Principles in Action
Principled or values-driven approaches to strategy only have value when we can put them into practice. In this latest post
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developmental design
Development vs Growth
The climate crisis enveloping us right now is providing a teachable moment to explore the difference between development and growth.
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Evaluation and Design: Language for Innovation
Design and evaluation are a two-way street and both fields of practice are wise to learn each others’ language Design
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Comical Innovation
Innovation has likely never been more important and that’s why its study and practice is no laughing matter. The systemic
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The Constant (Innovation) Gardener
A gardener’s mindframe is what distinguishes a true innovator from the rest. We look at four qualities which show how.
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Live Learning
Our models of organized learning could benefit from the disruption we’re seeing across society…if we allow it. The conceit of
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Design for Chaos
Massive change often prompts fear, confusion, and a sense of chaos. How we manage and mitigate this is all about
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Here to There: Navigating Through the Unknown
VIsionary evaluation is about putting data to our principles and actions and seeing where we’ve come from and where we’re going at the same time. This article explores what it is and what we need to do.
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Amplification and Impact
Transformations are easier to understand retrospectively, not in real time. New technologies are about to upend that, forever. It is
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Big Changes Through Small Actions
Our consumption habits will kill our planet if we let it. Small actions, done often, can change our future course.
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