“But innovation is more than a new method. It is a new view of the universe, as one of risk rather than of chance or of certainty. It is a new view of man's role in the universe; he creates order by taking risks. And this means that innovation, rather than being an assertion of human power, is an acceptance of human responsibility.” MenHumansMeanOrderUniverseChangeChanceViewsResponsibilityRolesRiskAcceptanceInnovationMethodCertaintyAssertionTaking RisksHuman Power Author:Peter Drucker
“The trend lines in research and innovation look good for places such as India and China and less good for America as we go forward. So even if you're not enchanted by the prospect of cosmic discovery, the prospect of dying poor may be what it takes to understand the role of this adventure in the future of the natural world in which we live.” IfsWorldLooksMayAmericaNaturalLinesPoorRolesDyingAdventureResearchDiscoveryIndiaInnovationChinaTrendsCosmicNatural WorldEnchantedResearch And Innovation Author:Neil deGrasse Tyson
“We can see how the role of mobile has changed in past 20 years. It is a perfect example of how one innovation can change an entire era.” YearsPastPerfectRolesTechnologyExampleChangedIndiaInnovationErasMobileInformation Technology Author:Narendra Modi
“I believe that entrepreneurs play an unmatched role and the accelerating pace of innovation is transforming the face of global challenges. You must think about the solution differently when you're trying to impact 1 billion people rather than affecting 1 million people.” PeopleThinkingTryingBelievePlayFacesI BelieveChallengesRolesMillionsSolutionsInnovationImpactEntrepreneurBillionsPaceTransforming Author:Naveen Jain
“The two most important forms of diversity when it comes to innovation are visible diversity (typically skin color, age, gender, etc.) and underrepresentation (anytime someone is less than 15% of the majority group). Other forms of diversity are also relevant but these are the ones that psychologically play the most role in how someone engages with the innovative process.” TwoImportantPlayAgeFormProcessRolesGroupsColorDiversitySkinsInnovationMajorityGenderVisibleEtcRelevantInnovativeSkin Color Author:David Livermore
“I think philanthropy is also growing and catching on. Figuring out how the philanthropy sector, which is quite small compared to the private sector, which is the biggest by far, and then the governments, you know, even in these poor countries over time has to take on these key responsibilities. How does philanthropy accelerate that? Drive the kind of innovations, make sure they get used well. So it plays this kind of special role.” ThinkingKnowsWellsKindDoeCountryPlayGovernmentUsedPoorResponsibilityRolesGrowingSpecialKeysInnovationPhilanthropyCatchingPrivate SectorAcceleratePoor CountriesCatching On Author:Bill Gates
“Creative experimentation propels our culture forward. That our stories of innovation tend to glorify the breakthroughs and edit out all the experimental mistakes doesn't mean that mistakes play a trivial role. As any artist or scientist knows, without some protected, even sacred space for mistakes, innovation would cease.” KnowsMeanPlayStoriesArtistCultureSpaceMistakeRolesCreativeScientistInnovationSacredCeaseProtectedBreakthroughEditsGlorifyExperimentationSacred Space Author:Evgeny Morozov
“Barry Jones once said that Australia is the only country where the word 'academic' is a pejorative. The academic sector has a vibrant and practical role to play in this complex world of ours. Higher education and research are worthy of your much closer attention. Yes, we can be and should be the clever country. Our progress can be within the highest ethical and moral framework. But this will only happen if we place appropriate emphasis on education, research and innovation within a truly international framework.” IfsWorldShouldSaidCountryPlayHappensLeadershipAttentionEducationMoralRolesLearningProgressHigherHighestResearchInnovationComplexesInternationalWorthyCleverPracticalsAppropriateAustraliaEthicalAcademicEmphasisFrameworkHigher EducationYes We CanResearch And Innovation Author:Gustav Nossal
“As the world's largest economy and second-largest carbon emitter, as a country with unsurpassed ability to drive innovation and scientific breakthroughs, as the country that people around the world continue to look to in times of crisis, we've got a vital role to play. We can't stand on the sidelines. We've got a unique responsibility.” PeopleWorldLooksCountryPlayAbilityResponsibilityRolesEconomyUniqueInnovationCrisisClimate ChangeAround The WorldGlobal WarmingCarbonBreakthroughSidelinesTimes Of Crisis Author:Barack Obama
“Even though effective competition is the best tool to strengthen innovation and competitiveness in Europe, state aid can also play a very useful supporting role.” StatesPlayRolesEuropeToolsInnovationCompetitionAidsCompetitivenessSupporting Roles Author:Neelie Kroes
“It's time to admit that public education operates like a planned economy, a bureaucratic system in which everybody's role is spelled out in advance and there are few incentives for innovation and productivity. It's no surprise that our school system doesn't improve: It more resembles the communist economy than our own market economy.” SchoolEducationRolesEconomyInnovationSurpriseProductivityCommunistIncentivesPublic SchoolSchooledPublic EducationMarket EconomySchool SystemSchools And Education Author:Albert Shanker
“There is a book yearning to come out of me: about how we can build the new collaboration economy, and the role of 'openness' in our quest for efficient use of resources and as a driver of innovation.” BookUseRolesEconomyResourcesInnovationDriversOpennessCollaborationYearningEfficientQuests Author:Robin Chase
“Well, clearly Apple is a role model of the American innovation whereby it produced all these products - iPod, iPhone, iPad - that are really now dominating all the technology arena in the world.” WorldWellsRolesTechnologyProductsModelsInnovationApplesRole ModelsArenaIphoneIpodsDominatingIpads Author:Al-Waleed bin Talal
“I recently had the opportunity to participate in 'Inc.''s first-ever 'Hire Power Awards' event in Washington, D.C. The event was a testament to the power of American entrepreneurship and the role that it plays in driving job creation and innovation in a wide array of industries.” FirstsPlayJobsOpportunityRolesEventsCreationIndustryInnovationWideDrivingEntrepreneurshipAwardsTestamentJob Creation Author:Karen Mills