The wise Jedi master Yoda was famous for one quote that illustrates a truth about effort and impact that neglects something critical for innovation. Do. Or do not. There is no try Yoda The words of Yoda, the mythical Jedi master from the Star Wars Universe, are often quoted as the truth about converting action …
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Developmental evaluation holds promise for product and service designers looking to understand the process, outcomes, and strategies of innovation and link them to effects. It’s the great promise of DE that is also the reason to be most wary of it and beware the traps that are set for those unaware. Developmental evaluation (DE), when …
Sorry to all of those Star Trek fans out there who were expecting something very Spockian here. I am testing out some issues with the blog and its spacing qualities. But if you are looking for Spock, you can find him here haunting George Lucas. Or if you are looking for a great read on …
George Lucas is an artist and he creates films he wants to create, while giving some credence to the desires of his fans. But just some. Is the same phenomenon something that replicates in knowledge translation? And if so, is that a good thing or should scientists be held to a different set of standards and respond more to what the end users want?
