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When solutions adapt

In "Not to scale" author James Hunt notes that problems shape-shift and suggests an effective way that is compromise between top-down and bottom-up "the scaffold is an analogy, an “intermediary framework” that’s designed from above to encourage input from below. "

In terms of innovation management, designer vs customer scenario, the scaffold would turn into turning customer input into innovation

social problems evolve and adapt to solutions. seems like all those problems where the problem is shifted further down the road. 

In the New yorks healthcare budget-deficit fix, some of the solutions suggested in the article
1. Providers suggest which areas cant afford cuts, which can continue service
2. More revenue to offset potential cuts through taxes or surcharges.
3. New housing funding to build affordable units for seniors
4. Instead of cutting, strategic investments to reduce cost






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