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The first time I was advocating the idea of a dual innovation approach, here also referred to as organizational ambidexterity, is now more than 5 years ago. MORE
Strategic management refers to how organizations define the business outcomes that they want to achieve, and then how they will utilize their resources to achieve those outcomes. MORE
You know, prioritizing and tweaking those actions your firm engages in to accomplish a pre-established business purpose or objective (Michel Porter is a great reference on this topic – he introduced the process view of organizations ). As an innovation manager/leader you likely deal with processes (and process improvements) every day. MORE
Newport refers to this as the passion trap : The more emphasis you place on finding work you love, the more unhappy you become when you don’t love every minute of the work you have. MORE
Change. Disruption. Agility. Marketing conferences and business media are so dominated by calls for radical new approaches in the digital and data analytics age that there is a temptation to believe that all innovation strategies must also be new. But hang on. Marketing thought leader Ronald Brown is rapidly capturing the attention of leading executives, academics and marketers by reminding MORE
He was referring to human curiosity. Aristotle maintained that “all men by nature desire to know.” Samuel Johnson called curiosity “the first passion and last.” Because curiosity seeks what is different, without regard for whether or not it’s of benefit. MORE
One thing that all great expansion case studies have in common is that the brand defined their frame of reference to their own advantage. You can do this for your brand, too. Read on for an explanation, three notable case studies, and a downloadable eBook pdf. MORE
They climb into the tools and offer some great guidance and clarity to the links they have found, as their reference and introductory information. I really think this “Landscape of Innovation Approaches” is a terrific source of reference for practitioners as well as theorists to work through. You sometimes need to kick yourself. Well in my case that seems to be increasing by the day. I have to confess I have drifted in and out of checking on Nesta , based in the UK. MORE
To get groups to think more openly about considering innovation in a more ecosystem approach to design and interaction I like to often refer to my mind maps to trigger discussions. I do like to capture thoughts within Mind Maps. MORE
In the book, this is referred to as System 1, which is a very automatic and fast way for the brain to respond. A fantastic video by Veritasium which shows how your brain usually reacts instinctively, because that is more energy efficient that actually working on a challenge. MORE
Norman is frequently referred to as the father of UX and Larry learned directly from him. Chad McAllister interviews Larry Marine about about the critical steps for applying UX to product development. MORE
If you are exploring ways to make your organization more efficient and better at sustaining continuous improvement, you may have come across references to the Kaizen Methodology. MORE
They are often referred to as the “Big Dragons” But now in the past decade a new set of Web 2.0 When people talk about innovative cities, most people think of Silicon Valley near San Francisco, Berlin, London or Singapore. But hardly anyone usually thinks of anywhere in China. Most people still think of China as a technology copycat, stealing intellectual property and designs from western companies and producing inferior but cheaper knock-offs. MORE
Perhaps the biggest misconception is that entrepreneurship refers, exclusively, to starting businesses. Entrepreneurship means many things to many people. MORE
In this sanctuary, local support staff have identified 300 species of butterflies and have been able to reproduce 50 of them in a research facility referred to as the Life Center, which is basically a large, screened-in habitat. MORE
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Many organizations use the playbook as reference to kick-start. Recently I had the opportunity to interview Michael Lewrick, author of The Design Thinking Playbook. MORE
The results clearly showed that when participants experienced something they were not expecting (referred to as a schema violation), they scored higher on creativity tasks afterwards. MORE
” This led him to catalogue a list of principles he considered vital for good design, which are often now referred to as his Ten Commandments : Good design: Is innovative. If you work in design or innovation, you might not necessarily have heard of Dieter Rams. But you will have definitely felt his impact in the design principles which underlay much of his work. MORE
Entrepreneurs deal with high levels of uncertainty; probably more than any other business. The more disruptive the startup, the higher the level of uncertainty. Will the customers buy? How do we reach them? Will we be able to sell at a profit? Will our partners do their part? MORE
I’ve always liked using good old paper and Post-Its, ever since I learned what was affectionately referred to as “the big paper process” when I was working with. MORE
Innovation Spaces – which can refer to any space intentionally designed to foster and facilitate good innovation work – come in all sorts, shapes, and sizes. MORE
I spent 8 years as a management consultant, and a number of my projects were referred to as “Strategy Consulting” Here, we would be asked to make predictions for a specific topic, such as the likely growth rates for an industry segment based on trends. MORE
Professor Hayes began to refer to this period, which was filled with hard work and little recognition, as the “ten years of silence.”. One of the most commonly cited figures when it comes to improving yourself is the so-called 10,000 hour rule. MORE
Some people call it “Shiny Object Syndrome” Others may refer to the old saying “The grass is always greener on the other side” And as I outlined in my previous article about why some entrepreneurs and creative people achieve nothing for weeks , it is much easier to keep switching to start the next easy task than to work through the frustrating stage of experimenting and refining an idea. MORE
We talk a lot about change here in this blog, and most of it refers to change through innovation. The Innovation Manager MORE
The innovation delay refers to how long it takes you to go from selecting an idea for execution to […]. The main challenges that all organizations face are what I call the innovation gap and the innovation delay. MORE
When people, and especially the press, talk about innovation, they usually refer to disruptive, and often technology-based, kinds of innovations. However, those are only a small part of the innovation puzzle. MORE
The title of the book refers to the problem which the then unknown director Steven Spielberg had in 1974 while shooting Jaws. Two groups of engineering students were given a similar task – to design a bicycle rack for a car. MORE
With the inclusion of numerous case studies and references to recent research, there is enough here to actually help CXOs make a strategic decision. Sometimes, it is important to take a step back from your own work, and highlight some of the best work from other people around the world. MORE
Encyclopaedia Britannica was the Goliath of expert reference information. Let’s start this marketing innovation blog with a Bible story from the book of Samuel. Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Sokoh in Judah. MORE
Strategies collaboration cross reference hub innovation management network maps recombine reimagne relationships team leaders thought leadership value visual thinking visualization MORE
People reference it to express when many people believe something that is not true. Most of us are familiar with the story and moral of the Emperor’s New Clothes. It is also mentioned to express something as untrue. These days, it has taken on particulary new meanings and, it seems, appear in the headlines daily. Innovation MORE
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When we use the word “diversity” in the context of companies, we typically refer to the following definition: “the inclusion of individuals representing more than one national origin,color, religion, socioeconomic stratum, sexual orientation, etc.” MORE
Looking at multiple candidates, checking references and conducting a panel style interview are all key tactics to use to select the best fit for your organization, but there are specific things to look for when seeking help developing strategy MORE
Neuroscience explains it, but psychology offers the fix During a recent creative strategy session, I witnessed what psychologist Carl Jung referred to over a century ago as “an inner critic or judge who immediately comments on everything.” MORE
Sometimes, the biggest innovation breakthroughs come from unexpected places. Today I want to show you a recent example, where a group on Facebook found a solution to a problem which the food industry has spent billions trying to solve. It’s called aquafaba. MORE
According to Wikipedia, “Life hacking refers to any trick, shortcut, skill or novelty method that increases productivity and efficiency, in all walks of life … anything that solves an everyday problem in an inspired, ingenious manner. There’s an intriguing term known as Life hacking. MORE
One of the fundamentals of software testing; as referred to by the International Software Testing Quality Board (ISTQB); is that testing helps detection of defects. MORE
Change management used to refer to the practice of controlling changes to a system, but increasingly the term has come to be used more often to describe the profession and the practice of managing organizational change. MORE
LOOKING BACK One of our colleagues was approached with a background in natural language processing and voice interface engineering who had developed an asset they referred to as the ‘TalkTalk mic’ The TalkTalk mic in a nutshell: […]. MORE
First published in Edinburgh in 1768, Encyclopedia Britannica became a trusted reference work in homes, schools and offices around the world. In the 1930s there were 2000 salesmen in the USA knocking on doors and selling sets of Encyclopedia Britannica. MORE
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Many organizations use the playbook as reference to kick-start. Recently I had the opportunity to interview Michael Lewrick, author of The Design Thinking Playbook.
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In this sanctuary, local support staff have identified 300 species of butterflies and have been able to reproduce 50 of them in a research facility referred to as the Life Center, which is basically a large, screened-in habitat.
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Neuroscience explains it, but psychology offers the fix During a recent creative strategy session, I witnessed what psychologist Carl Jung referred to over a century ago as “an inner critic or judge who immediately comments on everything.”
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People reference it to express when many people believe something that is not true. Most of us are familiar with the story and moral of the Emperor’s New Clothes. It is also mentioned to express something as untrue. These days, it has taken on particulary new meanings and, it seems, appear in the headlines daily. Innovation
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One of the fundamentals of software testing; as referred to by the International Software Testing Quality Board (ISTQB); is that testing helps detection of defects.
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Perhaps the biggest misconception is that entrepreneurship refers, exclusively, to starting businesses. Entrepreneurship means many things to many people.
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” This led him to catalogue a list of principles he considered vital for good design, which are often now referred to as his Ten Commandments : Good design: Is innovative. If you work in design or innovation, you might not necessarily have heard of Dieter Rams. But you will have definitely felt his impact in the design principles which underlay much of his work.
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You know, prioritizing and tweaking those actions your firm engages in to accomplish a pre-established business purpose or objective (Michel Porter is a great reference on this topic – he introduced the process view of organizations ). As an innovation manager/leader you likely deal with processes (and process improvements) every day.
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If you are exploring ways to make your organization more efficient and better at sustaining continuous improvement, you may have come across references to the Kaizen Methodology.
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When people, and especially the press, talk about innovation, they usually refer to disruptive, and often technology-based, kinds of innovations. However, those are only a small part of the innovation puzzle.
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Change management used to refer to the practice of controlling changes to a system, but increasingly the term has come to be used more often to describe the profession and the practice of managing organizational change.
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When we use the word “diversity” in the context of companies, we typically refer to the following definition: “the inclusion of individuals representing more than one national origin,color, religion, socioeconomic stratum, sexual orientation, etc.”
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Professor Hayes began to refer to this period, which was filled with hard work and little recognition, as the “ten years of silence.”. One of the most commonly cited figures when it comes to improving yourself is the so-called 10,000 hour rule.
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The results clearly showed that when participants experienced something they were not expecting (referred to as a schema violation), they scored higher on creativity tasks afterwards.
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With the inclusion of numerous case studies and references to recent research, there is enough here to actually help CXOs make a strategic decision. Sometimes, it is important to take a step back from your own work, and highlight some of the best work from other people around the world.
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I spent 8 years as a management consultant, and a number of my projects were referred to as “Strategy Consulting” Here, we would be asked to make predictions for a specific topic, such as the likely growth rates for an industry segment based on trends.
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I’ve always liked using good old paper and Post-Its, ever since I learned what was affectionately referred to as “the big paper process” when I was working with.
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He was referring to human curiosity. Aristotle maintained that “all men by nature desire to know.” Samuel Johnson called curiosity “the first passion and last.” Because curiosity seeks what is different, without regard for whether or not it’s of benefit.
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Sometimes, the biggest innovation breakthroughs come from unexpected places. Today I want to show you a recent example, where a group on Facebook found a solution to a problem which the food industry has spent billions trying to solve. It’s called aquafaba.
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One thing that all great expansion case studies have in common is that the brand defined their frame of reference to their own advantage. You can do this for your brand, too. Read on for an explanation, three notable case studies, and a downloadable eBook pdf.
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According to Wikipedia, “Life hacking refers to any trick, shortcut, skill or novelty method that increases productivity and efficiency, in all walks of life … anything that solves an everyday problem in an inspired, ingenious manner. There’s an intriguing term known as Life hacking.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica was the Goliath of expert reference information. Let’s start this marketing innovation blog with a Bible story from the book of Samuel. Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Sokoh in Judah.
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To get groups to think more openly about considering innovation in a more ecosystem approach to design and interaction I like to often refer to my mind maps to trigger discussions. I do like to capture thoughts within Mind Maps.
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Some people call it “Shiny Object Syndrome” Others may refer to the old saying “The grass is always greener on the other side” And as I outlined in my previous article about why some entrepreneurs and creative people achieve nothing for weeks , it is much easier to keep switching to start the next easy task than to work through the frustrating stage of experimenting and refining an idea.
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The first time I was advocating the idea of a dual innovation approach, here also referred to as organizational ambidexterity, is now more than 5 years ago.
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The title of the book refers to the problem which the then unknown director Steven Spielberg had in 1974 while shooting Jaws. Two groups of engineering students were given a similar task – to design a bicycle rack for a car.
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Newport refers to this as the passion trap : The more emphasis you place on finding work you love, the more unhappy you become when you don’t love every minute of the work you have.
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They climb into the tools and offer some great guidance and clarity to the links they have found, as their reference and introductory information. I really think this “Landscape of Innovation Approaches” is a terrific source of reference for practitioners as well as theorists to work through. You sometimes need to kick yourself. Well in my case that seems to be increasing by the day. I have to confess I have drifted in and out of checking on Nesta , based in the UK.
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