Unintended Consequence That Became A Childhood Innovation S11 Ep12
Download Unintended_Consequence_That_Became_A_Childhood_Innovation_S11_Ep12.mp3 In the middle of the second world war, James Wright was hard at work, trying to invent a synthetic rubber substitute. He was employed by the U.S. War Production Board who were very interested in cheaper options for
How To Realistically Achieve Your Innovation Goals
Download Write_Down_Your_Innovation_Goals_S11_Ep11.mp3 Everyone dreams of a better future. Some of those dreams are more commonplace, like getting a better job; while others are bigger challenges, such as creating something innovative that will change the world or writing a bestselling book. I believe everyone
Transforming your organization & Alternative industries
Download philmckinney_2005_05_30.mp3 Killer Innovations Podcast for Monday, May 30th 2005 Dateline: Washington D.C. Segment 1: Transforming your organization into one that is more creative – Have a good story to tell – Create your own language – Don’t mistake tokens for real change – Make innovation a group
What Is The Relationship Between Dissonance And Innovation?
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5 Innovation Blind Spots That Nokia and Kodak Overlooked
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Lucid Dreaming Can Help You Be More Creative
Download Lucid_Dreaming_and_Creativity_S11_Ep8.mp3 In the 1984 movie “Dreamscape” starring Dennis Quaid and Christopher Plummer , government researchers found a way to have people join another persons dream and then actively participate, and in some case disrupt it. The core of the movie is to use this
How To Create Innovations By Re-purposing Old Ideas
Download Innovation_From_Re-purposing_S11_Ep7.mp3 If you look up Merriam-Webster’s definition, it says that innovation is “the act or process of introducing new ideas, devices, or methods.” However, in a world of continuous technological and ideological advancement, how much is really new? The truth is,
12 Tips From Elon Musk On How To Be More Innovative
Download 12_Tips_on_Innovation_from_Elon_Musk_S11_Ep6.mp3 For many innovators, making a splash through social media is the subject of long thought and a lot of trial and error. On the other hand, innovators like Elon Musk tend to have the Midas touch when it comes
How To Use Crowdsourced Creativity for Innovation
Download Innovation_From_Associative_Fluency_S11_Ep5.mp3 Everyone knows of the old saying “Great minds think alike,” usually said as a kind of joke when two people have the same idea at the same time. But just how true is that statement? In fact, there’s plenty of evidence
See Your Frustrations As Inspiration For Breakthrough Innovations
Download Innovation_From_Frustration_S11_E4.mp3 Had enough of Barbie’s Dream House? Ever wonder why dolls and tiaras and pink party dresses fill the “girl” aisles of the toy store? After one such stroll down the isle with one of my grand daughters, I was reminded about the
