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Ten Modern Examples of Bad Assumptions

Destination Innovation

Year 2000 Computer Bug: There were dire predictions and anticipation of widespread computer failures at the turn of the millennium due to the Y2K bug led to massive expenditures and preparations, but the actual impact was minimal. Iraq War 2003: The U.S. It failed to adapt to the digital streaming revolution, leading to bankruptcy in 2010.

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Solar energy adoption barriers: a vicious cycle?

Christensen Institute

Technical issues worsen social perceptions on solar energy. This lack of financial resources can then be blamed for the technical faults in the first place. From technical to social Technical barriers to solar energy adoption include both infrastructural and personnel issues. GW of power to the grid.

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Continuing the Energy Transition Journey

Paul Hobcraft

Technology innovation, suggested new business models, outline proposals for changing policies, processes, and market design all are being “sketched out.” It is evident innovation must be way broader than just technological RD&D. During this past week, I have been working through specific aspects of the energy transition model.

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Getting Board Buy-In for Your Innovation Project

IdeaScale

It’s not uncommon for corporate boards to lack strong expertise in the areas of innovation and technology. It turns out, getting buy-in from the board of directors can be particularly vexing due to the typical board makeup, their strengths, and their skills gaps. Boards Don’t Prioritize Innovation.

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Citizen Science and the Future of Cancer Research

IdeaScale

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the federal government’s principal agency for cancer research and training. In 2016, The National Cancer Institute launched the Cancer Research Ideas crowdsourcing website to enable the research community and the public to submit ideas on how best to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

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The Innovation Intensity needed in the Energy Transition

Paul Hobcraft

We need to accelerate innovation and technology adoption. The IEA assesses the status of 46 critical energy technologies and sectors and offers some general advice on how to get “on track” with this SDS approach. There is significant pressure on Governments as they attempt to stimulate their economies.

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The state of innovation at the end of 2018

Jeffrey Phillips

Since everyone is compelled to write at least one backward looking story at the end of the year, I've chosen as my topic a review of innovation at the end of 2018. Many earlier writers, inventors or consultants were individuals or very small teams, either by necessity or government dictate or other reason.