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What if... R&D?


What if every school had access to an R&D lab?

What if that R&D didn’t interrupt “regular school,” but were a place that could incubate innovative approaches to learning and, when appropriate, release them to the general population? [1]

If you’re not conducting research and development—or partnered with an organization that is doing R&D—what is your strategy for evolving your organization?

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[1] For a tremendous read on the concept, we recommend Loonshots by Safi Bahcall.

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Each Wednesday we share a “what if” scenario. Consider it a provocation rather than a suggestion.

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