Business has begun in appreciating the value of new ideas. Business has begun to appreciate that competence, information and technology are all fast becoming commodities. The only thing that is going to make a difference in the future are the values provided by new ideas. In politics, survival, problem solving and crisis management are still seen to be enough. That may be why there is growing disenchantment with the political process world-wide.
New ideas can cut cost.
New ideas can deliver fresh values. New ideas can simplify complex processes. New ideas can reduce frustration. New ideas can involve people more fully in their own destiny. New ideas are needed to design the future.