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An Innovation Lexicon

IdeaScale

Information technologists may argue that innovation is mostly about new processes or process re-engineering. Outside the capitalist loop, we have the proponents of social innovation – developing new things which have a demonstrable social value. Or of Jugaad – small, smart innovation for ordinary people.

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Data Innovation in Manufacturing Requires Integration

Tullio Siragusa

Engineering and manufacturing are complex fields where there is an intersection of people and technologies. When companies want to collaborate with other companies with data that were created 25 years ago, they need a system on the cloud to bring it all together. This is because manufacturing cannot be done alone or separately.

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The Importance of Staying Scrappy in an AI-Driven Era

Tullio Siragusa

However, over-engineering can make simple processes tedious. Test products extensively before launch, collect first-hand customer feedback, brainstorm with engineers — don’t lose touch with the details. This hands-on approach fuels innovation. The cross-functional collaboration and austerity mindset rekindles agility.

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The Detriments of a Command-and-Control Culture and the Power of Design Thinking

Tullio Siragusa

Example: Kodak, a once-dominant player in the photography industry, struggled to innovate and adapt to the digital age. One famous case is the dismissal of the digital camera concept by an engineer in the 1970s. Result: Kodak’s failure to innovate and adapt to digital technology ultimately led to bankruptcy in 2012.

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11 female innovation leaders share their definition of innovation

Idea to Value

What simple thing can a company do to change their conversation / perspective about innovation? The main thing is to start with creativity- understand that creativity is the engine for innovation. What simple thing can a company do to change their conversation / perspective about innovation? Twitter: RM_Bolton.

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Design Thinking for Collaboration: A COOs’ Guide to Cross-Functional Teams Innovation

Tullio Siragusa

Design Thinking for Collaboration: A COOs’ Guide to Cross-Functional Teams Innovation. As a COO, you can apply this approach to increase collaboration within your company by following these steps: Encourage cross-functional teams: Design Thinking requires collaboration between different teams and departments.

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Creating a Unified Future with Design Thinking: How to Align Sales and Marketing After M&A

Tullio Siragusa

In contrast, Design Thinking takes a collaborative and iterative approach that involves empathy, experimentation, and continuous improvement. The next step is to define a shared vision for the future, which is a collaborative effort that aligns with the goals of both teams.