The Metaverse: A tech leaders’ kingdom
Will our self-perceptions in the real world, be affected by our social practices and interactions in the Metaverse? Is there a darker side to these virtual worlds?
The effects of uncertainty and anxiety on organisations
With the advancement of technology, rapid growth of complex systems, and globalization, uncertainty is growing. As we see threats and uncertainty grow, we also see an increase in anxiety from anticipation of uncertainty.
Before you write that grant application…
Grant funding opportunities give SMEs a platform to develop their innovative idea, which they likely would have struggled to do without funding support. In a nutshell, these government grants are a real game changer for growth. Do you want to win a grant competition this year? We’ve written a fair share of applications in our time. Here’s our top tips before you put pen to paper…
Cultivating a culture of innovation
Having a strong culture of innovation within your organisation can spark new projects, improve efficiency and give you an advantage over competitors. Innovation has become a way of survival – it’s now vital to keep up with digital trends to ensure business thrives as our working environment evolves. So how exactly can you cultivate a culture of innovation for your business?
Tenshi recruited as a Design Mentor for Innovate UK’s KTN
In March 2020, the KTN recruited design mentors to work on a funding programme for The Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF). Victoria Milne, CEO of Tenshi and technical expert of ISO, among those recruited and worked on a number of projects to help bring SME projects to life.
TfL & Tenshi: Bus Driver Fatigue and Health & Wellbeing Innovation Challenge
Tenshi have recently begun working with Tfl on a trial to help reduce fatigue among bus drivers and ultimately prevent fatigue-related incidents on the road. We have partnered with Senseye to install an innovative screening process, which measures bus driver fatigue before they start their shift; giving enough time to intervene, if required, with wellbeing support.
3 simple steps to creativity
A study from Adobe found that 80% of people feel that unlocking creativity is critical to economic growth. Yet only 25% believe they are living up to their creative potential. We take a look at steps you can take to unlock your creativity…
5 benefits of applying a human-centred approach
Businesses keen to better service their customers often fear the changes and associated risks that come with it. However, those who have implemented human-centred design methodologies have seen a reduction in the risk of failure and an increase in their market success.
Boost your business with great design
The value of great design is seen in the goods, services, and environments we experience in our everyday lives – from the phones we use to the park we walk through. It’s the difference between a successful and failed product or service.
Want to compete successfully and accelerate growth?
Innovate UK has published their ‘Design in Innovation Strategy, 2020-2024’, which aims to help deliver excellent design in innovation across all industries and accelerate economic growth.
12 Key Takeaways from ‘Parts Without a Whole: The Current State of Design Thinking Practice in Organisations’
This is one of our favourite pieces of research into Design Thinking in organisations because it eloquently explores the motivators and inhibitors of embedding design thinking and how that effects outcomes. Valuable reading for anyone interested in Design Thinking for organisations.
It’s time to re-establish balance in organisations
The sphere of influence is often represented engulfed in the sphere of concern and was made famous in Stephen Covey’s ‘Seven Habits of Highly...
Tenshi welcomes Integrella as a new client
Tenshi welcomes Integrella as a new client Tenshi is delighted to announce that Integrella has come onboard as a new client. Both organisations are...
Going from strength to strength: Lloyd’s Register Safetytech Accelerator
Tenshi has been working with Lloyd’s Register Safetytech Accelerator since 2018. We are delighted to have the go-ahead to continue this work extending the accelerator further and creating more innovative challenges.
3 questions to ponder during your holidays this August
Whether you’re sitting on a sun lounger, or taking a well-earned break in your garden, think about your partners, processes and culture during your time off.
Award-winning Open Innovation
Working with LR on the Safety Accelerator In June 2018, the Lloyds Register Safety Accelerator was born - a joint initiative between Lloyd’s...
Demonstrating the value of Design Thinking as an invaluable problem-solving approach
At Tenshi, we have proudly teamed up with Imperial College London, Innovate UK, Lloyd’s Register Foundation, and Coast to Capital (C2C) to run a new...
Five 3D innovations happening now
3D printing has seen some real developments in recent years to become sought after technology across a wide range of industries. According to the International Data Corporation, the 3D printing market is expected to generate nearly $35 billion in revenue by 2020, compared to the $16 billion created four years ago.
The use of Design Thinking in increasing SME Productivity
However, Design Thinking has not yet become a mainstream innovation methodology. Whilst private sector training exists, these are not directed to the SME’s who need it most.
Tackling the UK’s Productivity Problem
We face a productivity puzzle; however we have a significant amount of research that supports and even directs us toward a powerful solution. Design Thinking has the potential to step change the UK’s productivity.
Using Open Innovation to help better communicate roadworks activity with citizens.
We ran a challenge-led open innovation trial, called ‘Dare to Solve’, looking for digital solutions to increase citizen awareness and knowledge of roadworks.