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A Prediction Of The Near Future (Vision Video)
Vision videos are a great way to share a prediction of the future. I’ve written before about the vision video’s that I’ve been part of including Roku’s Reward (2006) and Corning “A Day Made of Glass” (2011). Today, we are releasing a new vision video, The Near Future Network, that tells the story of
Creative Thinking: The Critical Skill For The Creative Economy S12 Ep18
Download Creative_Thinking_-_The_Critical_Skill_For_The_Creative_Economy_S12_Ep18.mp3 Creative thinking is a critical skill for personal, professional and business success. When you look at others who have been highly successful, such as Elon Musk, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, the common skill they have
3 Actions To Improve Your Creative Thinking
I recently was listening to an audio program by Earl Nightingale. He was making the point that the opposite of bravery is not cowardice; the opposite of bravery is conformity. It was one of those simple statements that struck a nerve especially when thinking about creative thinking. Conformity In my
Innovating Design And The Changing Role of Designers S12 Ep17
Download Innovating_Design_And_The_Changing_Role_of_Designers_S12_Ep17.mp3 The role of designers and design thinking is impacting every product and service being created. The old days of a product being created and then tossed over the wall to a designer to "wrap it in plastic
How to Build a Culture of Innovation
It would be nice if innovation culture happened naturally in your business. Everything would run smoothly, new ideas would be encouraged, and people would work together to communicate clearly, positively, and respectfully. Unfortunately, it rarely happens that easily. Building a culture of innovatio
Inspiring Next Generation Innovators With Micromanufacturing S12 Ep16
Download Inspiring_Next_Generation_Innovators_With_Micromanufacturing_S12_Ep16.mp3 The first challenge every innovator will experience is the task of taking their idea and turning it into something real. If your idea is a physical items such as a electronic device, a tool or any other tangible 3D item,
How To Overcome The Innovation Antibody Of Impossible S12 Ep15
Download How_To_Overcome_The_Innovation_Antibody_Of_Impossible_S12_Ep15.mp3 As with any idea, taking that spark and turning it into a product and a company runs into a never ending set of challenges. Early in the process, the innovation antibodies will come out in force. The one
5 Innovation Cultures and Lessons Learned from Them
In order to keep up with the rapidly changing landscape of the modern business world, great businesses must develop innovation cultures. Innovation culture is essential to the success of any company. It helps to create a company-wide attitude that encourages your team to take ownership of their idea
Kid Entrepreneurs: A 10 Year Old Who Is Franchising His Idea S12 Ep14
Download Kid_Entrepreneurs_-_A_10_Year_Old_Who_Is_Franchising_His_Idea_S12_Ep14.mp3 As a kid, I would setup a lemonade stand to try to make enough money to maybe go the movie or buy some candy. How times have changed. Kid entrepreneurs are not settling for
Innovation Culture: What Does it Mean and Why Does it Matter?
Innovation doesn’t happen on its own. If you truly want to innovate throughout your company, you must create a cultural innovation that encourages cooperation, rewards creativity, and fosters a positive working style that creates more opportunities for every individual. Culture is one of the 7 Immut
