Why It MattersWe’ve all been in meetings where unmet needs are listed like items on a menu: “lack of digital skills,” “isolated communities,”…1d ago1d ago
Designing for now and the distance: how we balance urgency with legacyI’ve been thinking a lot about how we tackle today’s challenges while staying true to a bigger, longer-term vision. It’s something I…2d ago2d ago
What can we learn from scenarios?Scenarios aren’t just a tool for anticipating the future — they’re a way of opening up possibilities, challenging assumptions, and sparking…4d ago4d ago
The resolutions won’t be televisedIn a world where it feels like every solution needs to be broadcast, sold, or scaled instantly, what if the most important resolutions…5d ago5d ago
It’s a free worldThink of a story that you found moving and retell it. Why is it powerful for you? How does it use the elements of the story? What are some…6d ago6d ago
How to design for simplicityIn a world drowning in complexity, simplicity isn’t just a luxury — it’s an act of courage. The clutter of processes, policies, and…Jan 2Jan 2
What does it feel like?I love reading and writing, and I instinctively prefer reading non-fiction — from delving into the history of different cultures to getting…Jan 1Jan 1
What the Jarrow March can teach us about social innovationDuring the Great Depression, 200 marchers from a small northern town called Jarrow demonstrated remarkable resilience as they marched to…Dec 31, 2024Dec 31, 2024
Lessons from the Deep SouthReverse innovation, a concept I first encountered through @danmcquillan and his insightful article on digital reverse development, can…Dec 30, 2024Dec 30, 2024
Hairdressers, developers & slums — the future city?The theory of “positive deviance” resonates strongly with people working in community development, but in what other areas could this…Dec 29, 2024Dec 29, 2024