Mon.Oct 31, 2016

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The Next Frontier: Why innovation needs exploration

Innovation Excellence

In Sapiens, Israeli historian Yuval Noah Harari argues that it was the exploratory mindset that led to European dominance over the world. Other empires, such as the Chinese and the Ottomans, had far greater military and economic power in the 18th century. Yet, it was the Europeans quest for understanding that made the difference.

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Innovation Sighting: Samsung’s Activewash Keeps It Clean Using Task Unification

Innovation in Practice

The washing machine is a vital component to every modern-day household. And top-loaders often get lost in today’s sea of front-loading appliances. Using the Task Unification pattern, Samsung’s Activewash with built-in sink holds its own among newly innovated appliances. Task Unification is defined as: assigning an additional task to an existing resource.

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The Power of 10X Thinking

BPI Thought Leadership Commentary

Captain of Moonshots Astro Teller is a British entrepreneur, scientist, and thinker who is widely credited as one of the pioneers of 10X thinking (10X). He heads up Google X, a futuristic lab responsible for hyper-ambitious projects such as Google Glass, Project Loon, a balloon-powered Wi-Fi network, and the infamous Google self-driving car. According to legend, his business card describes him.

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Siemens on Finding the Best Startups & Sparking Collaborations

Innovation Leader

Through the Frontier Partner Program, startups enter a low-commitment relationship in exchange for free Siemens software and mentorship.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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Four Simple Layers to Frame Government Innovation for the Next Presidential Administration and Beyond

Innovation Excellence

Today, the concept of government innovation has rapidly moved to the top of the public policy dialogue with the increasing recognition that, like private industry, government should push itself to innovate and transform how it delivers services to its citizens. Over the past 20 years there has been growing interest in government innovation and the notion of.