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Ten Modern Examples of Bad Assumptions

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Brexit Vote 2016: Polls, pundits and many politicians assumed that the people of the UK would vote to remain in the European Union, but the referendum resulted in a decision to leave. The post Ten Modern Examples of Bad Assumptions appeared first on Destination Innovation.

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Sustainable Innovation: Explanation and Examples

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For example, between 2016 and 2018 alone, UPS was forced to spend over $1 billion more on fuel , a key driver in its push to go electric. . Sustainable innovation is good for business in many ways. It addresses consumer demand for sustainable products while limiting costs and reducing the chances of price shocks.

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2016’s best innovation blog articles, from the top influential innovation bloggers

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So here I have highlighted a small selection of what I believe are some of the best articles, videos and thought pieces on innovation from some of my colleagues from 2016 on their own websites. Ralph-Christian Ohr: Key Innovation Issues for 2016 and Beyond. In no particular order, let’s begin: 1.

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Four Mind-Bending Business Models to Shake Up 2016

Leapfrogging

There are a myriad of lists out there extolling the top trends and innovative products to watch for 2016. Here are four strategies to watch in 2016: Exclusivity – Play Hard to Get, to Get More Customers. In 2016, consumers will embrace a new twist on a traditional form of cachet – exclusivity. 2016 will see things go further.

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Four Mind-Bending Business Models to Shake Up 2016

Leapfrogging

There are a myriad of lists out there extolling the top trends and innovative products to watch for 2016. Here are four strategies to watch in 2016: Exclusivity – Play Hard to Get, to Get More Customers. In 2016, consumers will embrace a new twist on a traditional form of cachet – exclusivity. 2016 will see things go further.

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Evidence that children are more creative than adults (and the opposite)

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A 2014 review, 2014 book and 2016 book indicate that higher levels of imaginative pretend play in childhood helps enhance creativity in adulthood. However, another 2016 study shows it is not clear if simply engaging in pretend play leads to higher creativity as an adult. The answer is a little complicated.

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Innovators in FMCG love Direct to Consumer

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Here are some other examples of successful DTC start-ups. Warby Parker was valued in 2016 at over $1.2B. Hubble Contacts , founded in 2016, aims to disrupt the market for contact lenses by selling direct. There are many other DTC clothing examples. Warby Parker was founded in 2010 by four friends from business school.