Systems innovation is about understanding and changing complex wholes. But before you can change something, you have to be able to see it. That’s why systems mapping is one of the most powerful methods in systems thinking. Creating a map of a system doesn’t just mean visualizing how different parts […]
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When we talk about system change, it is often about understanding how different levels of society interact. Some changes happen quickly and visibly, others take decades and happen almost imperceptibly in the background. Multi Level Perspective (MLP) is a method for seeing these different layers of change and understanding how […]
We are all defined by our thinking. Our thoughts shape how we perceive the world, how we act, and what we believe is possible. Therefore, a shift in mindset is not just a change in perspective but a change in reality. It is the foundation of all true innovation. Thinking […]
It’s easy to think that creativity is about finding the right answer. We look for solutions, we analyze data, we test and improve. But behind every brilliant idea there is often something much simpler: a good question. In fact, the most crucial steps in human development often began not with […]
We live in a time when we are getting better at improving parts, but worse at understanding wholes. Our organizations, social systems and economic models have long been built as if the world could be understood by breaking it down into its components. But the reality we are facing; climate […]
When we talk about development in companies, the concepts of innovation and creativity are often mixed up. Innovation is basically about creating something new that is also realized and has an effect in the world. It can be a new product, a new process or a completely new way of […]
Innovation is often portrayed as a question of ideas. If we just get the right idea, success will come. But the likelihood of success with innovation is more about courage, resources and ambition than about individual ideas. In fact, it is precisely the combination of these factors that determines the […]
We live in a time of increasing complexity in almost every area. From global sustainability challenges to everyday work tasks, we face questions that demand both faster and deeper answers. In the midst of this chaos, mental frameworks, or models, offer a structure that helps us understand the world a […]
Mariana Mazzucato has become one of the most influential voices in innovation policy in recent years. Her work has shown that innovation is not just a technical issue, but also a social and political one. Through her book Mission Economy: A Moonshot Guide to Changing Capitalism and through her advice […]
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 […]
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 […]