Category Archives: Design & Innovation

The most Innovative Country – Japan. Wah?

Harajuku Man 1, originally uploaded by Two Dragons. Based on a recent survey conducted from 2002-2006 by the Economist Intelligence Unit, a research firm spin-off from the Economist magazine, Japan took the honors as the most innovative country ahead of … Continue reading

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Siberia (The Next Silicon Valley)

This is great. Siberia as the next Slilicon Valley is interesting to think about. There are many elements of what it might actually take (according to Guy Kawasaki, anyway), as well as other paradoxical dynamics at work (low rent, under … Continue reading

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The 6 Myths of Creativity

Myths 1. Creativity Comes From Creative Types 2. Money Is a Creativity Motivator 3. Time Pressure Fuels Creativity 4. Fear Forces Breakthroughs 5. Competition Beats Collaboration 6. A Streamlined Organization Is a Creative Organization This is a great article on … Continue reading

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Six Sigma and Innovation?

Here is a great article from Business Week on how Six Sigma and Innovation are complimentary in driving bottom line results. The article sites the following results from one study of 35 attempts at breakthrough innovation: “Ambidextrous [Six Sigma + … Continue reading

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Middleburry College to Push Innovation Curriculum

Middleburry College to Push Innovation Curriculum What? A liberal arts college located in west-central Vermont pushing innovation! That’s right. According to a few directors from the college: “The goal of the new initiative is to develop an environment in which … Continue reading

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