Creativity needed to create start-ups.
From the quote below, it is very clear that we urgently much create new jobs.
“Despite strenuous government efforts, the jobs crisis continues unabated, with one in three workers worldwide – or an estimated 1.1 billion people – either unemployed or living in poverty”, said ILO Director-General Juan Somavia. “What is needed is that job creation in the real economy must become our number one priority”.
And it is also highly unlikely that large companies will create these new jobs. Census Bureau data show that most of the net employment gains in the United States between 1980 and 2005 came from firms younger than five years old.
This means that the focus must be on creating start-ups, helping people to set up their own businesses. However, our upbringing and education are not geared towards this. We are taught to be obedient employees and not initiating entrepreneurs. So , there is quite some learning needed in this area.
It would also be good if many of these start-ups have a goal to improve the social good. Social innovation is still very much needed in large parts of the world. Many people lack energy, electricity, clean water, sanitation, and/or food.
I would like to call upon all entrepreneurs, government and education institutions to bundle the forces and to use their combined creativity to help these people to earn a decent living for themselves and their families.
How are you planning to contribute?
GROW YOUR PEOPLE, GROW YOUR BUSINESS!
Let 2012 be sparkling for you and others
While that may be the case, there is always another side. Or like our most famous footballer Johan Cruijff says “Every disadvantage has and advantage in it”.
There is so much complaining going on about the level of service which companies and government provide. So, why don't you make sure that your organization provides excellent (and engaging) customer service, all the time? Customers are even willing to pay more for great service!
There is nothing which can beat helping others. These others can be your neighbors, your parents, your friends. If there are more burglaries in your street, then get to know who live on your street. So, then you know who doesn't belong there.
Recently I did help a blind person to cross the street. That was so gratifying to do... and easy.
There are more and more families who have so much debt that they have no money to buy food regularly. So, why don't you bring them a warm cup of soup.
There are so many young people unemployed, so why don't you help them by being a mentor. You can help them with all your life experiences. Even more important, just listen to them, open-minded.
If there is rubbish on the street, pick it up instead of complaining about the lack of public service.
Service always starts with yourself. If you have a serving attitude then others will easily follow your example.
What are you doing to shine in 2012?
