5 Myths About Creativity that are Killing American Innovation

Tuesday, 06. 9. 2009  –  Category: Ranger Wireless Solutions

Recently, there have been many articles talking about ways that local and national government can spur innovation.  The fact is, however, that businesses and individuals already have all they need to come up with creative solutions and innovative products.  Instead of asking for handouts that essentially give us answers, let’s break down some of the stigmas associated with creativity and innovation and realize the opportunities we already have in front of us.

Myth #1: Creativity is Something Special

We build up certain products and ideas into something almost reverential, a level of thinking and development that we could never achieve.  The reality is that less than 10% of all creative solutions even fall into what one might call the “revolutionary” category, game-changing items that alter their respective…

Embracing Incomplete Ideas – And Imperfection

Monday, 06. 8. 2009  –  Category: Enversa Companies

When trying to think creatively, many people take the completely wrong approach. Although there are no hard and fast rules regarding creative thinking, what is certain is that mapping out every inch of an idea is sure to stifle creativity and hamper the thought process entirely. In other words, creative thinking needs to flow; getting to that initial idea – or spark – is the important part. Over thinking it can kill it. Once it’s there, you can become more regimented in developing it, but coming up with an idea in the first place often requires an ability to think incompletely.

Incomplete Ideas
If you are developing a new item – whether it be for work or for your own personal pleasure – getting the ball rolling…

The Battle Between Legacy and Next-Generation

Wednesday, 04. 1. 2009  –  Category: T2 Communications

When it comes to solutions for deploying any product, there is an ever-present gap between two competing viewpoints: legacy and next-generation. Most often industry giants comprise the legacy portion of the industry, buying and selling solid solutions based upon the standards they once created. Next-generation solutions, however, emerge from a different direction. Instead of building off of the legacy solutions, these products often use an inventor’s mindset to build unique services. While some services attempted to bridge the gap between legacy and next-generation, the reality is more likely that it is an “either/or” environment where each side offers both inherent benefits and drawbacks.

Legacy

When it comes to the legacy approach, the solution is usually rock solid in its structure if for no other reason than the…

A Tough Economy Fuels Hope

Friday, 03. 27. 2009  –  Category: T2 Communications

With all the doom and gloom reported in today’s news, it is easy to assume that there is not much hope for any businesses expanding, growing or otherwise making a profit. Rumor at the water cooler is that unless you can treat a heart attack, or work for the unemployment office, your job is in jeopardy.  While I will admit that the economy is in a desperate state and we all still wait, holding our breath that it will not get any worse; if we look hard enough there is a light at the end of the tunnel, an occasional glimpse of good news. Hope.

CornerWorld acquires Woodland Wireless. This is not a bailout, an incentive plan, or stimulus package.  Two companies doing fine on their…