Why do some smart people make stupid mistakes? Furthermore, why is it that some new ideas go absolutely nowhere, while others make it to the innovators hall of fame?READ»
I recently went to the opening reception for the Creative Capital exhibit at Boston City Hall, one of several exhibits created by the Design Museum of Boston. This exhibit highlights Boston as a cultural center for creativity, but ...READ»
Here are a few things that people might live to regret saying in the future. All are offered in a spirit of festive fun but all also have a serious side.READ»
Think you're good at predicting the future? History says that you're not. What have people said in the past about the future and why do so many predictions get things so hopelessly wrong?READ»
In this excerpt from his new book, "Future Files: How the Digital Age Is Changing Our Minds, Why This Matters and What We Can Do About It," author Richard Watson examines the modern phenomenon of being addicted to tech, from the Internet to the cell phone, and the effect it's having on our brains--and our culture.READ»
Forget six sigma, forget time management and forget the 4-hour work week. Forget facetime, analytics and knowledge process outsourcing too. When it comes to corporate creativity the future is pencils, eight hours proper sleep and a long lunch.READ»
Business thinkers still pondering what sort of social, economic and cultural shakeups will define 2010 are officially behind. That's because Fast Company's own contributor, ultra-wonk and professional futurist Richard Watson just ...READ»
This is way too long for a blog, but what the heck...
“There is nothing more difficult to plan, more doubtful of success, more dangerous to manage than the creation of a new system”- Machiavelli (1469-1527)
One of the ...READ»
Research by Dr Vinesh Oommen, from the Queensland University of Technology, claims that the use of open plan offices is adversely affecting productivity. Moreover, open plan offices are linked to decreasing levels of privacy, ...READ»
Where and when do you do your best thinking? I put this question up on another blog recently and got an extraordinary response, so I thought I'd try it here too.READ»
Here's the last scenario. I will add a few more elements if people are interested. As I said at the start, this work is a collaboration between myself, Wayde Bull and Oliver Freeman.
Personal Fortress:
Personal Fortress is a world ...READ»
