Ecolabels and green stickers are labeling systems for food and consumer products. The use of ecolabels is voluntary, whereas green stickers are mandated by law; for example, in North America major appliances and automobiles use Energy Star. They are a form of sustainability measurement directed at consumers, intended to make it easy to take environmental concerns into account when … Read more
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while … Read more
The European Environment Agency defines a sustainability transition as: “a fundamental and wide-ranging transformation of a socio-technical system towards a more sustainable configuration that helps alleviate persistent problems such as climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss or resource scarcities.” The concept of sustainability transitions is like the concept of energy transitions. According to the EEA, sustainability … Read more
Designing experiences for virtual reality (VR) artificial intelligence (AI) involves considering several key factors to create immersive, intuitive, and engaging interactions. Here’s a breakdown of important aspects to consider: Understanding Needs and Goals Start by understanding the needs, goals, and preferences of your target audience. What are they trying to accomplish in the VR environment? … Read more
The return on investment of artificial intelligence is multifaceted and extends beyond mere financial metrics. While the cost efficiency and operational optimizations are tangible and quantifiable benefits, the enhanced decision-making, personalized customer experiences, revenue growth, and risk mitigation contribute to the holistic value proposition of AI adoption. Innovation that Drives Revenue Growth and Market Expansion … Read more
“Better decisions make a better world. However, improving decisions is a messy and difficult thing.” – The Decision Lab There is a common misconception that most people have well-defined preferences and make well-informed, self-interested decisions based on those preferences. Behavioral economics looks at the differences between what people “should” do and what they actually do … Read more
Being innovation isn’t easy. First, you need to have an understanding on what innovation really is and how to apply it to your organization process. Second – and probably more important, you need to have the will to change how you do things today. People, in general, don’t like to change. Getting people to change … Read more
Great problem solvers are made, not born. That’s what McKinsey found after decades of problem solving with leaders across business, nonprofit, and policy sectors. Six mutually reinforcing approaches underly their success: Being Ever Curious A simple technique, worth employing at the beginning of problem solving, is simply to pause and ask why conditions or assumptions … Read more
“Design Thinking is a human centered approach to innovation that draws from the designer’s toolkit to integrate the needs of people, the possibilities of technology, and the requirements for business success” -Tim Brown I have been an artist, teacher, technologist, designer and entrepreneur. Everything I have done has been accomplished through design thinking. Not intentionally … Read more
I love the Agile development process. I love that there are short development cycles to pivot quickly in these ever-changing markets we are in; continuous reviews with stakeholder to ensure we are delivering the right business value or course correct if needed; and the use of stories to keep the focus on the people who … Read more
Tenacity is the quality of being determined and persistent. I have found tenacity to be a key factor in long-term success. My father grew up during the Great Depression. His father had died when he was young, and he was raised by his single mother, grandmother and sister. Jobs were hard to find but, like … Read more
From a recent Forbes.com post What customers want and expect is constantly changing. To stay ahead of the competition, companies need to constantly be finding new ways to serve customers and enhance the customer experience. These 20 companies showcase the freshest examples of customer experience innovation. 1. Mercedes Launches AR Owner’s Manual Car owner’s manuals are … Read more