If You Want To Innovate Then Avoid The Herd: Groupthink Leads to Bad Decisions
Research on small groups has found that people in groups tend to “like” people who are most like them. They establish norms or limits to behavior to make sure similarity and harmony are nurtured or even enforced. This normal group behavior (the effects of groupthink) can turn into a problem because
How To Run A Next Generation Brainstorming Session S11 Ep47
Download How_To_Run_A_Next_Generation_Brainstorming_Session_S11_Ep47.mp3 Most organizations use the traditional approach to host brainstorming session with their teams. If they took the time to evaluate the impact, they would recognize that there are some inherent weaknesses in the way brainstorming have been done
Neurodiversity and Innovation: The Benefits of Hiring Employees Who Break the Mold
Today, a diverse workplace is not only common, it’s a requirement. While racial and gender diversity are givens, there’s also an important new frontier: neurodiversity. A neurodiverse workplace provides new talent opportunities for those previously deemed unemployable, and it provides workplaces wit
6 Golden Rules of Brainstorming S11 Ep46
Download 6_Golden_Rules_for_Brainstorming_S11_Ep46.mp3 Two weeks ago where we discussed creating an innovation timeline and last week we then discussed on to take the items from a timeline and do prepare scouting reports for each item. This week we are going to take the next
The German Innovation System and Its Challenges
When one thinks of innovative nations, one of the first that comes to mind is Germany. The list of scientific discoveries, inventions, and technologies adapted and improved in Germany is breathtakingly long. The innovations include aspirin, morphine, the modern assault rifle, the smart card, the pri
Scouting The Innovation Battlefield S11 Ep45
Download Scouting_The_Innovation_Battlefield_S11_Ep45.mp3 This weeks show continues our discussion from last week. Now that you understand what an innovation timeline is, what should you do next? You need to take each of the innovation items on your timeline and scout the innovation landscape or what
Israel: An Unlikely Innovation Capital
The image that most people in America have of Israel is that of a small, beleaguered country surrounded by enemies. However, as the Jerusalem Post recently noted, the Jewish State has become a hotbed of innovation and high technology, rivaling even Silicon Valley. Israel ranks fifth on the Bloomberg
6 Steps to Creating Better Predictions Of The Future S11 Ep44
Download Predicting_The_Future_S11_Ep44.mp3 Part of my job has been and continues to be about predicting the future. A few weeks back, I shared with you my prediction about what was going to be the hot innovations of 2016. Most have been already validated by the buzz
Surplus of Tech Workers and Culture of Openness Support Innovation in Finland
In 2014, Finland-based Nokia was sold to Microsoft, who promptly laid off 18,000 workers, mainly in Finland. This came on the heels of 10,000 Nokia layoffs in 2012. Nokia’s story is an unfortunate one, which I’ve discussed before. But the really interesting part is how Finland recovered from that cr
Can the sharing economy kill your company?
Download Innovating_The_Shareconomy_For_Other_Industries_S11_Ep43.mp3 Sharing has become the new business model that is being applied to a wide range of industries. The most popular sharing economy companies include Airbnb, Uber and Lyft. Can the sharing economy take over your industry? If so, what would
