At the Innovative Metropolis conference organized by the Brookings Institution and Washington University in St. Louis, cutting-edge designers and policymakers explained how some cities can use a systems-based approach to become more sustainable. Gordon Gill, principal, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture; Johanna Kirkinen, SITRA – Finnish Innovation Fund; Fabio Mariz Gonclaves, Professor of Landscape [...] read more »
I yell a question every day to my 3 to 6 year old Little Dragon students: “What are the two most important words in karate?” Their answer: “Pay attention!” Those may be the two most important words in life and business too- particularly when it comes to innovation. The business environment is moving at unprecedented [...] read more »
One of the questions I’m most often asked is how whether someone should explore various interests or focus intensely on mastering one particular skill or talent. The answer is: Both! I say be a “jack of all trades; master of one or two.” This is a fascinating world and we’ve got amazing opportunities open to [...] read more »
What the hell does Black Belt Mindset have to do with social media marketing? I make my living sharing an idea. This idea is how to THINK Like a BLACK BELT. The revenue I earn comes from speaking, consulting, coaching, selling books and other products and promoting events both live and online. How do you [...] read more »
Do you have “Discipline Deficiency Syndrome?” This illness afflicts countless people. It has no borders. It attacks everyone without prejudice. It can prevent you from becoming the person you are capable of being. It can ruin your aspirations and destroy your life. Fortunately, there is a cure. I learned how to become a disciplined person [...] read more »
“The ultimate technique is no technique.” Contrary to popular belief, this does not mean that it’s best to never study, copy or develop specific fundamental techniques. It means that through consistent study, discipline and focused practice you can transcend the limitations of any specific technique. I like to say it this way: As you practice [...] read more »
Коли у вінничанки Оксани Кирияк загорілася квартира, вона не змогла ні викликати пожежників, ні покликати на допомогу - з народження жінка німа. Дивом врятувавшись, вона почала думати, як допомогти слабочуючих і німим спілкуватися з екстреними та довідковими службами. І розробила систему SMS-зв'язку, через яку можна викликати таксі або лікаря, дізнатися розклад потягів, з'ясувати, в якій аптеці є потрібні ліки. У квітні проект Оксани посів перше місце на конкурсі ідей Innovation Lab, влаштованому в Ірпе... read more »
What are the factors and steps of cultural change ? CULTURAL CHANGE There are a number of internal and external factors which are responsible for cultural change in an organisation. Composition of the workforce: Overtime, the people entering an organisation may differ in important ways from those already in it, and these differences may impinge on the existing culture of the organisation. read more »
Define the concept of Learning organisation ? What are the philosophy and characteristic of learning organisation ? how it differ from traditional organisation ? how to develop a learning organisation ? A learning organisation is one that is successful at acquiring, cultivating, and applying knowledge that can be used to help it adapt to change. Learning organisations are skilled at read more »
What is technology management ? How technology development progress from invention to innovation ? Explain citing one such example. WHAT IS TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT : Many factors make up the technology development framework and there are several ways of condensing these into a manageable number of grouping. These factors are grouped around six broad dimensions (as in figure-1) : 1. read more »
