Fri.Jan 28, 2022

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Do you need to be intelligent in order to be creative? The threshold theory

Idea to Value

What is the link between intelligence and creativity? And can you be creative without being intelligent, or do you need a minimum level of intelligence to achieve great creative feats? This has been a question posed since creativity research began seriously in the 1950s. And it has a long, controversial history. Throughout history, many people who were regarded as highly creative, the people who made a mark on their fields, especially the scientific disciplines, were also highly intelligent.

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How Startups Can Help Shape Regulatory Policy

Entrepreneur - Innovation

Innovators must help nurture and shape the direction of future regulation. Thankfully, it's not only possible, but has also been done before.

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Is Now the Time to Finally End Our Culture of Disposability?

Innovation Excellence

Quality used to mean something to companies. A century ago, when people parted with their hard-earned money to buy something, they expected it to last one or more lifetimes. Durability was a key design criteria.

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4 Ways To Create An Effective Trendspotting Team

ITONICS

A continuous foresight mindset and a comprehensive analytical framework are imperative to trendspotting. The personnel involved in the trendspotting process are also crucial to successfully identifying and evaluating trends that could enhance a company’s innovation strategy.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.