More innovative problem solving

Innovation loves diversity. Europe's diverse. Why isn't Europe innovative? "teams of smart people from different backgrounds are more likely to come up with fresh ideas more quickly than individuals or like-minded groups do. When a diverse range of experts interact... the solution space becomes broader, increasing the chance that a more innovative answer will be found... Flexons offer languages for shaping problems, and these languages can be adapted to a much broader array of challenges. In essence, flexons substitute for the wisdom and experience of a group of diverse, highly educated experts." McKinsey is selling 'flexon frameworks' in this article as a substitute for assembling a diverse expert pool to solve problems. Sounds great, but the underlying point about diversity and innovation points to the fact that if we just had a better flow of ideas across Europe's internal boundaries, bringing together ideas and experience from Europe's highly diverse cultures, we'd probably all be a lot better off. - Five routes to more innovative problem solving | McKinsey & Company