weather?
  • Is there anything about yourself that annoys you?

Main Topics

  • Why do you think failure is often a part of innovation?
  • How can organizations create a culture that embraces failure?
  • Can failure ever hinder progress? Why or why not?
  • What are some examples of major innovations born from failure?

Free Topics

  • Would you rather receive flowers or chocolate on Valentine’s Day?
  • What do you think is the most significant event in the history of the human race?
  • If you could choose any animal as your loyal sidekick, which one would it be and why?
  • Are you a morning person or a night person?
  • What is your favorite type of party or social event to attend?
  • Do you like kids?
  • What are your thoughts on the impact of artificial intelligence on education?
  • How do you think the culinary landscape has evolved over time with the influence of globalization and multiculturalism?