If you’ve ever taught a course on an applied subject matter you’ve probably considered introducing case studies. Case studies are systematic accounts of an activity and aim to provide evidence to illustrate or support an example of something. This might be to show a problem-solving approach, an introduction of a new technology, or demonstrate a […]
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A systems map is a useful means of visualizing connections between ideas, actors, institutions, and activities. Systems maps can be designed using many different conventions and methods, but the basics are the same. The point of mapping systems is to get a lot of information on a single page. System maps can help generate insight
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Have you ever asked questions about your organization’s identity before? Who are you? What do you stand for? What kind of things motivate you to action and direct your attention? The answers to all of these questions shape what we do in our work. Organizations that have a clear sense of what they do, why
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Innovation work from identifying problems in need of solutions, generating ideas, creating things, and simply providing the inspiration and mutual support for doing the work often requires gathering. Whether it is face-to-face, online, or some hybrid option the same general rules apply for what makes a good gathering when it comes to the up-front work.
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The power of perspective is one of the things that differentiates high output and impact innovators from others. It’s easy to get lucky or have good timing, but it’s another to create value when those things don’t happen. One of the ways we do this is by engaging in some perspective-taking. This simple exercise and
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