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# Emergent Innovations
- URL: https://www.philmckinney.com/emergent-innovations/
- Published: 2005-07-31T15:20:31.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-01T14:10:37.000Z
- Author: Phil McKinney
- Tags: Past Shows, Studio Sessions, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-03-26 05:08

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Dateline: Washington D.C.  
Segment 1: Emergent Innovations  
Basic characteristics …  
– Culture of experimentation/risk taking  
– Self organizing knowledge systems (e.g. Wiki, Blogs, Communities)  
– Strong network of relationships  
– Multiple skills (diversity)  
– Flexible team structures  
– Simple rules (min specification, diffusion of authority, widespread availability of info)  
– Minimize boundries  
Emergent Innovation example: Dibbwala/Tiffinwala  
Segment 2: Weak Signals – Using stats …  
– Trends in management -vs- population trends  
Segment 3: Killer Question of the Week  
HOMEWORK ASIGNMENT!!!: Send an email to podcast@killerinnovations.com that describes:  
– How have you used the information from the podcasts?  
– What (if any) has been the inpact?