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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 a
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
7 People You Should Recruit to Your Innovation Team S12 Ep13
Download 7_People_You_Should_Recruit_to_Your_Innovation_Team_S12_E13.mp3 When building an innovation team, taking special care that all of the official and unofficial roles are filled is key - not to mention teamwork. So what are those critical roles for the innovation team? In this weeks
Innovation in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities
While for centuries, Africa has been seen as the “dark continent,” it is quickly becoming a hotbed of innovation, and smart investors are taking notice. Many challenges remain, but it’s safe to say that the seed of innovation in Africa has been planted. “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ag
Finding and Benefiting From A Coach and Mentor S12 Ep12
Download Finding_and_Benefiting_From_A_Coach_and_Mentor_S12_Ep12.mp3 How do you find and take advantage of an innovation, business and/or career coach/mentor? I was the beneficiary of a great mentor who had a major impact on my career success. As a result, I believe
Developing Leadership Skills for Innovation: The Questions Strong Leaders Ask
Becoming an effective innovation leader is about more than just understanding the principles of leadership. If you’re trying to improve your innovation leadership skills, there are several questions you can ask yourself to see where you stand and how you are impacting your organization. Question #1:
