Design For Humans’ History
Only by understanding our past can we properly design for a future that’s different from it. When we think about
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path dependence
The Creativity Subscription
Subscription models are changing the way we think about products, services, and the creativity and tools that shape them. Two
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The Memory of Systems
Systems change is so difficult because is the link between the past, present and future is tight and often invisible.
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Designing For Path Dependency: The Case of Mental Health
Path dependency is a concept in complexity science that refers to the way in which the past patterns influence current and future actions. Mindful attention to identifying these patterns and use of design thinking can help ensure that the past is not the present, unless we want it to be.
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The Power of Subtle Change
Changing dualisms and either/or thinking into real strategic plans can allow us to make big differences and change with small actions.
Read moreJaded: Whether You Are a Plant or a Stone Makes All the Difference
An attempt to innovate – do something new to produce value — is always fraught with risk and a high
Read moreA Beautiful Idea
Is what you do, where you work, or how you organize, beautiful? Among the many words used to describe our
Read more(Re) Making our World
Britain’s vote to leave the European Union is a nod to the future and the past and both perspectives illustrate
Read moreSystems Thinking Perspectives on CQI and Public Health
Systems thinking involves taking account of where you stand, what you’re doing, and where the bounds of your influence and
Read moreThe Job Market Metric In Education
Post-secondary and continuing education is continuing to be rationalized in ways that are transforming the very foundation of the enterprise.
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