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The ladder of “No”

Idea to Value

As companies grow, it is inevitable that more hierarchies will be created. However, as layers of management build up on top of each other over time, there is a danger of developing a “ Ladder of No “ And this ladder of No can have a devastating impact on an innovation culture within companies. Project Manager ?

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Lateral Thinking in Business Strategy

Destination Innovation

Warby Parker’s Online Try-Ons for Spectacles : Warby Parker, an eyewear company, implemented a virtual try-on feature on their website, allowing customers to try on glasses online. This clever move diversified their platform and added a new dimension to the travel industry. This innovation made Dyson a leader in the industry.

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Choosing your direction of travel

Paul Hobcraft

Nearly all in these current companies making up the Chemical and Pharmaceuticals sectors are well past their prolific era, the discovery part is bogged down in slow growth, expensive development costs and regulatory conditions. How can these companies slash these costs but improve the safety of the drug they are developing?

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“Island of Bryan” Couple Offers Their Top DIY Tips for New Homeowners

Business and Tech

We spoke with the couple about their experience fixing up a resort property — and attempting to open it during the COVID-19 pandemic — and got their best tips for homeowners looking to tackle their own DIY projects. In 2004, he took the step of founding his own construction company, and that decision became part of both our lives.

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How to Run a Virtual Design Thinking Project with Remote Teams

InnovationTraining.org

In this guest post, learn how to effectively implement a virtually-led design thinking project. McKinsey & Company research shows that “Design-led organizations realize 10% more revenue than ones that aren’t.” Losing Momentum : Virtual projects are notoriously difficult to keep moving.

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Innovation and the Baskin-Robbins effect

Jeffrey Phillips

I like to eat ice cream at home, and when I am traveling I like to sample the local styles and flavors. What could possibly be wrong with lots of small experiments all throughout the company on different types of innovation? Many management teams are presented with a diverse range of "innovation" projects and potential outcomes.

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Listening, Learning and Leading: Digital Transformation Expert Debra Aizikovitz

Planview

I worked in management for an international elevator company for more than 30 years, with an emphasis on IT management, strategic portfolio management, project management and organizational change management. For 25 years, I traveled every week. Through all those travels, I met so many different people and learned so much.