What if, instead of filling out forms that feel more like preparing a legal brief for a courtroom, we got something we’d actually enjoy—like a Spotify Wrapped for our year? This idea isn’t just fun; it’s actionable. Imagine your year summarized into a witty, graphic-rich package that celebrates your wins and lessons with the same excitement you feel revisiting your top songs of the year. 🎶✨
Let’s lean into that idea and transform the mundane into something magical. After all, the most effective innovations often come from reframing problems, not solving them outright. It’s a concept Rory Sutherland, the famed champion of behavioral science, has long advocated: “Don’t make the journey faster; make it more enjoyable.” So, let’s rethink the workplace’s most dreaded tradition—end-of-year reviews—and make it something people can look forward to. 🌟
The Magic of ‘What If’ Thinking 💡
Some of the best ideas start with a simple question: What if?
What if we reimagined the boring, the overlooked, or the operational, and turned it into something delightful? These questions aren’t about chasing impossible dreams; they’re about finding the crazy-enough-to-work ideas that drive innovation forward.
What If Example:
What if the work we track all year in tools like Jira, Asana, or Trello (or Monday.com, for the especially visual planners) came back to us as an insightful, fun-to-read, shareable recap of what we’ve done? Imagine a personalized, narrative-driven summary—a digital highlight reel of our work year. 🎥✨ Something that frames even the seemingly small accomplishments as impactful, making us feel valued and motivated.
With that in mind, I present my draft of Cameron Stewart Wrapped for 2024—crafted in the style of Spotify Wrapped to celebrate a year of innovation, bold moves, and curious moonshots. 🚀✨
Cameron Stewart’s 2024 Wrapped: Actionable Innovation on a Budget 🎯
Let’s skip the fluff and get right to it: 2024 was a year of bold moves, clever solutions, and enough innovative experimentation to make even a mad scientist proud (sans the frizzy hair). 🧪 Whether streamlining systems, diving into AI, or proving that rejection is just a stepping stone, this year showed that meaningful impact doesn’t need a limitless budget—just a relentless curiosity to make things better. 🧠🔧 Here’s the lowdown:
Top Tracks of 2024 🎵
- Error-Proof Symphony 🎻
This training module didn’t just reduce errors—it gave stakeholders that ‘finally, it works!’ moment of satisfaction. - The Compliance Remix 🔄
Outdated workflows got a major glow-up, improving processes and boosting efficiency across the board. - Lean, Mean, Streamlined Machine ⚙️
Simplicity met productivity as workflows were transformed, making the team faster and more effective. - Mental Metabolism 🧠💭
The podcast Deep Thoughts and Whatnots brought fresh ideas to life, engaging over 2,000 listeners and sparking innovation.
These top tracks weren’t just memorable—they were game-changers for the year.
A Year of Creative Growth: 2024 Highlights
- 308 Hours of Professional Development
Nearly 13 days spent mastering new skills and expanding horizons. - 12 Certifications Earned, Including 7 in AI
Because staying ahead means never stopping the quest for knowledge. - 72 Custom GPTs Created
Tools built not just to work harder, but to work smarter. - 250+ AI-Generated Songs Published
Exploring new frontiers where creativity meets technology.
If it seems like I have a hunger for learning and a bit of techno-lust, trust your instincts. The drive to push boundaries isn’t just a passion—it’s the method behind the magic. 🚀✨
Fan Favorite Moments 🎤
Peer feedback highlighted some standout themes this year:
- Transforming challenges into streamlined solutions with major training program overhauls.
- Advocating for innovation and adaptability during organizational changes.
- Setting a positive tone for peers while using feedback as a tool for growth.
In every instance, it wasn’t just about solving problems—it was about helping others hit the right notes.
2024 Wrapped: Your Top Apps Playlists 🎧
- 🎨 Creative Cloud: The go-to for transforming big ideas into stunning visuals.
- 🖊️ Articulate 360: Simplifying complex learning and making engagement effortless.
- 🎥 Final Cut + MotionVFX: Bringing storytelling to life with cinematic precision.
With the right apps in play, every project had the tools it needed to soar.
Closing Thoughts: Innovation Meets Purpose
It’s been a journey, as it should be! From standout collaborations to values that drove every decision, from top tracks to the apps that powered the magic—2024 was a year of innovation, growth, and impact.
Looking back, it’s clear: when passion meets purpose, the results speak for themselves. Here’s to building on this momentum in 2025 and beyond. The best is yet to come! 🚀✨
Call to Action: Reflect and Celebrate Your Year
What if your end-of-year review wasn’t just text in a SaaS product like Workday? What if it became a celebration of your year, like a Spotify Wrapped? Think of it as an exercise in finding the value in your work rather than the usual plea for a merit raise (that always seems to lag behind inflation—but I digress).
To see a video version of this Cameron Stewart Wrapped concept, visit www.cameronstewart.com.
And for an even deeper dive, check out the Deep Thoughts and Whatnots podcast, where I’ll discuss this article, the mocked-up video, and the idea behind it. You can find the show on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts. 🎙️✨