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Design Thinking: From Cognition to Craft

November 27, 2020November 27, 2020 Cameron D. Norman 777 Views Bruce Mau, creativity, culture of innovation, design, design thinking, evaluation, innovation, inspiration, leadership

Design thinking is best approached as a habit, not as an exercise. Just as ‘critical thinking’ isn’t meant to be applied sporadically to one’s life, neither is design thinking.

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Design’s Inspiration Outcome Dividend.

November 25, 2020 Cameron D. Norman 461 Views Bruce Mau, design, evaluation, innovation, inspiration

Design is about making things with intention, craft, and care, but above all, it must inspire. Without inspiration and excitement, there is no action.

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Reflecting on Gratitude and Going Beyond Thanksgiving

November 22, 2012November 22, 2012 Cameron D. Norman 379 Views gratitude, inspiration, learning, mindfulness, positive psychology, research, Robert Emmons, teaching, Thanksgiving

Today is the day that Americans come together to celebrate Thanksgiving, a day dedicated to gratitude (in Canada, we celebrate

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Designing a Social Innovation Wonderwall

July 22, 2012July 22, 2012 Cameron D. Norman 442 Views design, Facebook, Fast Company, football, innovation, inspiration, Kickstarter, Mitch Joel, Oasis, social innovation, sport, Sting

Paying attention to the social, technological, economic and environmental stresses and challenges we face isn’t always conducive to positive thinking

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The Genius of Seth Godin

January 29, 2010January 29, 2010 Cameron D. Norman 838 Views behaviour change, book, complexity, innovation, inspiration, motivation, psychology, Seth Godin, social innovation

Seth Godin is a genius and deserves some consideration if you’re interested in changing the world and, just as important, changing yourself in the process. If you don’t know who he is, read on.

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Amazing Stuff: The Inspirational Sound and Vision Edition

January 11, 2010December 30, 2011 Cameron D. Norman 368 Views inspiration, music, video

Inspiration sometimes finds itself wrapped in a delightful blend of sound and visuals. This Amazing Stuff edition is dedicated to five (plus one) music+videos that might provide a little lift in these dark January months in the North.

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Complex Change and Energy

December 8, 2009May 25, 2012 Cameron D. Norman 449 Views complexity, emergence, energy, engagement, health behaviour change, inspiration, psychology, TED

Change requires energy and complex change requires a lot of energy. This is why balancing energy is so critical and why exhausted tired organizations so often reach for the simple and wrong solutions to complex problems.

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