It was a cold and sparkling Christmas Eve night. The snow lay like a soft blanket over the rooftops, and the sky sparkled as if it itself had been decorated with stars. Santa sat in his sleigh, wrapped in his red coat, and heard the sound of bells echoing in […]
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In the business world, we often talk about innovation as a technical, process-driven activity. It’s about creating new products, services, or business models to gain market share or solve problems. At the same time, we tend to place artistic creativity in a completely different category—a world of intuition, inspiration, and […]
The world of mathematics often appears as a place of absolute truths, pure equations and crystal clear logic. Creativity, on the other hand, is associated with illogical impulses, intuition and free thinking. At first glance, these two domains seem to be opposites. But when you look closer, you discover that […]
Cooking is a daily creative process, but it is also much more than that. It is a masterful game between frameworks and freedom, a harmonious mixture of precision and improvisation. And just like in cooking, innovation is an art where small changes can create something completely new. By looking at […]
In a world where new buzzwords appear almost daily—from “metaverse” to “hyperautomation”—it’s easy to become overwhelmed and cynical. Many of these terms promise a lot but deliver little when dug deeper. A new such concept but perhaps deserving of our attention is strategic foresight. Strategic foresight is a concept that […]
For many, LEGO is a source of play and creation, but its potential extends far beyond the playroom. In system innovation, where complex societal issues require new ways of thinking, LEGO can be a powerful tool. By making abstract problems concrete and creating visual models, LEGO can help us understand […]
Mission-driven innovation has emerged as a method for addressing our greatest societal challenges—from climate change to more equitable care. The basic idea is to gather different actors, create broad visions and work together to develop solutions. It is a system innovation approach with many strengths but also clear challenges. Let’s […]
When it comes to creativity and innovation, it’s easy to get caught up in the endless stream of ideas. But how do we know which ideas are worth developing? Here, ikigai, a Japanese concept of meaningful living, can be a powerful tool – not only for personal development, but also […]
System innovation is not just about improving the individual parts of a system – it is about reshaping the whole. To create something genuine new, it is not enough to optimize each individual; We must also understand how the parts work together. Just as we cannot improve a car by […]
When we talk about sustainability and circular economy, the focus often comes to restrictions: reducing, reusing and recycling. But what if we instead see these “limitations” as a catalyst for something bigger – innovation? History shows that creativity and innovation often bloom when we are forced to think differently, and […]
As sustainable solutions become more profitable than non-sustainable alternatives, we are seeing a trend that is hard to ignore. It is no longer a utopia to imagine a future where the sustainable product dominates the market – it is a realistic vision that is already becoming a reality. When sustainability […]
Finding business ideas that are both sustainable and profitable can be challenging, but with a systematic approach you can increase your chances of finding an idea that both responds to the climate crisis and is financially attractive. As legislation and consumer behavior are rapidly shifting towards sustainability, a window of […]
Why is it so difficult for some to take in the warnings and conclusions of climate science? The answer can be both simple and uncomfortable: It is easier to ignore the future than to deal with the uncomfortable facts that science presents. Climate deniers often choose to question the science, […]
In a distant galaxy, where the silence of the night was often only disturbed by the rumble of the Space Empire’s ships, there was a force greater than the mightiest laser battery, stronger than the Empire’s most advanced technology, and more infinite than the distance between the stars. That force […]
Ideas are both easy to create and easy to criticize. Often when we hear a new idea, we quickly fall into the trap of analyzing and questioning its feasibility before truly understanding its potential. To fully appreciate an idea, we need to understand its nature and know different ways in […]
In 1984, Steve Jobs saw far into the future and understood that computers needed to be not only functional but also inspiring, intuitive and even irresistible. For computers to become central to our lives, they must provide a positive user experience. This vision set in motion a technological revolution, and […]
Coming up with innovative ideas for an already established product can be a challenge. New thinking is often needed to keep a product fresh and attractive, but without completely changing it or risking losing what customers already like. This is where “Concept Poker” comes in – a playful method of […]
Have you ever had an idea that you’re sure can be a success, but don’t quite know how to refine and flesh it out? An effective and creative way to process and develop your ideas is to write a future article describing the success of your idea – a kind […]
Anyone who has worked with creativity and innovation knows that a lot is about being able to ask the right questions. Many may think that creativity is about finding answers, but those experienced in the field know that it is the questions that drive the ideas. Correctly asked questions not […]
After a workshop is completed, it is often the involvement of the facilitator and participants during the session that affects the quality of the outcome. The use of templates during the workshop is an effective way to ensure that ideas and insights are documented. However, further work is required to […]
A workshop is a dynamic process based on the active participation of the participants, and it is important to understand that you cannot prepare for everything that will happen. As a facilitator, your job is to create an environment where people want to contribute, but you cannot force anyone to […]
Preparing a workshop is a process that requires both clarity and flexibility, but what should you think about when you have been given the task of holding a workshop? How do you get others to want to contribute their ideas? How do you know if it will be good? The […]
Creating the conditions for innovation is just as important as developing the ideas themselves. But how do we know if an organization has the right conditions to rapidly drive innovation forward? This is where the “Innovation Traction Score” comes into play – a measure that shows how well an organization […]
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 […]
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 – […]