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Eliminating innovation unknowns - definitions

Jeffrey Phillips

Note that I don't believe it's appropriate for each executive to provide exactly the same definition of innovation. Circumstances, budgets and competitive realities are different across firms and industries, so the definitions will vary. Again, in the absence of clarity and communication, all innovation becomes incremental.

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Innovation Strategy – Pat McGauley and a New Beer in Town

BrainZooming

He reported that packaging innovation was more difficult to develop than liquid innovation. Based on comments he made regarding working with retailers on in-store shelving, product innovation may have been easier because it might lead to a fight for shelf space. Lackluster innovators can catch up quickly.

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Capabilities and Leadership Close the Skills Gap in Manufacturing

Innovation 360 Group

Global manufacturing executives rank “skilled talent” as their #1 competitive differentiator. When it comes to innovation, building capabilities and applying the right leadership style give top performing manufacturers the edge over skills-focused peers. These are not just competitive advantages. They are survival skills.