Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

A “lean” approach amplifies both profits and purpose. But, if we are truly intent on achieving both, we need to start taking social impact just as seriously. Mission-driven organizations have an equal opportunity to apply the principles and practices of innovation to maximize their impact–but few take it.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review LEAN Innovation Social Innovation 100

Idea to Value

JULY 21, 2017

Companies which want a structured system to manage a funnel of ideas and projects (e.g. What it is: Inspired by a number of Lean Startup principles along with aspects of Design Thinking and Agile Development, Lean Innovation Management is a framework to manage innovation projects in a more agile way than traditional project management.

Company 248

Company Underperforming Technical Team Brainstorming Design Thinking 248

Tim Kastelle

MARCH 13, 2016

Tim’s Comment: There’s one other way that this idea plays out too – figuring out how to use lean startup techniques inside of established organisations. The Stanford Social Innovation Review also looked at how to do this inside of not-for-profits. Even fewer are actually investing in them. (…).

Innovation Management 100

Innovation Management Management Underperforming Technical Team Big Data 100

Tullio Siragusa

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Here are some great examples Google’s ‘20% Time’ Policy Initiative: Google’s ‘20% time’ is a well-known policy where employees are encouraged to spend 20% of their time working on projects they are passionate about, even if these projects don’t fall within their regular responsibilities.

System 62

System Case Study Policies Culture 62