Idea Sandbox

When faced with a challenge, instead of trying to solve the problem from scratch – find an analog. That is, a comparison model you can copy. Ask yourself who (or what) may have solved a problem similar to yours.
Dan and Chip Heath recently wrote an article for Fast Company magazine, A Problem-Solver’s Guide to Copycatting, [...]

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The June issue of Fast Company delivers their list of the 100 most creative people in business.
They write… “We emphasized those whose creativity addresses a larger issue – from the future of our energy infrastructure to the evolution of philanthropy to next-generation media and entertainment.”
Topping the list at #1 is Jonathan Ive, Apple’s senior vice [...]

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