Triggers and inspirations
Here we describe some of the triggers and inspirations that prompt innovation, that demand action on an issue, or that mobilise belief that action is possible.
Crisis
Necessity is often the mother of invention, but crises can also crush creativity. One of the definitions of leadership is the ability to use the smallest...
Read moreEfficiency savings
The need to cut public expenditure often requires services to be designed and delivered in new ways. Major cuts can rarely be achieved through traditional efficiency...
Read morePoor performance
Poor performance highlights the need for change within services. This can act as a spur for finding new ways of designing and delivering public services. Usually...
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New technologies
New technologies can be adapted to better meet social needs or deliver services more effectively. Examples include computers in classrooms, the use of assistive devices for...
Read moreSymbolic moves
Symbolic moves can give energy to an area, and create a context for social innovation. Jaime Lerner, the former Mayor of Curitiba, coined the phrase ‘urban...
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