Enver Vetter
Business Consultant
Online Contributor, Young Impactmakers
@ Impact Hub Amsterdam
Master of Fashion (Entrepreneurship) Graduate of RMIT University,
Location London, The United Kingdom
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Via this course, I hoped to learn, how to build a globally operating Entrepreneurial concept, that helps others and to discover what it meant, to be a global citizen. By the end of this course, I came to the conclusion, I learned, that there is a need, to change opportunity gaps and that I do have the 'right' to make a difference and that it is 'appropriated'...
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My favourite part of this week was: "What does 'freedom of speech' mean to your life, today?", reading through the thoughts of others, also in relation to The Religious and the Secular: Past, present and future. As mentioned in the intro: "Freedom of speech is often intertwined with other freedoms eg freedom of religion. But this is also contentious. How...
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Have you ever started, or participated in, an online petition?
Not that I rememberIn what ways do you think the Internet has influenced how you see yourself as a global citizen, if at all?
Probably a lot more than I'm aware off. Initially, I first thought well.. most of my global experiences were physical, but then when you think deeper about it, the... -
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Pff, it's quite an process isn't it.. In my view, the two most important things are: wether you have a good character and wether you are making serious contribution to society and thirdly, one, which isn't mentioned, whether you have enough resources to sustain yourself during your stay. I think all the other elements which are mentioned above are quite...
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There are several ways of acquiring Dutch nationality. You automatically become a Dutch national if one of your parents is Dutch when you are born. Or if paternity is acknowledged by a Dutch national. Or through either the option procedure or naturalisation. Foreign nationals can apply for Dutch nationality if they have lived in the Netherlands legally for at...
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Is democracy possible, when certain residents of a country continue to be denied a vote? When (some) residents of a country, are denied a vote, it's not a real democracy (especially, when it concerns long-term residents). I understand temporary resident (such as a student) and / or visitors (such as tourists) should have different rights, but I believe, if you...
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Do you think religion has a place in public life: politics, education, national values, etc?
Yes in all of themShould public figures – such as politicians, educators, judges – be allowed to publicly identify with one religion?
Yes that's their right
If so, is it acceptable for them to use their religious beliefs to influence their work? For example,...
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Do any of these examples make you feel uncomfortable?
Theresa May - I understand
Naz Shah - I agree with
Fernando Lugo - I agree with
Viktor Orbán - I understand
Tim Farron - Would be interested to hear Farron's motivation, as you should be able to be a politician and be religious both
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With my first guess, I expected by now, the largest proportion already had shifted to no-religion and / or being in-active religious. In this 2011 example, the latter, in this chart, is likely, still included in the other broader categories. Anyhow, based on the data above, it could be likely that non-religious will continue to grow and also muslims, with the...
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Religion to me, is like your favourite colour. My favourite is red, but if yours is blue, or green, or orange, or whatever, that's fine by me too. When you are in a country, or a place, where the only 'accepted / acceptable' colour is blue, green, or orange and you like red, you might experience, it might, not be the best place, to express, your favourite...
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What limitations should there be for what is or is not said online?
Basically the same limitations as how you would speak physically. You are responsible for your own content. One problem is that many digital posters are anonymous and moreover, as a digital citizen, you could say different things in different nations, where different laws apply. Most website... -
What does ‘freedom of speech’ mean to your life, today?
To me it means that I'm able to say whatever I want in a physical environment and also in a digital environmentCan you think of an example where freedom of speech became an issue in your organisation, community, local or national government?
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Do you think it is important to limit a person’s freedom of speech if what they are saying is potentially harmful to others, or may incite hatred or violence?
Yes, not in terms of, completely disabling the person's freedom of speech, because that could perhaps even cause more harm, hatred or violence. It's better to use your own freedom of speech to take... -
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Is freedom of speech always a good thing?
In general, it can be said that freedom of speech is a good thing. It's a right that everyone should have and should be able to make use off. However, just like technology and advancements, which fall into the wrong hands can cause serious harm, freedom of speech, can cause harm as well. This could be, indeed, in... -
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In week 1, I defined global citizenship as: "taking active steps, to provide practical help to people in difficulty elsewhere in the world. I rather believe in thinking local, acting global." Now, after conducting further studies in the area, it could be further updated to something like: Taking active steps, to become aware of your own, and the position of...
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My favourite part for this week firstly were the open questions in relation with Global Health Challenges: How can we make a difference? and also surrounding the topic of: Technological Advances: To share or not to share? and once again the exercise. Specifically, the question, "who gets to choose?" When it comes to technology, it's just as much, a fair to...
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Daryl's points are pretty much the same as mine. Only more in-depth.
Are there any areas of research which benefit more from collaboration than through competition?
Open source, is actually largely there because of competition..Why would some people be reluctant to make all publicly-funded research open access?
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1. A, because the researcher doesn't seem to be the owner and for sure neither the doctor in the epidemic region
2. A, you need to make a margin above your cost price, to cover other costs
In my opinion so far so good..
3. Not a great outcome, but A again because see 2
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Who should be given access to new ideas?
Everyone who has the right to (and has the right intensions)How far should they be controlled, and who gets to decide how they are controlled?
The publisher / author(s) / research (institutions)Is it right for companies to profit from new ideas, or should they always be shared for the greater good?
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"quite easy: give everyone access to the technology and advancements (medical or otherwise) that they need."? Really? It's really not that easy at all.
If a new technology is developed which is beneficial for everyone, should it be made available to everyone?
From a moral / sustainable perspective yes, from a Business / competitive perspective noAre...
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Every time, I'm working in the city centre of Amsterdam, I cycle to work and also take public transport. I have no car (it's inconvenient in a big city and very expensive) and also, I use no electric heating, I just dress-up warm in house and when it's hot, I open the window and dress for warmer weather.
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First, what factors do you think might influence the negotiating stance of a nation?
Benefits and losses, mostly economically / financially and also in regards to competition (and neighbouring countries).What other factors do you think are crucial?
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What do you see as the biggest problems related to climate change?
Long-term climate change could kill mankindWhat effects of climate change have we not mentioned here?
Effects on mankindWhich of these effects are specifically local, and which have global impacts?
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It's important to understand the specific context of the local communities when coming up with interventions to achieve global goals. This awareness is important, as, as mentioned in week 1, there's no such thing as a universal agreement on what is and isn't culturally acceptable. Global and national directives and actions, shouldn't threaten local heritage,...
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Lacking access, affects everything; access to:
basic needs
- The less basic sanitation available the higher the child mortality
- The less basic water source available the higher the child mortalitybetter infrastructure
- Countries with higher CO2 emissions have, higher life expectancy
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Already seen the video before. Although the rate has decreased over the years / centuries, it's still fairly high in specific parts of the world, especially, among African and Asian countries, because such areas, often don't have the (professional) resources. Firstly, to take care before and during females giving birth itself and secondly, the first child...
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In my view, they are: 4. Quality education 11. Sustainable cities and communities 12. responsible consumption and production.
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After having lived abroad, quite a few years abroad, it stood out to me, I started to feel, I don't really 'belong' / add value in Netherlands no more. In an modernised Business environment, I do, strongly believe, in a need of being global, and speaking universal, global languages. I realised more, that politics and history have played (and will continue to...
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Policy makers on a national level, policy makers and advisers on a global level, migrants and current residents of the country and / or local area, will all have a different view on what's fair. So you'll need to have information from all stake-holders, to decide what's fair, I guess. Policy makers on a national level might want to focus on what's fair for the...
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Despite, Kushan, from article 1 and Lou, from article 2 both having a daughter in UK, both 'illegal immigrant men', faced long immigration detention (in remote areas), which destroyed their long-term partnerships, marriages, and parent / child bonds. In both examples, All, the men wanted to do, was to 'provide' for their families, seeking to find ways to...
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I think, it's good this initiative has launched online, in reality the numbers will sadly be only even higher than indicated in this overview and as mentioned once more in this section, the people, who are affected by these losses in many different ways, will largely exceed this number even much further.
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In migration, there is a lot of things, locals don’t (and never will) know about, (the story behind (the problems and trauma's of)) immigration / immigrants. It's true that also limited research is available on the topic. "Governments see migration through the lens of security, relating to the control of borders." It's to protect their own country, which in...
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Cumulative cultural adaptation refers to the evolution of cultural knowledge capacity. Yet, when you think about it, this adaption is very much one-sided. As mentioned, with so many (self-interested) global brands on the rise, that have the resources, the westernization of a global demographic society is getting quite apparent. Not only in terms of branding,...
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Despite being a very small part, in a bigger whole, I can't deny, I'm part of an fast-moving consuming society. Therefore, it could be said, my own actions at the local level, affect the global flow of goods, as the majority of goods I purchase, are produced and / or manufactured in overseas countries (most often developing / emerging markets), with the idea...
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I don't see any danger, 'aiming' for global citizenship. In my opinion, there's a very big difference between 'aiming' for global citizenship, which doesn't really endanger particular surroundings, and their local social and cultural practices, in comparison to 'forcing' (minorities), different and / or other national / state principles, which does endanger...
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I fully agree with your comment. Don't think that this author, who is the "president of the Queen's English Society (website www.queens-english-society.com), and author of 'The Queen's English and How to Use It"' will ever see it the same way though.
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The world is constantly changing and therefore also language. Still referring to "The Queen's English" seems a bit dated, in today's globalised century.
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It's true when you say: "Language as a nation-building tool is still very much a strategic instrument used by 'weaker'-standing nationalists / governments.", but this also applies for 'stronger' nationalists / governments too. What stands-out to me, irrelevant, to which side you look at, a key word in your comment, that stands-out is 'enforcement', as you...
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In most nations, educationally, i's expected from local residents, they all speak the main local language. In countries, where the local language is considered "the only worthwhile language", as this step, for example refers to French, it works, only to an extend within your own borders and doesn't work (in all) neighbouring countries, as soon as you go...
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I don't see myself, as a linguistic purist for sure. Having lived and worked, quite a few years abroad and currently working in 2 environments, where the majority of my costumers / visitors are international, I (had to) listen to English (most of the) day and I (had to) write everything in English as well. I even tend to completely mix my Dutch language with...
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Officially, I'm Dutch, but despite having lived the majority of my life here, over the years, especially starting from my (mid-)20's, I started to feel less Dutch. I know my family history lies partly outside off the Netherlands. I've also lived in 4 different cities in 3 different continents and felt most at home in Melbourne, Australia so far, but I feel, I...
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If I have to pick one, my choice would be SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities (worldwide), as they (can) tackle all the other 16 SDG's.
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I find all three topics interesting: 1. Nations and nationalism, 2. Relationships and tensions between local, national and global interests 3. migration and the issues surrounding inequalities in wealth and resources. Although all topics aren't completely new, my knowledge could broadened further without doubt. Despite looking forward to all topics, if I have...
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There quite a lot of resources and options out there. I'd like to add 3:
Oxfam
https://www.oxfam.org.uk/education/who-we-are/what-is-global-citizenshipWorld Economic Forum
www.ideas-forum.org.uk/about-us/global-citizenshipGlobal citizen
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This course, I wanted to dig deeper into what it meant to be a global citizen. In 1.6, I mentioned, I saw global citizenship not, as "taking active steps, to provide practical help to people in difficulty elsewhere in the world", in which I saw quality education, decent work and economic growth and industry, innovation and infrastructure, as key, in bottom-up...
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Touched on the first two questions in the previous step. Last question, I would say, it idealises one perception and therefor narrows your global view
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I agree, the internet, has had some positive influence on state sovereignty, such as promoting sovereign awareness, new political movements and alternative media, but also a negative influence. Personally, I see it mostly as negative, as I believe, that media has been segregating and scaring people on a consistent basis, in the first place. Interesting quote...
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This exercise was both interesting and frustrating. The action, re-action really makes you think. Even if your intensions are good and although, you might wish for the ideal 'perfect' outcome, you will never satisfy everyone. I do believe, not sending in troops was the 'right' thing to do, but even then, "others are beginning to investigate your government,...
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Answered no to all questions.
In situation one:
I would look into the opportunity, offering working opportunities to the minority within my own country. In regards, to the loans, I would investigate, why the minority, isn't getting loans and figure out, how financial support from my country, could benefit the minority, with the insurance, I could get my... -
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It's true that each state has the right to conduct their own affairs, as they choose (to a certain extend). In political terms, a state can be defined as: (1) A nation or territory considered as an organised political community under one government. (2) An organised political community or area forming part of a federal republic. (3) The civil government of a...
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Who gets to decide what is and isn’t acceptable in a global community?... Mhm.. For a large part, that would depend, on how you would define a global community. Although this might sound weird, in some way, I would argue, no-one, as well as everyone. On one hand, I would say, as you don't really get to 'decide' what is, and what is not, acceptable worldwide,...
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Pretty heavy publications, but solid points, are being made.
1. Boxes
Diversity refers to 'societies', whereas, multiculturalism, refers to 'differences'. In the latter, people are categorised into particular ethnic and cultural boxes, where individual needs and rights become defined by virtue of the boxes into which people are put, which comes to shape... -
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Difference and diversity are not the same thing. To me a difference, refers to, two(, or more) things which are not the same, whereas, diversity, refers to a variety, or a mix(ture) of things. Difference is used to cause (the idea of a) comparable separation, whereas diversity, is used, more to cause (the idea of) collective, inclusiveness / wholeness. In...
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After listening to Alix Hughes, I doubled my previous list.
3: Good Health and Well-Being
4: Quality Education
5: Gender Equality
8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10: Reduced Inequalities
12: Responsible Consumption and Production
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The main SDG's that stand out for both examples are:
Médecins Sans Frontières: 3: Good Health and Well-Being, 10 Reduced Inequalities, 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Twinning and Sister Cities: 4: Quality Education, 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, 10 Reduced Inequalities, 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, 17: Partnerships for the...
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I chose goal 16, as the description mentioned: "Use your right to elect the leaders in your country and local community" in order to achieve: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. As to me, the right, to elect leaders, doesn't guarantee peace, justice nor strong institutions, I was interested to see, what the facts and figures would say. Even the first fact...
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I picked Goal 16: peace, justice and strong institutions
Positive: Some parts could be achieved:
16.3 Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels
16.8 Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance
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I'm very well familiar with the SDG's and Millennium Goals, worked with them in various courses and organisations. None of them relates to my definition of ‘global citizenship’ though. Goals are just goals, it's good that they are set, don't get me wrong, but serious action is the only way to achieve them. I'm included in "Some people", who feel, that the SDGs...
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Although practically, global citizenship, could perhaps be classified, as having the rights, to live anywhere in the world, separately, the Cambridge dictionary, defines a citizen, "a person, who was born in a particular country and has certain rights, or has been given certain rights because of having lived there, or a person, who lives in a particular...
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Out of the three quotes, I like the quote from Mark the most: "Successful study is all about opening our minds to things we don’t yet know or understand – there’s a whole world out there we all need to get to know.”
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I'm mostly looking forward to step 1.4 - 1.10, to learn more about the idea of global citizenship, looking at what it might entail and how it can be global.
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My local area at the moment, is Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. Amsterdam was developed as a village round a man-made dam (and dykes) in the Amstel river, at the end of the 12th century. The first ‘Amsterdammers’ were fishermen and merchants, who got freedom of toll from Count Floris the 5th. As a result, it started to flourish as a global trading...
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Hello everyone, my name is Enver Vetter, from the Netherlands. Currently, I work as an independent Business Development consultant, Fashion Retail trainer and Entrepreneurship Event Manager. I'm a bit late, with participating in this course, as I wanted to complete two another FutureLearn courses, "The secret power of brands" and also "Unleash Your Potential:...
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I really enjoyed the sections about (Serendipitous) Innovation, thinking about (mega) trends and the future, listening to the Case studies and curating the Museum of Curiosity. Looking back on the four weeks, I've learned completely different things, than I was expecting from the course to be honest. Biggest one being, not developing my Business idea, but...
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You can't say how you would have reacted faced with the same setbacks, as you haven't been on the same journey as they have and you don't know their whole story.
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It depends on some variables, but in general, I would take the time to listen to their perspective. Ask for their point of view and (re-)start a conversation, starting to use motivations / arguments that align / complement, with their filter, if this doesn't work, it's important to thank them for their input and use their feedback to improve your concept...
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Most of it is already mentioned by Dave himself: Who is the audience, size of the audience, what do they know and what are their interests. Then you could think as well, what do they want to know, why are they here? What do I want them to know, why do I want them to be here? If you adapt your pitch, the result and / or outcome for both parties could (largely)...
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Yes it's pretty much the same as my own comments. Although, I didn't point out the language difference per word, I meant the same ones. What also affected my view, is that it sounds very student-like, which can decrease the believe in your concept and / idea(s). The statements haven't tipped from assertive to arrogant in my opinion.
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They are catered to a different audience, for an investor, version 1, would be most appropriate. They are also created, in a different moment. Version 2 was clearly presented in an earlier stage, whereas the second one, was later-on.
Concerns with version 1:
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I find pitching fairly easy, I've done it many times. I've performed live-music in front of small and big audiences, when is was younger and also co-hosted events of different sizes when I was older. I always was the guy in group projects who "had to present", because the others were always too scared and I actually never minded, as I really enjoyed selling...
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Reading though the comments below, I don't find it compelling, but it's a funny way of deciding on how to narrow-down your story. Some are pretty great: https://blazepress.com/2016/03/35-times-explaining-a-movie-plot-badly-was-the-best-thing-ever/
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Yes I could. I love pitching and people say I'm good at it, but I need to talk to my audience first, to gain information and feedback about the problem.
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Enver Vetter replied to Simran Singh
I like that your summary is to the point. When you mention: "Experienced Teaching Assistant and Peer Mentor, with a keen interest in Research positions supplemented by Internships in the same." I think you miss-out on a part of your sentence there. Maybe you can also elaborate what ACCA is about (Could be that I'm from a different country, but I wouldn't; know...
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Basics are there. Like it, that you have a cover photo too. Profile picture could be more appropriate for the kind of job your doing. Although I like the simplicity of your profile, I believe, it will beneficial, if you could add a description with your experiences and education. Perhaps you could also place more skills on your profile, which suit your work.
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Just reading the title, "Does your profile reflect your skills?", already made me go back to my Linked-in profile and immediately update my skills. Almost everything I described in step 1.10 is there I would say, except my values. My evidence can still improve though. I'm planning to build my own website to start building my own portfolio further and start to...
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I do think it is important to talk about your ideas. I've always been fairly careful with who I've always shared my ideas though. It's funny how Josh Bicknell explains it as: "there's a bit of a tendency or a desire to keep your ideas secret, because you don't want anybody steal them, but generally, from what I found, people are busy, they have their own...
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Sam, was me, during my Masters. I also started an association, without having spoken to any students. yet, we signed-up hundreds of members and became one of the biggest classified clubs of my University. Having said that, starting, without speaking to your target groups, to validate demand, isn't recommended.
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Bob:
- assumes restaurant want to get rid of their surplus food
- assume students look for cheap meals.
- assumes students want food at the end of the day
Going directly to a professional web developer, without having spoken to any of his Business and Consuming users is very risky and potentially very costly.
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All five companies saw testing as an essential part of starting and / or growing their Business (ideas). Some form, of lean prototyping, is present in all concepts. It helped them to get positive and negative input, to refine their ideas further. Ultrahaptics the most.
Balloon Ventures:
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The first time, I had Careful Conservator, when I completed the test in step 1.11, after which I told, I was surprised to read: Sensing and Judging. Being quite certain having an ENFJ profile, within the ‘Myers-Briggs’ type indicator, Judging, made sense, but sensing, I didn't quite expect. Now, I completed it again and am a Visionary Leader, which is more...
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The reflection video's are awesome. Again thanks Dave.
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Clustering: Helps you to break-, and filter down ideas
Scoring: Helps to validate the potential and / or indicate, where improvements can / or need to be made
Testing: Helps to get feedback, to iterate
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1. Being in charge, of breaking free, from situations, which hold you back
2. Not dying, having lived a life, where you haven't tried to accomplish your dreams. We're not born to just pay the bills and die. Do something meaningful, that makes you happy.https://www.pinterest.com.au/envervetter/museum-of-curiosity-future/
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As I already touched upon Rapid Urbanisation, in step 2.2, Problems and innovation at the University of Bristol, I won't go into detail, about that trend again. In my view, the Demographic and Social Changes and the Climate Change and Resource Scarcity megatrends, which were shared within the previous step, are both super important. Basically, if we keep on...
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Scamper can be useful and I think you can come-up with options for each letter, if you take the time for it. It required some examples for me to really understand the difference between for instance substitute, adapt and modify.
rucksack
'substitute' (S): A rucksack would have many options to substitute, this could be different colours, textures,...
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As "Product Innovation is a new product or service with 'significant' new or improved features", I don't get too exited about the things lying on my desk, The improvements made, are minimal, which could be referred to, as minor incremental innovation. It's indeed ‘more of the same, but a little better’.
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Yup aware of those.
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"You realise there is a gap in the market for a new medical instrument. You found a billion-dollar healthcare business. Your innovation journey has begun." Well.. okay..
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I never, really believed in pure luck, to be completely honest. I believe everything is connected. I believe more in destiny. I think things happen(ed) for a reason, that things were, or weren't, meant to be, to teach you something. I believe, that If you work incredibly hard on what you believe what's the thing you should do, with the right intensions,...
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“The trick to having good ideas is not to sit around in glorious isolation and try to think big thoughts. The trick is to get more parts on the table.” Johnson (2010) Does this Johnson know, who I am, or something? Yes it's what I normally do. When it comes to Do. Act. Play, it's a different story though. In this case, I don't mean, the creative process...
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Most commonly, I get my best ideas in practical real-life situations, when I observe, or experience, something (that others don't see), where I see the potential of doing things better, or differently. This could be by myself, or with a group of people (doesn't really matter). It's something that happens naturally / automatically, as soon as my attention...
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From Popsicles to viagra, there are some really funny accidental innovations out there, when you start doing research.
Nutella
Back in 1946, Pietro Ferrero, a pastry chef from northern Italy, wanted to create an affordable chocolate confection. Cocoa beans were only super expensive in postwar Italy and in serious short supply. To get around this, Ferrero... -
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Love these examples!
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I feel, I see (un-seen) opportunities fairly easy, it's a skill, I will need to do more with though. Normally, when an idea appears, I get super exited and start to research, or map-out my Business ideas, then, I conduct extra research and tend to find reasons on not pursuing my initial idea(s), for different reasons. The most prominent being that I don't...
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Thanks Dave, again covering some important topics. Great analysis. I plan to get more specific, looking into my problem(s) even further and really unpick the system(s) involved
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The first week, I enjoyed the case studies, it's nice, to listen to the story of others, as you can possibly relate to them. I also found it useful, to sit-down and really reflect on my own being. This week, I found it interesting reading, how others imagined, how the world could look like in 50 years and the main problems, FutureLearn participants in this...
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Yes cognitive bias sounds familiar to me. Everyone has cognitive bias, some more than others. Although, I'm normally a cautious decision maker, I can't say, I'm always 100% objective. Despite being open-minded and curious about different points of views, I have strong believes and opinions and I'm aware, I often try to convince others to buy-into my vision....
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Enver Vetter made a comment
Got all of them correct except Puzzle #4:
Jane is 33 years old, single, outgoing and bright. When she was a student, in school and later at university, she was deeply concerned and involved in social justice issues, and also participated in environmental protests. What do you think Jane is doing nowadays? Quickly choose your answer, a), b) or c),...
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Enver Vetter made a comment
With 100 patents and in 1941 the highest award of the American Chemical Society, I certainly don't think, we could (and should) classify this guy, as the "worst inventor in history". A great inventor is someone, who fixes problems and he did that many times. In the first bad example, as said, he tried to reduce the damage from knocking and making our engines...
