Innovation is everywhere - in your workplace, at home, at play. It plays an intrinsic part in improving business and organisational practices, in making processes more efficient, in boosting market presence, in generally making life easier and more exciting, and improving your personal and professional satisfaction. And wherever there is innovation, there will be Fast Thinking.
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Innovation News
Innovation funds lock out innovators
After the much-criticised scrapping of Commercial Ready innovation grants last year, the Government has introduced a new set of grants designed to help small businesses undertake "green" projects.
Read moreUQ Business School’s $100,000 business plan competition goes national
Enterprize, University of Queensland Business School's famous $100,000 business plan competition is now open to entrepreneurs and start-ups across Australia.
Read moreConformist Thinking Can Doom Civilization
Conformist thinking may cause the demise of societies and cultures, where the lack of original ideas leaves societies vulnerable to environmental upheaval according to a couple of big thinkers.
Read moreBusiness more innovative, internet income up 20%: ABS
Nearly half of all Australian businesses (45%) undertook some form of innovative activity - including the development or introduction of new or significantly improved goods, services, processes or methods - last financial year, according to a report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Read moreNew Australian centre of excellence for local government
The Australian Government has delivered $8 million for the new Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government - the first of its kind in Australia - to promote best practice, innovation and professionalism in local government.
Read moreTrickle-up innovation
The concept of doing pro-bono work for not-for-profit community organisations as a way of learning the art of innovation is one that is often talked about. Amongst other challenges and opportunities, many not-for-profits operate with fewer resources which force outside-the-box thinking so as to achieve more with less. This is also true for emerging markets, or "blank slate" markets.
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