In most organizations, meetings are the most common way to address issues. People gather in a room or digitally, an agenda is set, and then we hope that the discussions will lead to decisions, insights or forward movement. Sometimes they do. Sometimes they don’t. The difference between a meeting and […]
Innovation
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Creativity is often seen as a luxury in business. Something you do when everything is going well, when there are margins, or as a desperate solution when everything is going wrong. It is rarely considered a management tool in everyday life. Yet creativity is one of the most powerful resources […]
Intrinsic motivation is a force that is often underestimated in both leadership and organizational development. It is about being driven by joy, curiosity and satisfaction in the task itself, rather than by external rewards such as money, status or assessment. This inner glow is also one of the most powerful […]
Innovation requires movement. Moving forward, even when everything is not yet ready, creates momentum and drives ideas to reality. When teams act quickly, something powerful happens: they build, they test, they discover. Often, this very lead is the basis for the ideas that later prove to be sustainable. Speed becomes […]
In today’s complex world, ecosystem is a common concept in both business strategy and societal development. But a business ecosystem and an innovation ecosystem are two fundamentally different ways of organizing collaboration with different drivers, actors and goals. Understanding these differences is crucial for both organizations and decision-makers. Two types […]
In an era when the world is characterized by complex challenges, from climate change to organizational crises and personal search, there is a growing need for models that do not simplify reality but help us navigate its complexity. One of the most comprehensive models for this is Ken Wilber’s Integral […]
We live in a time where we are constantly trying to understand what awaits around the corner. The pace of change is high, and what we build today often has to withstand what we do not yet know. In future-oriented work, scenario planning has therefore become an increasingly important method. […]
We live in a world where problems are increasingly intertwined, dynamic and complex. In order to understand and act wisely in such systems, systems thinking has become an increasingly important way of thinking. But understanding a system does not mean that we automatically create solutions. That is why we also […]
In a society characterized by quick decisions, short-term solutions and the pressure to constantly show results, it is easy to lose sight of the question that is perhaps the most important: Where are we really going? We often stop at the needs of the present or try to predict exactly […]
We live in a time where complexity has become something of a magnet for smart people. There is something deeply satisfying about understanding things that others don’t quite grasp. When concepts like system innovation, transformative change, and mission-oriented development emerge, the most strategically curious flock to the conversations. It is […]
In an era of increasing complexity and global crises, we are faced with systems that no longer deliver what they were once intended to do. Inequality, climate change, ill health and resource overuse are not problems with simple solutions. They are symptoms of deeper structures in our social and production […]
System change does not start with solutions, it starts with understanding. In a complex world where sustainability challenges are intertwined and long-term, more is needed than problem-solving in silos. We need methods that help us see the whole, the relationships and the dynamics – and one of the most powerful […]
In an era of climate crisis, digital transformation and social change, it is no longer enough to improve what is. To create sustainable societies, we need to change entire systems, how we produce, consume, organize and collaborate. One of the most useful methods for understanding and driving such changes is […]
In an increasingly complex world, it is no longer enough to hope that innovation will emerge spontaneously. Innovation must be organized and made an available resource, just as a service organization offers support and help when needed. Instead of trying to reduce or control complexity, we need to create organizations […]
Innovation is rarely about a single brilliant idea. It is almost always about making ideas happen, having the energy, courage and the ability to take them from thought to action. And somewhere between idea and action, friction arises. Friction in innovation work is like invisible brakes. They are not always […]
James Clear’s best-selling Atomic Habits has helped millions understand how small, consistent changes can create big results. It’s a book full of structure, planning, and micro-improvements. But is that all it takes for real development? What if we said that chance is also a necessary component of sustainable and creative […]
We live in a world of constant change and increasing complexity. Climate change, technological development, social shifts and economic fluctuations challenge our societies, businesses and everyday lives. In this reality, resilience is not just the ability to withstand and recover from a crisis, it is also a driver for creativity […]
Systems thinking is the art of understanding the world not as separate phenomena, but as a web of interconnected parts where each element influences and is influenced by others. Instead of focusing only on individual events or parts, systems thinking seeks to capture the processes, connections, patterns, and the invisible […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In a world where change occurs rapidly and unexpectedly, it is natural for us humans to seek security. We want control, stability and predictability. But when we focus too much on creating a sense of security by eliminating variation, we can create uncertainty on a larger, more global level. What […]
In the debate about societal development, it is often easy to fall into the trap of seeing technological development as either-or in relation to other societal changes. A common view is that technology drives change and that rules and laws only hinder this development. But the truth is that it […]
To create real innovation in an organization, it is necessary to work with creativity at three levels: individual, group and organization. These levels are not separate, but deeply interconnected, and success requires that we not only work with each of them, but also understand how they affect each other. In […]