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A '''dream''' to graduate from college, a '''big idea''' to find a cancer cure and a '''breakthrough innovation''' like the Apple iPhone may sound like they have little in common. Yet they have a lot in common when it comes to '''[[Enablement]]''' to make them happen. Castellina in Tuscany, Italy and New York may not have much it common, though the process to get there by planes, automobiles and GPS devices may be very similar. | A '''dream''' to graduate from college, a '''big idea''' to find a cancer cure and a '''breakthrough innovation''' like the Apple iPhone may sound like they have little in common. Yet they have a lot in common when it comes to '''[[Enablement]]''' to make them happen. Castellina in Tuscany, Italy and New York may not have much it common, though the process to get there by planes, automobiles and GPS devices may be very similar. | ||
| − | '''[[Enablement | + | '''[[Enablement]]''' or the ''''e'''' in front the the word '''dream''', is the process to make something happen. '''[[Enablement]]''' is the process of getting from point A to point B. The good idea gets the press yet its only 1% of the process. '''[[Enablement]]''' is often quietly behind the scenes, yet it is the other 99% to make something happen. |
Revision as of 16:55, 21 February 2013
An eDream is a dream, big idea or breakthrough innovation that requires 'e' enablement to make it happen. Enablement is the sum of actions required what to make an eDream happen. The successful Enablement of an eDream requires:
- People - stakeholders, supporters, providers and social circles
- Knowledge - Communities (Industries, Organizations, etc.) and Idea Spaces (Functional Knowledge, Domain Knowledge, etc.)
- Plan - a multiyear plan or a very concerted plan over 6 to 12 months
- Resources - time, money and other sacrifices for an unknown outcome
- Enduring Grit - perseverance and passion for long-term goals, the confidence to take risks
A dream to graduate from college, a big idea to find a cancer cure and a breakthrough innovation like the Apple iPhone may sound like they have little in common. Yet they have a lot in common when it comes to Enablement to make them happen. Castellina in Tuscany, Italy and New York may not have much it common, though the process to get there by planes, automobiles and GPS devices may be very similar.
Enablement or the 'e' in front the the word dream, is the process to make something happen. Enablement is the process of getting from point A to point B. The good idea gets the press yet its only 1% of the process. Enablement is often quietly behind the scenes, yet it is the other 99% to make something happen.
