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Socially Responsible Innovation Part Three: Non-Profits

Socially responsible innovation is often the mandate of a non-profit. Yet, despite this, organizing and implementing innovation, especially in partnership with governments and for-profit companies, can present unexpected needs and challenges.  In the final part of our three-part series on

Socially Responsible Innovation Part Three: Non-Profits

Governments thrive on socially responsible innovation, putting them in a unique position to work for the public good. Yet, the challenges governments face can be just as specific. In part two of our three-part series on innovation strategy and social

Socially Responsible Innovation Part One: For-Profit Companies

Corporations have struggled with the balance between profit and the greater good since the beginning of capitalism. Some argue that corporations have no obligation to anyone other than their shareholders, while others argue that social impacts can limit the long-term

Western Power: A Principled Approach to Government Innovation

Australia's Western Power sits in a unique place. One of its innovation hub's leaders, Brendon Nicatee, describes it as “half public, half private.” While it's entirely owned by the West Australian government, and is the sole power operator for the

5 Ways Risk-Averse Thinking Can Lead to Successful Innovation

Risk is often considered a crucial aspect of innovation, but it is not necessarily what drives success. Research shows an aversion to risk can spark creativity. In his book, Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World, Adam Grant discusses how those who

Diversity Matters: Why Genuine Inclusion Is Essential to True Innovation

Diversity is a crucial component of a successful innovation strategy. It drives market growth and helps everyone in the workplace embrace different ideas. According to research on how diversity can drive innovation, there are two types of diversity: inherent and acquired. Inherent diversity includes

Five Ways Procrastination Spurs Innovation

It's odd that we act like everything has to be done at top speed, no stops, no hesitation, and no drifting of focus. Imagine if we cooked everything at the highest heat possible, drove with our foot to the floor,

Anatomy of a Cross-Functional Innovation Team

The cross-Functional Innovation team is a powerful tool for innovation. Instead of moving ideas through a committee process department by department, decision-makers and stakeholders come together in one to move raw ideas into concrete approaches. Here's how to build a

Why Innovation Is a Process of Discovery

Innovation is the core of an organization. While numerous companies have innovation teams, many are looking to spread idea sharing throughout the entire company. According to a 2017 Web Strategist report, 57 percent of corporations cite innovation as a top challenge.

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