School of Management

Thomas Edison didn't invent the light bulb. In fact, his patent application for it was rejected because it was too similar to a patent filed 30 years earlier. But Thomas Edison was an innovator and he recognized that innovation only mattered if an idea was adopted and created true change.

By finding away to make the light bulb something that could easily be integrated into daily living and accepted by normal people, Edison created enormous change in the way we live. So what are the lessons we can take from this when it comes to innovation in terms of energy efficiency?

Information and communication technologies are changing the way we live, work and play. And they are playing a major role in helping to protect and preserve the environment.

The Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology (ictQATAR) will hold its second event in its Connected Speaker Series where Andrew Hargadon, Professor of Technology Management at the Graduate School of Management at University of California, Davis will discuss how innovations in ICT are helping to create new energy efficiencies, how these innovations are taking place, and what to expect in the future.

The event will take place on Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. The event is free, but advance registration is required at: www.ictQATAR.qa/conn...

Connected Speaker Series
Monday, October 19, 2009
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Four Seasons Hotel, Doha
Information and communication technologies are changing the way we live, work and play. And they are playing a major role in helping to protect and preserve the environment.

Join ictQATAR for its Connected Speaker Series as Andrew Hargadon, Professor of Technology Management at the Graduate School of Management at University of California, Davis discusses how innovations in ICT are helping to create new energy efficiencies, how these innovations are taking place, and what to expect in the future.

Date: Monday, October 19, 2009
Location: Four Seasons Hotel
Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m
The event is FREE, but advance registration is required

http://www.ictqatar....

If you think you're generally good at resisting temptation, you're probably wrong, scientists now say.

"People are not good at anticipating the power of their urges, and those who are the most confident about their self-control are the most likely to give into temptation," said Loran Nordgren, senior lecturer of management and organizations at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, in Illinois.

The result: Many of us unwittingly expose ourselves to tempting chocolate or cigarettes, leading to a greater likelihood of indulging in addictive behaviors.

http://news.yahoo.co...

How true? They didn't mention all the temptations though!! ;)