Sandbox Blog

Georgian College creates face shields for front-line workers

Posted by jesse on Apr 8, 2020 6:17:56 AM

Via the Alectra Centre for Research, Innovation and Commercialization (C-RIC), the Research and Innovation team at Georgian College is responding to the

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Tags: Innovative Mindsets, COVID-19 Resources, SBX NOW & NXT

DON’T LET ‘THE PERFECT’ BE THE ENEMY OF ‘THE POSSIBLE’

Posted by jesse on Apr 3, 2020 4:16:32 AM

“Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the possible.” Recent words overheard from a television broadcast, that are an adaptation of an idea contributed to the Chinese philosopher, Confucius. Confucius’ theory was “Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.” In today’s business terms, perhaps this is best represented by the concept of "MVP", or minimum viable product. Let’s unpack this concept as it is something that entrepreneurs may not understand, and also find it hard to implement in their go-to-market strategy.

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Tags: Innovative Mindsets, Professional Development

How to Foster A Culture of Innovation in a Large Company

Posted by netgain on Mar 16, 2020 11:40:40 AM

Innovation is a driving force in modern business. While we haven’t reached the space-age era of the Jetsons quite yet, technology is constantly evolving. With each new update or improvement, businesses rush to catch up. We strive to meet consumer expectations and stand out above competitors. By fostering creativity within our own businesses, we stand a greater chance of achieving these goals.

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Tags: Social Innovation, Innovative Mindsets

Public Services and Procurement Canada unveils plan to modernize federal procurement

Posted by jesse on Sep 3, 2019 5:18:04 PM

 

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Tags: Social Innovation, Innovative Mindsets