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Happiness is linked to higher creativity

Idea to Value

One study from 2008 of 171 students found that people’s happiness was significantly related to their ability to come up with ideas. Another 2008 meta-analysis of 102 studies found that the type of mood people were in directly affected their creativity. It could even be that engaging in a creative activity may cause happiness.

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Hacking Citizen Engagement – presented by Deloitte Pixel and Singularity University’s Global Summit

Betterific

We’re really excited to announce our newest innovation competition centered around hacking civic engagement. Share your ideas for an app that enables users to engage directly with local, state, or federal governments to get things done, for example providing input on policy decisions or launching new projects.

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VUCA is a matter of perspective

Jeffrey Phillips

Not too many people seem to remember the stock market crash of 2008, but of course that was a decade ago. Sorry to sound judgemental but this is the least interesting, least engaging response and one that places the blame on change that is already occurring. Volatility seems like something we've only just discovered.

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Teacher shortages bring to mind the saying ‘necessity is the mother of invention’

Christensen Institute

As a result, disruptive innovations typically start by serving areas of nonconsumption—where the alternative is nothing at all. By outperforming this alternative, disruptive innovations can take root and improve over time until they take over.

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IDEA 2008

Boxes and Arrows

Digital Context Clues – Jason Kunesh Experience design is evolving in both discipline and practice as more people communicate and engage with media. And if you don’t know whether you’re here or there, then how do you know which version of yourself to be?

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The Personality of a Business: More Than Just a Brand Image

Tullio Siragusa

It’s a more profound reflection of its core, influencing its product quality, pricing, employee relations, and customer engagement. Case Study: Airbnb’s Personality Shift and Rebranding Background: Founded in 2008, Airbnb started as a platform that allowed homeowners to rent out their spaces to travelers.

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Covering Innovation My Way

Paul Hobcraft

I set out to engage 100% in innovation work, it has been quiet a journey of discovery and then translating the parts. I have two established businesses, one started in 2000 and one in 2008. all I am doing is giving it a more dedicated focus for clients to visit, decide and then engage with me. In summary.