Daylight Savings Time: Innovation Past Its Prime

Daylight Savings Time: Innovation Past Its Prime

The Division Technique, one of five in the innovation method called SIT, was used to create daylight savings time by dividing the standard day and shifting it to appear an hour off from standard time. However, the benefits of this innovation are no longer realized since it no longer serves a purpose. In fact, evidence suggests that daylight savings time is wasteful, cruel, and dangerous, with little to no impact on reducing electricity demand or improving productivity. This article also outlines the five basic steps to follow when utilizing the Division technique for innovation.

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Learn about creative problem solving techniques and methodologies that can help your business evolve and adapt to changes in your industry.

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Crowdsourcing Diverse Input - 3 Ways to Make Crowdsourcing Work Harder

Crowdsourcing Diverse Input - 3 Ways to Make Crowdsourcing Work Harder

Crowdsourcing ideas and input can be challenging when not managed properly. Learn three ways to make crowdsourcing more effective and manageable.

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The Power of Problem Exploration

The Power of Problem Exploration

Exploring the nature and dimensions of a problem is key to arriving at a solution worth traveling. This article shows how problem exploration correlates with high-quality creativity, and how innovation can benefit from strategies that focus on it.

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