Michael Jones's blog

The Art of Innovation: Creating Cultures of Possibility

In this blog I explore how we can bring together creative artistry with science and technology in order to shift our focus from invention to engaging the art of innovation.

Re- Imagining Community

Each community has a story of place that defines its character and uniqueness.Understanding the uniqueness of its stories of place is the foundation for creating a story for the future that reflects the uniqueness of the place in which we want to live now.

The Three Conversations

Most communities are not at a loss for innovative ideas. What they often lack however is a supportive environment – or fertile soil – for these seeds to take root and grow.

The Music of Conversation

To lead in turbulent times is much like living at the moving edge of the tides of change. Leaders need to be open, like a pianist, to connecting with the emergent flow of their own inner knowing for therein lies the intuition that guides them home.

Following the Thread of Aliveness

In this world of complexity and constant change, when it is difficult to have confidence in a long term plan or strategy, there is a thread we can follow and it is the thread of our own aliveness Michael Jones