A flourishing city: a few questions
A question from my run through Jakarta today: what makes a flourishing city? Here are some questions I’d ask to find the answer: Is it… Read More »A flourishing city: a few questions
change
Doing, being and becoming
If we are what we do,* then doing something different will change who you are. Working for change requires that you do new and different… Read More »Doing, being and becoming
What prompts vision for change? What drives us to action? What happens next?
Discomfort drives vision I think reality is what prompts our vision. More specifically, reality causes discomfort of some kind, which in turn creates a desire… Read More »What prompts vision for change? What drives us to action? What happens next?
Thinking again about market-creating innovations (3): Access Problems
This series draws on the work of Clayton Christensen and Efosa Ojomo and Karen Dillon to identify the causes of non-consumption of products or other… Read More »Thinking again about market-creating innovations (3): Access Problems
Change (the hard kind)
Change is easy. In fact, it’s inevitable. Just not the kind you’re seeking. Which means that if you’re working for a change that hasn’t happened… Read More »Change (the hard kind)
Thinking again about market-creating innovations (2): Marketing Problems
Yesterday I drew on the work of Clayton Christensen and Efosa Ojomo to identify 5 causes of non-consumption of products or solutions: Lack of awareness… Read More »Thinking again about market-creating innovations (2): Marketing Problems
Thinking again about market-creating innovations (1)
If you’re working in a for- or not-for-profit organisation working for change – trying to make something happen that you think should be happening, or… Read More »Thinking again about market-creating innovations (1)
Efosa Ojomo (and Clayton Christensen) on market-creating innovation and overcoming barriers to consumption (2)
I’m still a bit sketchy on how market creating innovations are qualitatively different from sustaining and efficiency innovation, but these ideas are important. Highly recommended.… Read More »Efosa Ojomo (and Clayton Christensen) on market-creating innovation and overcoming barriers to consumption (2)
The Hard Part(s) in small non-profit organisations (3) – Finding people
For those who came in late… Start here. You’re going to need people with a combination of qualities: Commitment to the vision; Integrity; Energy and… Read More »The Hard Part(s) in small non-profit organisations (3) – Finding people
The Hard Part(s) in small non-profit organisations (2) – Who pays?
For those who came in late… Start here. The next hard part is working out who pays for the change you’re working for. You do… Read More »The Hard Part(s) in small non-profit organisations (2) – Who pays?