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Nurturing Children’s Confidence & Creativity Through Learning in the Age of Disruption

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Article written by Surangna Chansrichavala & edited by Ypatios Moysiadis

Published 28.10.2017

Disruption and the era of constant re-invention are upon us. Everything changes, the way we live, the way we work, the way we communicate, even our traditional perceptions are challenged.

So why, as societies, we insist on preserving a learning system which remains the same for decades and represents outdated social and economic models of the past century? Who decided that maths and literature are more important than painting and dancing? How education is transforming itself and what can we do as parents to instill confidence and foster creativity to our children?

One thing is sure the new digital era brought change on how we exchange information and how we share and disseminate knowledge.

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How to raise next generation of entrepreneurs by promoting Creativity & Innovation through education

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Article written by Barizah Loebis & edited by Ypatios Moysiadis

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” – Albert Einstein

To innovate or die is no longer just a slogan, it is the pressing truth. Creativity is one of, if not the most, powerful tool a person or a business can have. Now more than ever, companies are in a dire need to not only push their boundaries but to radically adopt and diversify for the future.

From having brick-like Motorola mobile phones to the sleek designed iPhones, horse carriages to electrical cars, and wood burners to solar panel for the generation of energy. The world is changing, progressing, and innovating in such a rapid pace. Yet, one thing remains the same, the basic institution of education, schools.

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Small Fish, Big Sea – What are the chances startups survive in the current environment?

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Do you have what it takes as an individual to become the next “unicorn” entrepreneur? To follow on to the steps of Richard Branson, Steve Jobs and Elon Musk? Do you have a killer idea, an economic sense and the seed capital to start it up? What’s next? What is the story with all these entrepreneurs and small firm start-ups? Can you, a tiny little fish, survive in the deep sea?

If I had clear answers to all the questions above, I would have been a billionaire by now. But one thing I have learned in life is that things are not always black or white. Let’s elaborate a bit more….

Success in start-ups comes down to a number of factors. Of course, a solid business plan and a plausible idea are essential. But success also comes down to timings and perseverance. If at first you don’t succeed, try again.

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