Lateral Labs

The future is digital and collaborative. We help people and businesses get there. Strategy | Design | Ops | Products

[Lateral Labs @lateral_labs]

Great reference on making more inclusive websites including using better word craft: https://t.co/9vAkPOv3QD (thanks @stackdiary)

[Digital Africa Research and Safety Lab @DigiAfricaLab]

In light of recent revelations that Facebook/@Meta failed the people of Ethiopia, @RMAjayi answers the question ‘should Africans #deleteFacebook?’ in this week’s @TheContinent_

Are you familiar with how Meta (+ YouTube Twitter) are failing Africa? Does the good outweigh the bad?

[The Decision Lab @TheDecision_Lab]

We make thousands of decisions every day, but the approach we take to making those choices can have big effects on our well-being. People who always seek out the best option might make better-informed decisions, but they're also prone to choice paralysis.

https://t.co/mLufkaFgWU

[Lateral Labs @lateral_labs]

"Despite more options to read and watch partisan news, the majority of our respondents (74%) say they still prefer news that reflects a range of views and lets them decide what to think." https://t.co/aV5mdT3k5Z @Reuters #NewsMedia #DigitalMedia #DecisionScience

[Harvard Business Review @HarvardBiz]

It can be tempting to message your team frequently if they’re remote — but the practice is ineffective and annoying. https://t.co/FSMLv7bSAW

[The Decision Lab @TheDecision_Lab]

When your new coworker drops the ball on a project, you might conclude it's because they're lazy or disorganized. You might not stop to consider that maybe they're currently going through something—say, managing the stress of a global pandemic. #behsci https://t.co/2mEssgKbhy

[Mashable @mashable]

This modular robot arm can do almost anything you ask of it

[Lateral Labs @lateral_labs]

Great example of how quick and transparent Government cash stimulus direct to citizens is possible. #PublicSector #Finance #FinTech
https://t.co/Jm3ygZPECD

[Mashable @mashable]

Step aside, Boston Dynamics – there's a new bot in town

[Vijana FM @vijanafm]

Here are 5 key considerations for anyone thinking about creating a website. It starts with having a purpose: https://t.co/JnKK4WAj3o #WebDesign #WebDevelopment #Tanzania

[Vijana FM @vijanafm]

Useful outline by @TomGrasty on invention vs. innovation - invention is the creation of something new, while innovation is the improvement of existing ways of doing things. https://t.co/uieBGqLFv5 #invention #innovation #technology #entrepreneurship #vijanafm

[Lateral Labs @lateral_labs]

@Theme_Fusion Cheers!

[Lateral Labs @lateral_labs]

Hi there @Theme_Fusion, we're having a bit of an unusual issue with Avada theme. Can we please chat? Thanks!

[Lateral Labs @lateral_labs]

"#Invention can be defined as the #creation of a product or introduction of a process for the first time. #Innovation [...] occurs if someone improves on or makes a significant contribution to an existing product, process or #service." by @TomGrasty via https://t.co/mk3LWbewt4

[Lateral Labs @lateral_labs]

"Five humanoid robots have been delivered to Rwanda where they will assist in coronavirus screening, deliver food and drugs to patients, as well as act as video-conferencing links between patients and doctors." #Robots #Digital #PublicHealth #Rwanda https://t.co/HzsaRzl1CX

[Lateral Labs @lateral_labs]

"Solving problems, regardless of the type of job role, will require more #EmotionalIntelligence as society and the economy becomes more globalised and complex." Our article on the @TheIsmaili discussing #FutureSkills. https://t.co/XV55z2RYfh #Globalisation #EQ #Futures

[Lateral Labs @lateral_labs]

@HDIFtz @UKinTanzania @PalladiumImpact Hi, interesting report. When was this published?

[Hootsuite Enterprise @HootBusiness]

Right off the bat, here are our Social Media Trends for 2020 #SocialTrends2020

[Lateral Labs @lateral_labs]

Do it before you talk about it! Great advice for digital marketing next year from @hootsuite @HootBusiness #SocialTrends2020

[Gravity @takeonGravity]

Always chasing the boundaries and pushing the limits in human flight!
#humanflight
#testing
#jetsuit
#gravityindustries