A Transformative Book Rethinks Innovation through Integrity and Human-Centered Values
The Power of HANDS: A New Framework for Innovation
In an era where trust in institutions is waning and ethical concerns about technology loom large, Kelly Dowd's latest book, The Power of HANDS: Designing a Sustainable Future through Integrative Collaboration, offers a fresh perspective on innovation. Rather than simply highlighting the lack of new ideas, Dowd argues that we're facing a deeper issue—a profound disconnect among our organizational, social, and ecological systems. This book serves as a guide to shift towards holistic frameworks that consider all these dimensions in concert.
A Paradigm Shift in Measuring Success
Dowd's HANDS framework—encompassing Humanity, Adaptation, Nature, Design, and Sustainability—challenges the conventional metrics of business success based solely on financial gain. Instead, the book introduces the concept of