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Fly, Crash, Adapt

Destination Innovation

Paul MacCready (1925 – 2007) was an aeronautical engineer and inventor of the first human-powered aircraft. MacCready helped to sponsor the Nissan Dempsey/MacCready Prize for innovations in racing-bicycle technology and faster human-powered vehicles. He died in 2007 from a melanoma. Paul MacCready. Insights for Innovators.

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IBS 2024: Latest Home Buyer Trends Can Help Shape Marketing for Brands

Brunner

That’s the highest percentage since 2007. Technology in the Home: Programmable thermostats, security cameras, and video doorbells rank among the most desired technology features. To learn more about the NAHB findings and how those insights can energize your marketing, please contact us.

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How to Spot Your Innovation Blind Spot

Phil McKinney

Be curious and invest in learning about new industries, trends, and technologies. Instead of fearing it, view it as a learning opportunity, a stepping stone towards success. Before Google developed its own self-driving car in 2007, most people, including established auto manufacturers, did not even contemplate the possibility.

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Ideate or Deteriorate – Why Companies Must Learn How To Be Innovative to Achieve Major Growth

Qmarkets

Is innovation a superfluous fad that just won’t go away, or is learning how to be innovative crucial for futureproofing an enterprise? The only difference is that WhatsApp was first to capitalise on the innovative capabilities that were being offered by mobile devices, despite possessing categorically inferior technology and resources.

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Congressional testimony on higher ed: Allow for innovation, incentivize student outcomes

Christensen Institute

Here is my recorded testimony, prepared in text below, on why accreditation needs an innovation overhaul and the need to focus on student learning outcomes instead of institutional inputs. Not learning. Prepared testimony Good morning Chairman Owens, Ranking Member Wilson, and distinguished members of the Committee. Not employment.

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Successful office investments in disruptive times

Norbert Bol

Last week I gave a short presentation at the VIP Europe Conference of IREI in Amsterdam about the impact of innovation, technology and sustainability on office investments in the Netherlands. My key message is: Technology and sustainability have a positive impact on institutional office investments. 2. Asset perspective.

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Brunner Welcomes 15-Year IT Veteran

Brunner

Driving Helpdesk/IT strategies and implementations, developing team/discipline specific technology needs, security implementation, employee related computers, software and systems, Dave will play a key role in our continued investments in cutting-edge technology and digital experiences. Tell us about your expertise and experience.