The Quality Conundrum in Evaluation
One of the central pillars of evaluation is assessing the quality of something, often described as its merit. Along with
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Meaning and metrics for innovation
Metrics are at the heart of evaluation of impact and value in products and services although they are rarely straightforward.
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Understanding Value in Evaluation and Innovation
Value is literally at the root of the word evaluation yet is scarcely mentioned in the conversation about innovation and
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Strategy: Myths, fantasies, and reality
A defining feature of sustained excellence in any enterprise is a good strategy — a vision and plan linked to
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How do we sit with time?
Organizational transformation efforts from culture change to developmental evaluation all depend on one ingredient that is rarely discussed: time. How
Read moreDevelopmental Evaluation’s Traps
Developmental evaluation holds promise for product and service designers looking to understand the process, outcomes, and strategies of innovation and
Read moreGenetic engineering for your brand
DNA doesn’t predetermine our future as biological beings, but it does powerfully influence it. Some have applied the concept of ‘DNA’
Read moreElevating Design & Design Thinking
Design thinking has brought the language of design into popular discourse across different fields, but it’s failings threaten to
Read moreBeyond Bullshit for Design Thinking
Design thinking is in its ‘bullshit’ phase, a time characterized by wild hype, popularity and little evidence of what it
Read moreDesign thinking is BS (and other harsh truths)
Design thinking continues to gain popularity as a means for creative problem-solving and innovation across business and social sectors. Time
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