The Ecology of Innovation: Part 1 – Ideas
There is a tendency when looking at innovation to focus on the end result of a process of creation rather
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No Contest: The Cost of Crowd-based Social Innovation
Contests are seen by many in the social sector as a way to engage audiences and generate new thinking about
Read moreCoffee Culture and Ideas: A Need for A Break
As the holidays approach, the days get shorter, and the number of demands increase, I am reminded about the benefits of coffee beyond the warmth it brings and how, with time (and maybe a little sugar), it can do wonders to stoke innovation.
Read moreThe Tyranny of Text in Creating Innovative Systems
In the health sciences we are dominated by text as our primary means of communicating. This is a habit that doesn’t really account for how people come up with ideas and learn. Perhaps its time for a change: bring a sketchbook to your next meeting.
Read moreAmazing Stuff: December 14th Edition
Looking for awesome things, the latest in zombie attack science, solving the food shortage using Twitter, drinking tap water instead of bottles, or how little art pictures can help stimuate new thinking? Then this issue of Amazing Stuff has something for you.
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