AI has the potential to fundamentally change our world, and when it comes to climate, the right AI solutions can make a huge difference. But instead of focusing on large-scale, general AI systems that try to solve everything at once, we should think the opposite – small, specific AI solutions […]
AI for the climate – small tools have a greater impact?
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Innovation has always been one of humanity’s greatest driving forces. We invent, improve and innovate to create safer, more efficient and more well-functioning societies. But what is considered “better” changes over time. In the past, progress was often synonymous with “more” – more production, more consumption, more growth. Today, we […]
Creativity is something we often associate with art, music, and storytelling, but in reality, it permeates every aspect of life. It’s present in everything from how we solve problems at work to how we coach a team or lead a company through change. Creativity is more than just coming up […]
Many times when we try to be creative, we limit ourselves without even thinking about it. We accept invisible frames and assume that certain factors are inevitable. But what happens if we challenge these assumptions? What happens if we ask ourselves: What does the ideal solution look like? This method […]
Have you ever thought of an idea as a being in its own right? Not just an abstract thought, but something alive, with a personality, a temperament, and a will to exist? Ideas can be shy or confident, charming or awkward, easy to understand or mysterious. They need to interact, […]
Most creative people have heard of the idea of having a “yes, and…” attitude. The term comes from improvisational theater and refers to validating and building on ideas to create a dynamic and productive collaborative environment. But what exactly is the opposite of “yes, and…”? There’s a common misconception that […]
When we think of creativity, it’s easy to imagine it as following a clear line of cause and effect. We have a problem, and then we find a solution that leads to a result. But real creativity doesn’t always work that way. True creativity, the most groundbreaking ideas and innovations, […]
In our increasingly digital world, the concept of big data has become a powerful tool for predicting the future. Companies use vast amounts of data to generate insights into consumer behavior, weather forecasts, marketing, and much more. But despite the impressive amount of information and advanced algorithms used, there is […]
Innovation is one of the most sought-after qualities in today’s business world. Companies and organizations struggle to create the best conditions to promote creativity and new thinking. But here an interesting paradox arises. When we introduce structures and standards for innovation – such as ISO 56000, which is an international […]
In today’s workplace, meetings are often seen as a natural tool for collaborating, exchanging ideas and solving problems. But despite good intentions, meetings can be the very thing that stifles creativity. Many have experienced how an idea that seemed brilliant in the morning loses all its brilliance after a two-hour […]
Innovation is a key driver of growth and competitiveness in today’s rapidly changing business climate. But how do we actually measure the results of innovation? Traditionally, many organizations have focused on Return on Investment (ROI) to assess the profitability of various investments. But innovation differs from traditional investments in its […]
In a world where customer needs and behaviors are changing, it is crucial to be able to put yourself in their perspective instead of doing as we have always done. Creating innovation and relevant solutions requires more than just data and analysis – it requires empathy. One method to achieve […]
Many workshops and meetings are conducted with the hope that it will just work, but without a good facilitator, much is left to chance. When committed and experienced people participate, it can sometimes work anyway, but if the participants do not know each other or have different views, a facilitator […]
Many people who work with development, innovation or creative creation have come across the terms “explore” and “exploit”. In simple terms, they are two different strategies: Explore means generating ideas, investigating possibilities, experimenting and taking in new information. Exploitation is about applying existing knowledge, refining ideas and implementing what seems […]
Design has always been a powerful method for creating solutions to complex problems. In recent decades, design thinking has revolutionized the way we approach innovation through its human-centered focus. Design thinking often assumes that a product or service should meet an identified need of an individual or a company. But […]
When we work with future scenarios, innovation and creative processes, it is crucial to understand the type of problem we have to deal with. Not all problems are the same. By understanding the inherent complexity of complex problems, we can also find the right creative approaches. Some problems require everything […]
Innovation is often thought of as unpredictable and random, but what if there was a structure to create innovation? That’s exactly what Genrich Altshuller, a Russian engineer and patent examiner, began to realize while working in a patent office in the 1940s. By analyzing thousands of patents, he discovered that […]
Building and developing an organization is a constant balancing act between structure and culture. We intuitively know that both are important, but in practice we tend to focus on one or the other – often depending on what we as leaders feel most comfortable with. The problem is that if […]
In many organizations and projects, it is easy to get caught between two extremes: visions and goals. Visions can be inspiring but are often too abstract to help us make everyday decisions. Goals, on the other hand, are concrete, but they can be so specific that they don’t work when […]
It seems so obvious. We have a bunch of ideas in front of us, and the natural question is: Which one is best? But the problem is that this question rarely leads to a good answer. Our brains are not designed to objectively determine which idea has the most potential. […]
Innovation has an almost mythical ring to it these days. We love to talk about innovations, analyze them, and celebrate those who come up with brilliant solutions. But there’s a paradox here, innovation is fundamentally not thinking – it’s doing. Think about it for a moment. If someone talks about […]
Being smart isn’t just about IQ – it’s about how efficiently you use your brain. We often get caught up in mental inefficiencies that drain our capacity, slow us down and make us miss connections. But you can rig your own system to think faster, sharper and more strategically. Here […]
We say we “go out into nature” as if it were something outside of us, something we can visit when we have time. But the truth is that we have never left nature. We have only created bubbles of non-nature and called them cities. We build houses, streets, and concrete […]
Have you ever had an idea that you believed in, but it didn’t take hold? Or seen someone else come up with a similar idea much later – and suddenly it becomes a success? It’s not always the quality of the idea that determines whether it succeeds or not. Timing […]
In a world where complex challenges demand fast and effective solutions, the concepts of think-tank and do-tank have become increasingly relevant. Both play an important role in the innovation process, but their approaches differ significantly. While think-tanks traditionally focus on analysis, idea generation and strategic advice, do-tanks take the step […]
When we talk about creating an innovation environment, the focus is often on the wrong things. Many people first think about interior design, technology, and how the space should inspire through its design. But the truth is that the creative process is about the people and culture, not the physical […]
Is a group always more creative than an individual? The answer is both yes and no. When a group works well, it can surpass the achievements of individuals by combining different perspectives, experiences and ideas. But if the group dynamics does not work, creativity can be stifled, and then a […]
In a world where AI, robotics and algorithmic conflicts shape our reality, there is an increasingly clear need for a different kind of intelligence – living intelligence. It is an intelligence that is not based on processing power or data-driven decision models, but on the principles of interaction with nature, […]
In a world characterized by complexity and rapid change, we need to reevaluate how we approach problem solving and innovation. Traditionally, we have used solution-oriented creativity, where the focus is on identifying a clear problem and finding a new, often innovative solution. This method is effective when the goal is […]
There’s something special about working with creativity and innovation. It’s like getting into a rusty, mismatched car and driving straight into a chaos of music, challenges, and unexpected twists. It’s like, like Jake and Elwood Blues, being given a “Mission from God.” A mission that feels both sacred and a […]