Defining Innovation

the history of civilization is about innovation.

The word "innovation" comes from the Latin words in and novare, meaning "to make something new, to change." In principle, that's something anyone can do--imagination and creativity come as standard equipment for human beings.

And it's something we've been doing since the earliest days when our ancestors lived in caves--the reason that we don't still live there is because of innovation. Working out better ways of hunting, mastering fire and tool-making, learning about agriculture, construction, transportation--quite simply, the history of civilization is about innovation.

ACTION POINT: Use your imagination and creativity to "make something new."