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In-noun-vation

Idea Sandbox

Last Updated on 7 February 2023 I’m not trying to coin a new term… It’s just a catchy headline for what I call “the nouns of innovation.” We were taught early that a noun is a person, place, or thing. I use this model to describe the key components necessary for creative problem solving and, ultimately, innovation. While the CreativityLab discussed in the previous post is about a PLACE… I don’t suggest that that’s where creativity can begin and end

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There's hope after all

Bennett Cherry

Do you know how long it takes to create, design, prototype, and manufacture a "rocking motorcycle trike bike"? All of about 5 minutes if you're my daughter and you've got some free time on a Friday afternoon. Her building material of choice? Tinker Toys.There are a few concepts that one can take away from the experience of watching a preschooler create and innovate:Innovation stems from freedom.

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