Destination Innovation

JULY 29, 2021

….that you can make you a smarter problem solver. Image by Elisa Riva on Pixabay. Edward de Bono was a thinker and writer whose recent passing is a great loss. He coined the phrase lateral thinking in contrast to the conventional, routine thinking that we use every day. Lateral means coming at the problem from the side rather than head on. It involves crafty approaches and is also known as thinking outside the box.

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InnovationManagement

JULY 29, 2021

Problem-solving is an essential skill as an innovator. If problems stump your employees, how can your organization ever innovate for customers? Luckily, problem-solving skills can be learned, and as a leader you can create a team of master problem solvers and innovators. The post Create a Team of Master Problem Solvers appeared first on InnovationManagement.

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Strategyzer Innovation

JULY 29, 2021

As an advisor on corporate innovation, I need to be able to quickly assess the state of corporate innovation in any organisation. Typically, a detailed assessment of a company’s innovation ecosystem can take up to 3 months. This involves the analysis of current blockers and enablers of innovation and coming up with a high-leverage action plan to improve the ecosystem.

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ITONICS

JULY 29, 2021

All too often, innovation and governance are viewed as two contradictory concepts. However, governance—i.e., the framework of decision-making within an organization and, specifically in this case, within an innovation team—is, in fact, essential in navigating the new and uncertain spaces that define innovation and, ultimately, transformation. Organizations with a high innovation throughput and output favor clear boundaries, processes, roles, and accountability.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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CMOE

JULY 29, 2021

Being a great leader requires the ability to adapt to change. As industries and technology continuously evolve, adaptability is essential to an organization’s long-term viability. Unfortunately, not enough leaders are equipped with the right training or knowledge to effectively lead their team members through change; almost two-thirds of employers noted that a lack of change-management expertise was a problem during their recent initiatives.

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Collectivecamp

JULY 29, 2021

Our podcast has just turned 50! To celebrate, we've listed out 50 of the most important and memorable lessons about innovation.

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