Destination Innovation
JUNE 21, 2017
If you want to stop your organisation from trying to develop significant new products or services then here are seven solid arguments you can rely on. We are successful. We are growing and making a modest profit. Innovations absorb resources and cost money. Why should we distract ourselves and mess with success? Everyone is very busy. All staff are working hard on urgent tasks sorting out today’s problems.
IdeaScale
JUNE 22, 2017
DICK’S Sporting Goods was founded in 1948 and continues to be a family run business today with over 600 stores nationwide. Nowadays, however, Dick’s Sporting Goods has 37,600 employees worldwide serving its founding brand and its subsidiaries and is one of the largest sporting goods retailers in the world. After 69 years of growth, Dick’s is a great company ripe for crowdsourcing and they launched their first company-wide ideation platform last year.
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Paul Hobcraft
JUNE 22, 2017
German Late Medieval (c. the 1370s) depiction of the construction of the tower. Any innovation common language needs working upon. It firstly needs recognition it is in our best interests to find a common point. It needs to be relevant to each of us, it must be current, appropriate, accurate and highly visible throughout the entire organization. It also needs to be allowed to grow and flourish, to evolve and become the lingua franca of all our innovation work.
Digital Tonto
JUNE 18, 2017
Many organizations get stuck because they end up locking themselves into a single strategy. That's how they get disrupted. Related posts: There Is No One True Path To Innovation. Apple’s Innovation. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
Speaker: Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks & Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage
Executive leaders and board members are pushing their teams to adopt Generative AI to gain a competitive edge, save money, and otherwise take advantage of the promise of this new era of artificial intelligence. There's no question that it is challenging to figure out where to focus and how to advance when it’s a new field that is evolving everyday. 💡 This new webinar featuring Maher Hanafi, CTO of Betterworks, will explore a practical framework to transform Generative AI prototypes into
Exago
JUNE 20, 2017
Leaders with a clear vision tend to use cost-cutting and improvement to align costs with business strategy. The trend gained ground in the last decade, as world turmoil intensified and growth became a more elusive and complex goal to reach. The post Strategic cost-cutting is not dead, and we are here to prove it appeared first on www.exago.com.
IdeaScale
JUNE 20, 2017
One of the most effective ways to engage your crowd is to demonstrate commitment to turning their ideas into real value and impact. However, this can present some challenges for innovation managers. Some concerns we have heard from innovation managers: “I do not want to overpromise what we’re going to do with people’s ideas.”. “What if the ideas are in a focus area we’re not even working in?”.
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Idea to Value
JUNE 23, 2017
In this episode of the Idea to Value Podcast, I speak with Samuel West, the creator and curator of the Museum of Failure in Helsingborg, Sweden. The Museum of Failure is a collection of interesting innovation failures. The majority of all innovation projects fail and the museum showcases these failures to provide visitors with a fascinating learning experience.
Digital Tonto
JUNE 21, 2017
The truth is that no amount of complex tables and graphs can hide the fact that humans, with all of their faults, lie behind every system. Related posts: If Big Data Is To Live Up To Its Promise, [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
IdeaScale
JUNE 21, 2017
Why is crowdsourcing right for you? Many people tend to view crowdsourcing, internal or external, and internal teamwork as either/or propositions; one tends to be the backup for the other. But, in truth, they’re symbiotic, each building on each other. Why? The More Diverse, The Better. We’ve all heard the stories of overseas marketing disasters, like the Chevy Nova going to Mexico only for the automaker to learn “no va” means “no go” in Spanish.
Exago
JUNE 20, 2017
Leaders with a clear vision tend to use cost-cutting and improvement to align costs with business strategy. Take these five steps to make it work. The post Strategic cost-cutting is not dead, and we are here to prove it appeared first on Exago.
Speaker: Jason Tanner
While growth of software-enabled solutions generates momentum, growth alone is not enough to ensure sustainability. The probability of success dramatically improves with early planning for profitability. A sustainable business model contains a system of interrelated choices made not once but over time. Join this webinar for an iterative approach to ensuring solution, economic and relationship sustainability.
Idea to Value
JUNE 22, 2017
Check out this video to see some amazingly creative furniture designed by Dutch designer Robert van Embricqs. Created using just a single piece of bamboo and strategically cut and fit together, each piece transforms from a flat slab of wood into a functional piece of furniture. A table. A chair. A bowl. What else could there be in the future? It is a great example of how someone uses the constraints of his materials to come up with novel new solutions.
BrainZooming
JUNE 21, 2017
We were listening in on an internal innovation strategy call conducted by one of our clients. The team was wrestling with a concern voiced by the organization’s senior leader that its complete innovation portfolio wasn’t capable of yielding the financial impact he is seeking. The key question was, “Where’s the beef with this innovation strategy?”.
IdeaScale
JUNE 22, 2017
DICK’S Sporting Goods was founded in 1948 and continues to be a family run business today with over 600 stores nationwide. Nowadays, however, Dick’s Sporting Goods has 37,600 employees worldwide serving its founding brand and its subsidiaries and is one of the largest sporting goods retailers in the world. After 69 years of growth, Dick’s is a great company ripe for crowdsourcing and they launched their first company-wide ideation platform last year.
Strategyn
JUNE 20, 2017
Product Managers are essential to a company’s success. In fact, a recent McKinsey article referred to them as “mini-CEOs” since they are responsible for what is arguably the biggest contributor to a company’s success and growth–its products. While the role of the product manager is critical, we feel that the title “product manager” is a legacy of outdated business thinking.
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Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?
Idea to Value
JUNE 22, 2017
Command-and-control, top-down organizations have the most trouble innovating. In particular, the fearful mindsets that review, align, and sign off on “decks” to be presented to Vice President-level colleagues often edit out the insights and recommendations that have the power to grow the business in new ways. These well-trained, obedient keepers of the status quo are rewarded for not taking risks and for not thinking outside of the existing paradigm of the business.
BrainZooming
JUNE 19, 2017
In the Midwest, where I grew up, grain elevators are a common sight. The tall structures store grain for processing, and you learn as a kid that they can be both combustible and explosive. Given they hold a high concentration of grain, and therefore a large surface area, it only takes a small spark to turn one into an explosive scene. 3 Conditions for Explosive Creative Thinking Skills. via Shutterstock.
Wazoku
JUNE 22, 2017
Every successfully implemented idea/product is a result of a long and painstakingly supervised innovation process. While principles and methods of idea development are universal for all industries, there is no strict rule regarding the steps from idea generation to implementation. Image from dilbert.com. Here is a list of 10 steps that follow the idea management process from idea generation to implementation. 1.
InnovationManagement
JUNE 21, 2017
Companies that encourage and reward intrapreneurship have a great advantage when it comes to retaining the best talents - especially important in today’s creative climate. Here are a few ways that your company can turn your employees into highly-engaged intrepreneurs.
Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber
Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.
Idea Drop
JUNE 22, 2017
One of the key findings in PwC Innovation benchmark report was that bringing more stakeholders into the innovation process is the most effective way to drive success in innovation. This is because it helps to align innovation and business strategies, facilitates access to new ideas and talent, enables people to fail faster and bring new innovations to market quicker.
BrainZooming
JUNE 22, 2017
How can you get the most mileage from the free strategic planning eBooks we regularly offer as downloads? We do not pretend to be able to imagine EVERY single situation where you might apply our strategic thinking exercises. Yet when we create new eBooks, our main goal is ensuring the content is heavy on ideas and tools you can apply to improve strategic thinking and implementation in your organization.
Faisal Hoque
JUNE 20, 2017
Eastern thought and meditation are pushing ever-closer to the mainstream. Today, many ancient teachings coincide perfectly with modern research on improved mental agility. The post Buddha Had It Right: Relax The Mind And Productivity Will Follow appeared first on Faisal Hoque :: Entrepreneur | Author.
InnovationManagement
JUNE 22, 2017
It’s pretty much impossible to argue with Apple’s success. It’s one of the most valuable companies in the world, and has maintained dominance for its reputation as an innovative company that produces top-of-the-line hardware. Because of its products and brand reputation, Apple has gained a cult following that will buy nearly every new product that emerges, year after year.
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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Innovation Excellence
JUNE 23, 2017
Two groups of engineering students were given a similar task – to design a bicycle rack for a car. The first group focused on the problems with the existing design and that constrained their thinking. The second group came up with much more elegant and effective designs.
Qmarkets
JUNE 23, 2017
The concept of “Digital Transformation” has been gaining steam in the business world over the last few years, as the benefits of facilitating digital business communication within large organizations are abundantly clear. However, in the world of governance, the move towards digital engagement for the purpose of civic innovation has been much more gradual.
Destination Innovation
JUNE 19, 2017
My interview with an old friend, entrepreneur and philanthropist John Spiers. [link]. John Spiers at Aldermaston in 1970. Paul Sloane, Robin Bloor, John Spiers, Ibiza 1971. The post Interview with John Spiers appeared first on Destination Innovation.
InnovationManagement
JUNE 20, 2017
A business plan is at the heart of every business. But instead of just writing down your business plan, your startup’s business model will require proper validation before you start doing business. If you don’t validate it, the investor simply won’t invest. You can validate your business model through three core assumptions: delivering, creating and capturing value.
Speaker: John Mansour
If you're looking to advance your career in product management, there are more options than just climbing the management ladder. Join our upcoming webinar to learn about highly rewarding career paths that don't involve management responsibilities. We'll cover both career tracks and provide tips on how to position yourself for success in the one that's right for you.
IdeaConnection
JUNE 23, 2017
Mattel, Inc, the American multinational toy manufacturing company is now embracing open innovation in a big way. Engineers, inventors and indeed anyone with a great idea for a toy can now submit it to the company’s online portal. Previously, if you wanted to submit an idea to Mattel, you needed to be already established in the field or be represented by a toy broker.
Planview
JUNE 22, 2017
How does tech titan Amazon out-innovate its competition time-after-time? They do one thing more frequently than most. In an article on Business Insider , CEO of Amazon Web Services – Amazon’s cloud computing business – Andy Jassy discussed what makes the massive billion dollar company different from the competition: “When our leaders walk into a meeting, they are looking for a way to say yes.” This tendency to say yes explains how the company has achieved so much since its founding:
Norbert Bol
JUNE 18, 2017
When are we truly sustainable? That is an inspiring question. As human beings we all aspire a healthy, happy and prosperous life for ourselves and for the next generations. However in our daily lives we all have different interpretations on how to deal with People, Planet and Prosperity when we make decisions as a consumer, an employee or a (business) leader.
Integrative Innovation
JUNE 23, 2017
The notion of Agile seems to be on everybody’s lips these days. Studies have proven agile companies to. generate above-average margins and revenues up to five times more often. boost average innovation success rates to 39% from 11% , in complex projects even up to six times that of conventional approaches. But what actually is Agile Innovation ?
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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.
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