Much like creative design, “Politics is the art of the possible” (Otto von Bismarck). Why, then, do politicians often seem stuck in incremental improvements at the expense of breakthrough innovations? The financial crisis clearly shows the need for innovative thinking from government leaders. Can the crisis be resolved by just tweaking taxes and debt ceilings, or is there anything our political institutions can learn from the creative communities, which are developing new, life-changing products and services, such as Google, Facebook, Apple and Grameen Bank? Can government leaders serve their people and customers better? — Soren Petersen: Government Leaders And Creativity
