Accelerating the sustainability transition of our global economy. Author | Strategist | Fan of humanity, tech, startups, futurism, & animals. Tweets = my own.
Jan 12, 2023 • 8 tweets • 5 min read
There’s #conflict in change. And right now, we’re going through many changes. Shifts to #renewables, digitization, distributed systems, transparency etc.
When trying to better understand how these transitions and conflicts work, I find the 3 Horizons Model to be helpful. 🧵👇
The 1st horizon signifies business as usual, which is losing its fit for purpose.
Some of this may continue into the future, but we know it is in decline for sure.
Jan 10, 2023 • 6 tweets • 4 min read
Too many people focus on the problem. 🌪📉😖
If you want to #innovate when creating a new product, approach, or system, it's best to start with the ideal. 🤔
Of course we must understand the problem we're trying to solve, but the ideal is the path to the solution. Here's why🧵
Let's start with our brains. They actually function better when in a creative, optimistic state. 🌈
While fear, anxiety, & depression impair our ability to problem-solve and act effectively. 😨
Many people see #crises all around us and think we're doomed: #ClimateChange, geopolitical struggles, inflation, social division and breakdown.
But could these actually be signals that a change is coming?
2 fascinating studies found 6 unexpected benefits of crises:
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But first what does the word crisis mean?🤔
It comes from the Greek word krinein, which describes the absolute final moment a doctor has to decide which action to take to treat a patient. Past that point, the patient will die.
We may actually be in a “perfect crisis” for change
