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3 Factors Inventors Share: How to Change the World

Leading Blog

As an inventor with seven patents in the energy and chemical areas I can cite my own experience to substantiate the importance of these traits as factors that lead to success. The innovation-friendly culture of the company helped — and eventually, the discovery led to the immensely successful Post-it, first introduced in 1978.

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The Spatial Transformation Of Innovation

The Horizons Tracker

The role of clusters and ecosystems in innovation has been well documented in recent years, with the likes of Silicon Valley and the City of London lauded for their ability to generate innovative startups. chemicals, agriculture) is not too surprising, but the subsequent growth in agglomeration deserves attention.”

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Putting People First: The Promise of Human Centered Capitalism

Let's Grow Leaders

Navigating Crisis with Resilience 03:22 Megan introduces her companies pivotal role in the global supply chain, highlighting the company’s commitment to innovation and resilience—a reflection of the human centered approach to business. 05:27 Megan delves into the complexities of managing supply chain crises.

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Charting The Flow Of Knowledge Between Regions

The Horizons Tracker

This notion of knowledge and innovation being a fluid process whereby ideas are combined and built upon is now widely understood. These clusters help to facilitate the kind of informal network and face-to-face interactions that have long been viewed as vital to effective innovation. Fueling innovation.

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A World Gone Social

Lead Change Blog

Discover how to identify your organization’s brand champions and internal advocates and leverage their passion and talent; and enable an OPEN (Ordinary People | Extraordinary Network) circle of collaborators to innovate, solve complex problems and achieve a common goal. How should we deal with it?

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How Sustainable Are Universities?

The Horizons Tracker

A recent study conducted by North Carolina State University reveals that universities excelling in sustainability practices tend to spur innovation and economic development in their local areas. ”

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The New Frontier: Cutting-Edge Developments in Engineering

Strategy Driven

In other words, we can say that these innovations are not just about making our lives easier but also about creating a more sustainable and connected world. This triggers a natural chemical reaction that produces limestone or other minerals, filling the cracks and restoring the concrete’s strength.