Innovation
These essays on innovation cover a wide range of topics, from the basics of innovation to detailed case studies and examples. Each essay is designed to give readers an understanding of the principles that drive innovation while providing practical advice on creating successful innovations. Through these essays, I aim to help readers better understand the process of innovation and use it more effectively in their own lives.
Technology Megatrends S13 Ep30
Download Technology_Megatrends_S13_Ep30.mp3 Technology megatrends, or what some call long range technology roadmaps, are an important input into your strategic thinking as you build your innovation pipeline. I've been researching, tracking and presenting on technology megatrends for the last 30 years of my career. During
Human Centered Design (HCD) S13 Ep29
Download Human_Centered_Design_HCD_S13_Ep29.mp3 Over the last few decades, the importance of design has been growing in the context of how to create disruptive game-changing innovations. Human centered design (HCD) is the way that innovators integrate design with a clear view of customer in to the
4 Lessons Learned Through Pentagon Innovations
In terms of creating “Big Hairy Audacious Goals” (BHAGs) and developing an indisputable culture, there are few organizations that rival Pentagon innovations. Since the Department of Defense’s (DoD) innovations are the difference between life and death for servicemen and women, the creative process b
Government Innovations: Past, Present, and Future
The world is moving forward. Some countries get left behind, while some move ahead. The deciding factor is not which country has the most intelligent residents. There has, in fact, been example after example of people of all different nationalities creating impactful innovations. The deciding factor
10 Colleges That Offer Innovation Degrees and Majors
Innovation is currently one of the most sought-after qualities in business. Yet it’s also elusive. How do you encourage innovative and creative thinking in yourself and others? One approach is to study it in college. Yes, there are now colleges and universities that offer degree programs that award
A 5th Grade Innovator Whose Idea Could Save Kids Left In The Car S13 Ep20
Download A_5th_Grade_Innovator_Whose_Idea_Could_Save_Kids_Left_In_The_Car_S13_Ep20.mp3 What inspirations feed your ideas for innovation? In this case, seeing a news report on a tragic death of a 6 month old baby let a young entrepreneur to create an innovation that
Skipping College To Start A Business S13 Ep19
Download Skipping_College_To_Start_A_Business_S13_Ep19.mp3 What would you think if your child, grandchild, niece or nephew came to you and said that they were skipping college to start a business? Almost a year ago, I interviewed Nick Titus who was soon to be a High
Technology and Innovation For The Growing Gray Wave Of Aging Adults S13 Ep15
Download Technology_and_Innovation_For_The_Growing_Gray_Wave_Of_Aging_Adults_S13_Ep15.mp3 The boomer market is quickly becoming the target demographic that is driving a new category of technology and innovation. The desire to allow those in this gray wave of aging adults to age in place
How NASA Technology has Turned Into Innovation for Many
Successful governments look to the future. They innovate. They find ways to make things more efficient, both in terms of time and in terms of money. Sometimes they develop incredible products that work better than they could have ever imagined, and used more widely than originally planned for. The p
Innovation by Design: When Bad Designs Lead To Failed Innovations
Innovation is a process. It’s not just an idea that turns into a revolutionary product and changes the world. It takes work, trial and error, and most of all, design. Design can be the difference between a product, service, or experience that alters the way people live, and something that is forgott
