How can schools embrace variability in learning?
From a podcast by Bold Science
"Learning variability is 'my learning is different than your learning', 'my learning one day is different from the other day'. It is also that 'my learning in one class is different than another class'."
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Dealing with uncertainty
From an article by Spring Impact
Many orgs take a “build it and they will come” approach - substantial time, resources upfront and risky assumptions about needs. Adopting Lean Innovation helps maximize impact under conditions of uncertainty. A case study.
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Easy-to-assemble flatpack electric trucks for Africa
From an article by Reasons to be Cheerful
Farmers are offered “ride shares” for their produce rather than hire the whole truck and the reduced spoilage of harvests and the convenient logistics have encouraged customers to grow and sell more.
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An innovation process for a town/city
From an article by Apolitical
Towns/cities today must respond effectively to the needs of increased urbanisation. To do this, they need to learn, embrace an innovation process in their practices that involves local people and others. An example..
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5 tips for citizen engagement for the public sector
From an article by Better Government
A public servant needs to master the art of engaging citizens effectively. To do the right things, they must listen, engage, and co-create solutions with those they are here to serve – the citizens.
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Intimacy, imagination, innovation
From a talk at Kairos Connextion
Intimacy - create rhythms and patterns of intimacy - familial friendship with God. Imagination - take time to both dream and receive revelation. Innovation - try new things - prototype, test, learn.
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Silvopasture
From an article by Reasons to be Cheerful
Ancient practice of raising animals and growing trees and pasture on same piece of land. Combats climate change well ahead of solar panels, recycling , etc. Pastures with trees sequester 5 to 10 times as much carbon as treeless ones.
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Storyville Gardens
From an interview at Q Ideas Culture Summit
To challenge literacy statistics, Storyville is designed to ignite the desire to read by toddlers to teens and adults alike. It is an imagination-driven, interactive entertainment destination where stories engage and connect.
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