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Innovating in an Economic Downturn

Innovators Alliance

Apple began its stunning transformation with the iPod in 2001, during the darkest days after the Internet bubble burst. Smart companies however, respond to leaner budgets by deploying non-traditional methods that are both cheaper and tend to engage customers in creative new ways. And its iPad was introduced during the 2008 downturn.

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5 steps to have an agile HR in your company

mjvinnovation

Technology. The concept of agile HR starts with the creation of the agile manifesto in 2001. Promote performance reviews frequently. Unlike traditional management, focused on norms and rules, agile HR is more flexible and works by helping the company walk the path of agility to develop autonomy and creativity.

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14 LGBTQ+ Innovators, Inventors and Scientists who changed the world

Idea to Value

While homosexuality has often been associated with the arts and creativity, it has never been as openly accepted within the scientific community. You may not always agree with his politics, but you cannot ignore Thiel’s involvement in some of the most innovative technology company of the past few decades.

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The only two measures that matter

David Marks

On the backdrop of the boundless creativity of scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs (often one and the same) a cottage industry of management theories has emerged. This could be due to a favorable set of regulations, processes, brand, network and technologies or any combination thereof. It is on the Equilibrium Field.

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A New Model to Start Innovation

Gijs Van Wulfen

The ‘front end’ is the informal start of innovation and defined as “fuzzy” by many due to its lack of process and structure. Innovation starts with an idea, a technology, a problem or a business issue. The technology: can we deliver it? Discover : Discovering trends, markets, technologies and customer insights.

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The only two measures that matter

David Marks

On the backdrop of the boundless creativity of scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs (often one and the same) a cottage industry of management theories has emerged. This could be due to a favorable set of regulations, processes, brand, network and technologies or any combination thereof. It is on the Equilibrium Field.

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Why Tim Cook is Steve Ballmer and Why He Still Has His Job at Apple

Steve Blank

Between 2001 to 2008, Jobs reinvented the company three times. Each transformation – from a new computer distribution channel – Apple Stores to disrupting the music business with iPod and iTunes in 2001; to the iPhone in 2007; and the App store in 2008 – drove revenues and profits to new heights. How to Miss the Boat – Five Times.