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A great TED talk by Ernesto Sirolli about "appreciative inquiry" and social entrepreneurship.
A great TED talk by Ernesto Sirolli about "appreciative inquiry" and social entrepreneurship.
Nice summary of the new C&D Heath book.
article about RedEye On Demand, a subsidiary of Stratasys. Case? Guest speaker? Site visit?
I am learning about the Art of Hosting and am intrigued by "harvesting"- directly related to MVPs.
I think that the AI method is a great way to maximize learning in MVPs. Thanks for your help, Bliss Browne!
Nice video from Worrell Design.
Interesting comments on 787 problems
A Dutch innovation consultant's approach to the innovation process. Nice map!
as reported in Fast Company
Apple's approach to education, similar to Problem Based Learning. Related to UMN learning outcomes.
new science and tech grad school(s). Proactive government can make a difference.
Great way to microfund creative projects, like this nano accessory
From the New Yorker Critics can deepen the 'learning by discovery' process by demanding more and 'tweaking' current solutions.
A different spin on what is really learned in an undergraduate education.
Good discussion of how Facebook's culture lives on in new startups by ex ees. Jumo organizing nonprofits?
How they are refining the project with social media.
Seven cities of 10M+. The view from McKinsey
NYT article mentioning Michael A. Cusumano's work, and a video
Youtube based, deinstitutionalized education. Web drawibg app could be useful. Khan Academy website Interesting to analyze this as a disruptive innovation, look at rate of adoption issues.
Interesting dissertation from South Africa. Perhaps build themes into new 4050 Brazil class.
An interesting acquisition for P&G. Probably something UHG should be doing. I like it as part of P&G's innovation pyramid. Also a wise way to learn and deal with external partners. I am curious why they sold their pharma biz.
Just secured$18M to launch commercial instant ice cream makers according to NYT article. Nice video on company website. Significant redesign since launch in 2006. Still only in Boston. Many regulatory issues. Web bases monitoring. Mass customization trend.
Just secured$18M to launch commercial instant ice cream makers according to NYT article. Nice video on company website. Significant redesign since launch in 2006. Still only in Boston. Many regulatory issues. Web bases monitoring. Mass customization trend.
A technology to be used in the classroom. TurningPoint
Flip is a great story and a great case. I love the lessons learned from the first products. Nice returns on Cisco sale for founder(80M) and VCs on sale. Timing considerations? Why Cisco?
Great article in WSJ about how companies get closer to the customer (aged in this case) before designing products. There is also an embedded video the shows a GE empathy session.
Another electronic-based language learning program takes a different approach: podcasting. Praxis Language, based in Shanghai, offers free lessons in Mandarin Chinese (ChinesePod.com)
Chocolate in Beta Testing, Offered by a Wired Founder
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/10/technology/10chocolate.html?em&ex=1197608400&en=f2de9b220307ee3c&ei=5087%0A
Nice case, trial and error learning, web of relationships
Lots of controversy with Facebook's Beacon launch. Good documentation of trial and error learning:
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/11/29/the-evolution-of-facebooks-beacon/?em&ex=1197003600&en=70bb60c6892e3b64&ei=5087%0A
Microsoft Challenges the iPod (Again)
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/29/technology/personaltech/29pogue.html?em&ex=1196485200&en=361f1cfb2a65f26e&ei=5087%0A
Zune's trial and error learning- is it enough to compete with Ipod? Perhaps divide the classs in have and have them discuss innovation strategies for each competitor.