A map of the open innovation ecosystem
These changing times People and organisations are naturally resistant to innovation. Humans tend to settle into repeatable behaviour to be safe and secure. We repeat… Read more
The humanity challenge: Prioritising the purpose of profit
Prioritising five ways we spend our money Where do you spend your money? Regardless of how much you make and whether it is for yourself… Read more
Hackathons: Making a difference through Random Hacks of Kindness (RHoK)
What difference could you make in two days? This is the question asked on any given weekend in hackathons around the world. It is the… Read more
Instant gratification: Fighting the immediacy of now
We have an unprecedented ability to satisfy our need for instant gratification. We are building a wave of technological advances which have a sole purpose of feeding the… Read more
What is your capital? Principles for investing more than your money
The value of capital People who are financially wealthy make their money differently than everyone else. The top 1% of wealthy individuals earn over half… Read more
The case for social innovation, viewed though the decline of movie theatres
Social innovation enhances competitiveness, taps into the collective wisdom, and makes a difference for the common good. What could this mean practically for a challenged… Read more
Are we OK with stealing? Stolen underwear and media theft
Imagine someone broke into your home, snuck into your bedroom, found your underwear drawer, and stole all your underwear. The thieves then take your underwear… Read more
Seven lessons in personal freedom from Nelson Mandela
Freedom: The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants. There is a belief that the more freedom we are allowed, the… Read more
Change lessons from the Holden closure
Car manufacturer GM announced it is ceasing to manufacture Holden vehicles in Australia as of 2017. I reflect on this as an observation of a… Read more
73 social media sites and 12 months of change: A social media taxonomy – update 2013
Each October, I look at the state of play in the social media scene. Which sites are successful? Why? Who are the players? What adds… Read more
A broken scooter highlights a need for intervention
I have been known to work long hours, and it is not uncommon for me to catch the midnight train home and arrive at a… Read more
The disruptive impact of the technology industry on careers: Framing the opportunity
Technological disruption is said to change ‘everything’. The speed of this disruption is increasing, resulting in what a Harvard Business Review article recently referred to… Read more
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Alison@Gifts4Good
Hi Chad, great blog! I learnt a lot…
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