Comments on: SIT STOP – small, but perfectly formed

By: matthewtaylor

matthewtaylor — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:02:16 +0000

Thanks Louis. No we aren’t connected but maybe it;s something we should look into.

By: Louis Coiffait

Louis Coiffait — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:26:40 +0000

I agree this is a simple but powerful idea. When my Aged P’s visited me down in London I took it completely for granted that we could use the tube and wander around town. In fact they needed a sit down, a toilet break or a cup of tea every ten minutes.

As Caitriona says, these practical examples with a simple compelling narrative are great for inspiring others. All the research that I’ve delivered around entrepreneurship in recent years has found that ‘fear of having a go’ is one of the main barriers. Has the RSA connected with Global Entrepreneurship Week at all?

By: Caitriona

Caitriona — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:16:26 +0000

What a great idea! it’s such a simple thing, but any area that adopts it is making a powerful statement about the kind of place they want to be – welcoming and generous.

Do you have any other examples of Fellows projects like that? I agree with what you describe the RSA’s mission to be – but to have practical examples like this really helps show how an inspiring vision can be brought to life. The fact it’s something within the capability of most of us – however busy with work, etc we might be – makes it all the more encouraging and therefore potentially transformative. I love every-day innovation like this!