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The promise of open innovation

Exago

While the idea goes back to the 60s, Henry Chesbrough, faculty director of the University of California’s Center for Open Innovation, coined the expression ‘open innovation’ in 2003. The post The promise of open innovation appeared first on www.exago.com.

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What is the #1 Factor in Whether a Startup Succeeds or Fails?

Destination Innovation

All these ideas were way ahead of the technology needed to put them into practical use. Microsoft launched its tablet computer well ahead of any such Apple products in 2003. Very often a great idea need the technology, infrastructure and market conditions to be accepted. And this can be down to luck. It was a flop.

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Is Myopia the Biggest Threat to Innovation?

IdeaScale

For decades, it was the technological leader in photography. In 2003, Apple introduced the iTunes Store, which tied into their popular iPod. Here are a few case studies and what organizations can learn from them. Kodak was once the most powerful company in photography. Until, suddenly, painfully, it wasn’t.

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FedEx Not Keeping Pace

Braden Kelley

In 2003, in a … Continue reading → FedEx took the shipping world by storm about forty years ago, growing to become the defacto shipping leader, unseating UPS and DHL. But, then after thirty years of strong growth they began to lose their mojo.

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Shark Tanks are the Pumpkin Spice of Innovation

Innovation Excellence

Since its introduction in 2003, the Pumpkin Spice Latte has attracted its […]. It was the earliest ever launch of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte and it kicked off a season in which everything from Cheerios to protein powder to dog shampoo promises the nostalgia of Grandma’s pumpkin pie.

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Buttons and Threads: A Modern Ecosystem Perspective

Paul Hobcraft

This updated perspective integrates technological advancements and business practices to illustrate how organizations can thrive in a network-centric world. I was first introduced to the “Buttons & Threads” concept while working within one alliance I had in consulting while living in Singapore back in 2003.

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How Innovation Awards Can Fuel Business Growth

IdeaScale

IS: heard that since 2003 Wolters Kluwer each year consistently invests 8%-10% of total revenues in product development. We are trending closer to the higher end of that range as we are investing to leverage the adoption of cloud-based solutions and advanced technologies, which are attributes we look for in the innovation submissions.