Tim Franklin

Check out my latest article: Attention: New Resources for Regional Innovation Engine and Tech Hub Proposal Teams linkedin.com/pulse/attentio… via @LinkedIn

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At #venncommunity, we gathered votes on the 10 ideas, strategies, policies, or concepts that are most likely to influence #econdev and #communitydevelopment this year. Join the unveiling on February 17th, 2022 at 4 pm Eastern. RSVP: ctt.ec/JRc9d+

One person's action created the conditions for generosity that rippled through 900 others before ending. Isn't that what leadership is all about?

A chain of 900 strangers bought one another’s meals at a Dairy Queen drive-through washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020…

The social justice reckoning of 2020 represents a chance to make change in a persistent U.S. problem. What’s more, the pandemic of 2020 will require major efforts to rebuild our economy, providing a confluence of opportunity. Check out more in our blog at bit.ly/35UuNGx

Two recent experiences provided satisfaction and brought back memories of friends and shared work that continues to pay off for Danville, Va., a community in which Nancy and I spent nearly seven of the most important years of our careers. More at our blog bit.ly/3jHiW4s

Hyperconvergence and the #IoT will help power the #SmartCities of the future. Great read from @ericbassier. gigabitmagazine.com/cloud-computin…

Real, valuable #innovation doesn’t always come from the product innovation, but from the process integration. Companies that excel in innovation understand the importance of balancing long-term innovation with immediate growth tactics. hbr.org/2019/11/what-c…

A good mentor has to invest time and energy in forming relationships where your mentee can use your experiences and treat you as a role model as they advance in their careers. #Mentorship theladders.com/career-advice/…

PROMESA’s recent successes implementing @SAP’s signature cloud computing solutions demonstrates the importance of developing a quality customer experience alongside #innovation in tech. forbes.com/sites/sap/2019…

Way to go @universityofky for understanding the importance of collaboration between campuses and communities... and then taking action to marry the two to drive #EconomicDevelopment and innovation. #HigherEd uknow.uky.edu/campus-news/un…

2019 is coming to a close. This is a fantastic time to reflect on what kind of leader we’ve been this year. Excellent piece via @Renee_Giarrusso. #Leadership thriveglobal.com/stories/giver-…

Educators are being called on to do so much more than ever before. It's important they never feel afraid to get creative and take risks that could potentially help the student population. #Education sj-r.com/news/20191123/…

How can franchise owners be more strategic when deciding how to scale? The key is finding a sustainable balance of improvement. franchising.com/articles/franc…

True #innovation is reliant on #EffectiveLeadership, which includes being able to recognize and address your own personal biases. forbes.com/sites/forbesco…

“Tradition without #innovation risks stagnation, but growth without roots risks instability.” Balance a complete overhaul of your organization with innovation that moves the needle forward without disrupting everything you've created. #Innovation forbes.com/sites/soulaima…

By leveraging digital #technology in the service of education, we can prevent the education skills gap from widening. #HigherEd #Innovation project-syndicate.org/commentary/edu…

With 2/3 of the population expected to live in cities by 2050, the focus should now be on harnessing the power of technology to enrich and simplify the lives of people. #SmartCities #EconomicDevelopment smartcitiesworld.net/opinions/opini…

The HSS Scholars Program is the newest way @AmerMedicalAssn is working toward ensuring all future physicians have a better understanding of how #healthcare professionals work together to deliver care and improve patient care and health care delivery. ama-assn.org/education/acce…