In a world that is constantly changing, it is the systems that put the common at the center that have the greatest chance of being sustainable in the long term. Setting aside a portion of the profit to benefit some type of community building creates a stability and resilience that […]
Monthly Archives: October 2024
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In today’s rapidly changing labor market, the need for adaptable, creative and competent employees has never been greater. For many years, the model of a T-shaped competency profile has been the aspirational ideal. The T-shaped individual is a generalist with broad knowledge in many areas, while also having deep specialist […]
The year is 2045, and the small community of Lillsund has become known for its unique tradition: one week every year, just after midsummer, they disconnect from the outside world. No goods are transported in or out, electricity is shut off, and society temporarily becomes a self-sustaining ecosystem. The initiative, […]
Why is it easier to attract change than to force it? Driving innovation in an organization can be challenging, especially when there is inherent resistance to change. Many of us have experienced how difficult it is to try to “push forward” new ideas, to struggle against the wind when no […]
When we talk about innovation and creative thinking, we are often looking for the “best” idea. But what’s interesting is that the opposite of a good idea isn’t necessarily a bad idea. In fact, the opposite of a good idea is often another good idea. The real trap is not […]
Fisher’s fundamental theorem, originally formulated in evolutionary biology, deals with the relationship between population survival and its genetic variation. In short, the theorem states that the rate at which a population can improve its survival is proportional to the amount of genetic variation within the population. In simlpe words this […]
System innovation is a concept that has become more central in conversations about sustainable development, social change and innovation in general. But working with systems innovation means more than just understanding complex concepts or being fascinated by the overall structure. It requires the ability to navigate between different levels – […]