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“Minimization is what happens when we take the "world is flat" idea too far...and act as if people everywhere are the same (and thereby minimizing the differences).”

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David Livermore

David Livermore, born on May 20, 1980, is a renowned soccer player. Throughout his career, he has played for several clubs and has been admired by fans for his exceptional skills and on-field performance. more

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“When you jump on a city bus or roam the streets off the major thoroughfares you'll quickly learn that we have as many differences as similarities. And therein lie the greatest opportunities for innovation - our different ways of viewing the world and coming up with solutions!”

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“Perspective taking is taking on the perspective of others. It's what we do anytime we buy a gift for someone else ("What would they like?"). So it means breaking the golden rule ("Treat others the way you want to be treated") and instead, acknowledges that others may not want what you want.”

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“The distraction, particularly of technology, impedes the innovative process. And when you add to that the distraction of working with colleagues who are in different time zones and/or who have a different approach to urgency and distraction, the potential for losing focus is abundant.”

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“Becoming a culturally intelligent innovators starts with something as basic as exercising self-control.”

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“The more diverse your team, the better you'll be at identifying what a diversity of users perceive as problems.”

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“The better you work to find the pain point and problem facing a diversity of users, the more clearly you can DEFINE the goal when you implement the process for culturally intelligent innovation.”

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“Nature is good for all of us. When we're exposed to trees and other natural settings - even within the city, it fosters creativity.”

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“Bounty always receives part of its value from the manner in which it is bestowed.”

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“Natural light consistently fosters innovation, as does the avoidance of disturbances from noise and extreme temperatures.”

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