Brain Quote by Simon Mainwaring

It is one thing for the institution to offer space for serious engagement, in thought and action, and to encourage free and independent use…

— Noam Chomsky

Key is the question of where do new ideas come from. Historically, four places: government labs, big corporations, startup companies, and research universities.

— Nicholas Negroponte

We are going to need organizations that are culturally equipped to adapt. They must have internal processes that are creative, generative, and productive rather…

— Karl Albrecht

Once an organization has a strong sense of mission, leaders can focus on trying new things.

— Margaret Hamburg

Organizations can get in the way of innovation, because if people are all bound up, and if they don't know if they get to…

— Carol Bartz

Because the better an organization is at fulfilling its purpose, the more it attracts people who see the organization as an opportunity to advance…

— Robert Shea

University should foster imagination and creativity, enriching society in the process.

— Owen Jones

An idea or institution may arise for one reason and be maintained for quite a different reason.

— Joseph McCabe

Institutional memory is important in any organization, but so are fresh ideas.

— Marianne Williamson

Universities in general and my university in particular really has to reach out and find ways to engage more with a broader array of…

— Mark Schlissel

Cultivating innovative thinking starts at the top. Leaders can foster a culture of innovation by encouraging creativity and experimenting with new ideas.

— Lynne Doughtie

The best ideas emerge when very different perspectives meet.

— Frans Johansson