According to my GOOGLE request for a definition of “Evidence-Based”… the response went something like this:

​“Evidence-Based:  Data on which to base proof or to establish truth or falsehood.”

So what does that definition REALLY mean to program planners, service managers, teachers…and anyone trying to find that “Always A Better Way” option/opportunity?  Simply put it means that you need to take a look at qualified information and available stats related to a new project you may be considering…FIRST!  Then more confidently move forward on your “Evidence-Based Creativity” initiative!

As a life-long innovator in multiple professional areas, today more than ever before the call has gone out for quality evidence-based support for new/re-designed programs/products/services.  Creativity costs related to both time and money have become an ever-growing concern in both the public and private sectors.  Therefore, the opportunity for experimenting via a “trial and error” methodology has become a much narrower road toward progress.

The most important part of this TRIPLE III TIME message is to USE “Evidence-Based Creativity” in your future planning.  Specifically don’t be easily led to immediately cancel  progress plans just because there have been relatable failures in the past.  Rather emphasize the Creativity part and make appropriate corrections… know that no two situations are exactly the same when innovating…and lastly remember that when innovating in any product/service area… to also use innovative “measuring-sticks” for your initiative!  In my history, too often people use old measurements to assess a NEW (maybe similar but still new) project.  The result is an inaccurate/less fair evaluation.

Bottomline:  First, embrace the importance and value of including evidence-based components in whatever innovation you pursue.  Second, also recognize that innovativity must be infused into any and all measurements of your new product/service to be experimentally correct.  And finally adapt a precedent of “Evidence-Based Creativity” as a modern day standard of operation.