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Entrepreneurial Approach: Social Enterprise Needs More of It

by Todd on 23. Jun, 2010 in Innovation, Social Business

I like the point of this video. The point is not made with as much finesse as it could be: Cameron really goes for the entrepreneurial thing with example after example while letting the global theme sit in the background. He is advocating a different approach to learning, free from the shackles of the our [...]

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The Big Idea is… Small Simplicity.

by Todd on 11. Jun, 2010 in Design, Innovation

Great advice from Rory Sutherland (at TED of course!) on how to change the world around you for the better implementing small stuff. Think about how we might approach a social enterprise venture, especially if it needs to stand out in the crowd.

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Playgrounds

by Todd on 23. May, 2010 in Innovation

Why do some neighbourhoods have brilliant parks, while others are built like prison playgrounds; metal, unbreakable? Myopic tendencies.
My first thought is leadership. Some neighbourhoods lack visionary and strategic leadership. This is evident in poor and rich neighbourhoods alike. They lack the ability to see what is possible, sticking with a defensive approach based on what [...]

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It’s the Approach, not the Knowledge

by Todd on 18. May, 2010 in Innovation, Social Business, tips

This video is a great reminder of the power of the approach over simple knowledge.
I am constantly reminding the young guns on the team that problem solving is about the approach and not necessarily knowing or finding the answer. You can see, as demonstrated in this video, the more you focus on the approach; the [...]

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fashinistas pt 2

by hannula on 27. Nov, 2008 in Innovation

the second half did not disappoint. a mixture of african influence and 1950’s. some striking pieces. i was especially taken by the innovation in the ensembles. just think, a platform for new talent right in your neighborhood with proceeds going to support local entrepreneurs. well done to randolph and the whole team who pulled off [...]

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fashionistas in beeston

by admin on 27. Nov, 2008 in Innovation

blogging live from the myCatalyst fashion show at Hillside in Beeston. Wow! some interesting pieces from a diverse group of ambitious designers. Some of these fashion designers are doing there first show, but you couldnt tell. Music, drink, dancers and good food are mingled in between two sets. standouts include custmised hoodies (yes, those!), retro [...]

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Outlier updated

by hannula on 26. Nov, 2008 in Innovation

I shouted about the new book by malcolm gladwell this morning (Outliers), promising to refine my commentary on the book later today. My refinement is a distillation of 3 reasons i think it is an important book for agents of change and society in general: (1) it debunks the bubblegum theory of success and [...]

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by admin on 26. Nov, 2008 in Innovation

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Outliers!

Outliers!

by admin on 26. Nov, 2008 in Innovation

READ OUTLIERS, BY MALCOLM GLADWELL!
This is the best book I have read in some time. It uncovers what we at Camberwell know and are trying to provide to help make our society great. Greatness and Change is about opportunity and graft. Not extra IQ points, not special formulas or copyrighted engagement processes, not wealth, not [...]

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