Putting all innovation under one department or division is not a good idea as different types of innovations inherently conflict with each other and require a vastly different approach to innovation development. More specifically — disruptive innovation should always be kept separate from the rest of the innovation initiatives. With…

A common, yet tough question I have been asked during my creativity talk is how to sell your ideas to others. Here is my practical guide for leaders on how to sell your innovative ideas — using knowledge creation theory and the illustration of computer interaction along the way. Getting…

We’re not in industrial revolution any more, we’re in creativity revolution. Let’s embrace the unlimited opportunities we have and accept them with a peace of mind. Innovation is not hard. All we need is creativity. — Many of the business leaders and transformation consultants are reluctant to move on from the industrial era to embrace the radically different, creativity led era we’re entering and, in many ways, are already living in. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is still one of the hottest hype words used (as seen…

8 years ago, Estonia was visioning its future for 2018. The future is here. What has come true, what was missed and what stayed the same? — In 2010 I was hired by the Estonian Government organisation Estonian Development Fund to lead the Estonian visioning process for the future leaders. We brought together around 100 young activists under 30 who would, in future, be leading the country, the companies, science and culture. …

One of the main questions I’ve been asked during my Creativity talk is how to establish a creative office environment. So here is my own experience on the key elements that have the most effect on creativity and innovation in a workplace. — Workplace Freedom The key element of a creative working environment is to give employees the freedom to choose their own ideal environment.

Universal Basic Income (UBI) has been getting momentum as a method to distribute increasing overall wealth that is generated from the rapid technological advancements. However, there are few topics more controversial than this — I hear highly educated millionaires in the startup community praising the idea as inevitable in the near future, while traditional economists calling it ridiculous and flat stupid going against all conventional economic principles.

Never before have I seen European regulations taken over so enthusiastically as it has happened with the new GDPR. I consider it a new era, a time when US wild-west capitalistic companies from Silicon Valley are being constrained to the glorious social-democratic European values. — Welcome to Europe, Silicon Valley! I have put together a welcome package of 5 things you need to know to help you innovate in Europe.