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Why aren’t more people of color in the mental health workforce?

Christensen Institute

In 2011, according to the American Psychology Association (APA), psychologists were 85% white, 5% Hispanic, 4% Black, 2% Asian,28% American Indian or Alaskan Native, and.05% Ten years later, in 2021, they were 80% white, 7% Hispanic, 5% Black, 3% Asian,13% American Indian or Alaskan Native, and.03% Diversity matters.

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Selective universities won’t be disrupted

Christensen Institute

Not only will the top selective undergraduate programs likely be OK, but they almost certainly won’t be “disrupted” at all. But not disrupted—as the word is understood when we’re talking about the Theory of Disruptive Innovation that Christensen coined. Disruptive innovations initially expand the pie, in other words.

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Harness the Random with this Method

Destination Innovation

Say you roll 4, 4, 2, 6 the team has to conceive and design a plan for a TV program about a CEO and a teenager who get involved in a robbery at a theatre. I have found that this method can work well for new product, service and marketing initiatives. TV station. Company CEO. Kidnapping. Football Club. Journalist. Restaurant.

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From Strategy to Success: Harnessing Corporate Venture Capital for Growth

Leapfrogging

CVC is often characterized by its dual focus on achieving both strategic returns, such as fostering innovation or entering new markets, and financial returns, similar to those sought by traditional venture capitalists. Moreover, through CVC, corporations can tap into the startup ecosystem , leveraging agility and innovative mindsets.

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Revolutionizing the Deal-Making Landscape: yet2’s 11 Deals in a Single Month

Yet2

5+ deals were completed with the National Institutes of Health , through its Somatic Cell Genome Editing program, which launched this groundbreaking $6 million challenge to improve gene editing technology by specifically developing targeted delivery systems of genome editors to somatic (non-reproductive) cells in the body.

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Can an interdependent approach help improve childhood health?

Christensen Institute

With this description of health as a background, let’s consider the status of childhood health in the US: In 2022, 1 in 5 children didn’t have enough to eat, which may lead to poor academic performance, increased health problems, and developmental issues. The programs also decreased blood pressure, blood sugar, and BMI in adults.

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Top Innovation Activities for Individuals and Teams to Try

InnovationTraining.org

These activities are designed to help organizations get started with innovation. Our ability to adapt and innovate is essential in an ever-changing technological landscape. The use of innovation activities is one way to accomplish these goals, spur creativity, and drive business or organizational growth.