You can launch a life-changing invention that helps one person at a time … simply by looking beyond routines to spot gaps. Imagine using your brain to make a difference for others … and you have already begun the process.
The spark for invention comes from finding flaws in practices around you. Spot the problem ... but then do much more than gripe. How so? 
Come up with an invention (or intervention). It’s a bit like looking at a glitch … with a solution in mind. What unmet need or unsolved problem pops up repeatedly where you work? What could be done better … or easier … if you were to break away from business as usual today?
Is there something missing in any part of your work … that could be simpler, more complete or cost saving? Simply put … What’s your problem? Can you tell us one area of your day or work you’d like to change?
Then together ... we might begin to think about ... "What if....?
Here's a related thought from a research scientist friend. "All great scientific discovery begins with phrase, 'Hmmmm. That's interesting.'"
Posted by: Wally Bock | November 18, 2007 11:23 AM | Permalink to Comment