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2020 Trends: Moving Information – Enablers of Big Data

By Shawn Nason / March 8, 2020 / Comments Off on 2020 Trends: Moving Information – Enablers of Big Data

Download our full 2020 Tech Trends resource kit here to explore the technology that powers big data in healthcare more deeply. You’ve heard about big data, but have you really considered what technologies are powering the data revolution? How will everyday technologies and services be affected by an exponentially growing demand for more data? How will machine learning…

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#Humanize: What Is Your Story?

By Shawn Nason / February 28, 2020 / Comments Off on #Humanize: What Is Your Story?

This week I had the privilege of gathering for a few days with a tribe of 150 designers in Denver, CO at Experience Design Week, and got to focus on what really matters – humans! Throughout the conference, I found myself inspired by the incredible stories of designers from all kinds of different backgrounds and…

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Disrupt Or Be Disrupted: NGPX 2019

By Shawn Nason / December 6, 2019 / Comments Off on Disrupt Or Be Disrupted: NGPX 2019

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This week, the MOFI team (formerly known as the Nason Group) and I had the opportunity to be on stage with many of the nation’s leading disruptors in healthcare at the Next Generation Patient Experience (NGPX) Conference in Palm Springs, CA. The week was filled with new learnings, authentic connections, emotional stories, and most important,…

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Growth Without Change: The Tail Wagging the Dog

By Shawn Nason / November 4, 2019 / Comments Off on Growth Without Change: The Tail Wagging the Dog

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The idea for Wag seemed foolproof: an app to connect dog walkers with pet parents on demand. Founded in 2015 by brothers Joshua and Jonathan Viner, Wag promised dog walkers a quick and reliable income and dog owners a friendly face to check in on their furry friends.    Unfortunately, the idea was not as…

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Fear Is A Good Thing: The Psychology of Being Spooked

By Shawn Nason / October 30, 2019 / Comments Off on Fear Is A Good Thing: The Psychology of Being Spooked

Whether you love horror films or prefer to be scared in person at a haunted house, one thing is certain: people love to be spooked. But why do we love being scared so much?   You may be tempted to chalk up our fear-obsession to adrenaline, but there is psychology behind the drive to feel…

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When Treating Others with Compassion is no Trick: Halloween with Empathy

By Shawn Nason / October 25, 2019 / Comments Off on When Treating Others with Compassion is no Trick: Halloween with Empathy

This Halloween, companies and individuals are demonstrating how that handing out kindness is even better than a full-size candy bar.

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That Night when a 10-Year-Old Schooled the Rest of Us about Generosity

By Shawn Nason / October 16, 2019 / Comments Off on That Night when a 10-Year-Old Schooled the Rest of Us about Generosity

In an evening where more than 1,200 people came together to raise over $150,000 for a game-changing healthcare organization, the most important number of the evening was a whopping 172.

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The Tragedy of Thomas Cook: Disrupt or Be Disrupted

By Shawn Nason / October 15, 2019 / Comments Off on The Tragedy of Thomas Cook: Disrupt or Be Disrupted

The tagline “Don’t just book it, Thomas Cook it!” became a household phrase in Europe. But even the most familiar brands must continue to disrupt–or they’ll be disrupted. What should you do to avoid leaving your customers, employees or shareholders stranded?

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Disrupting the Boston Innovation Festival

By Shawn Nason / May 22, 2019 / Comments Off on Disrupting the Boston Innovation Festival

5 Ways You Can Replicate the Disruption Lounge Why Disruption Lounge The Disruption Lounge concept was new for a new idea for us, too. In January, we wanted to find a new way to help fellow disruptors and game changers do what they do–easier, better and faster. But how? One of our foundational principles is…

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Separating Disturbance from Problem

By Shawn Nason / February 22, 2019 /

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”7761″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”This week’s blog comes from Matthew Baughan, the Nason Group’s creative catalyst. ” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%23f5671a” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Disruption. Good or bad? Or both?   Remember the bratty kid who disrupted the classroom? Not good. Not for the teacher, the other students, or the disruptor. After all, that’s the definition of disruption: A disturbance or…

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