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.
Leaders in Innovation: How They’re Creating Cultures of Creativity
June 2, 1868: the Union Army and the Confederates were locked in a brutal struggle for supremacy. One of the most innovative leaders in American military history, Robert E. Lee, was bringing his forces into the North to try to end the war. His right flank advanced further into enemy territory. All t
What Are Your Most Pressing Questions on Innovation? S12 Ep9
Download What_Are_Your_Most_Pressing_Questions_on_Innovation_S12_Ep9.mp3 This weeks show is what we call an "Ask Phil" episode where we take your questions on innovation via Facebook or via email, and answer them live during the show. The questions answered during the show
The Importance of Leadership in Fostering Organizational Innovation
Any expert on the driving forces behind organizational innovation will tell you that leadership is one of the most important. In fact, I’ve discovered it to be one of the 7 Immutable Laws of Innovation, and a necessity for any institution looking to prioritize leadership. Over the next few weeks, I
How A Day Job Annoyance Launched A Medical Innovation S12 Ep8
Download How_A_Day_Job_Annoyance_Launched_A_Medical_Innovation_S12_Ep8.mp3 We all have experienced that regular work annoyance. That thing that is like finger nails on a chalk board. When you ask why, you typically hear back that "its always been done this way". True
Finding Bubbles and Predicting the Burst
Many innovators and entrepreneurs have dozens of ideas every day for the perfect new business. They’re sure that this is the next big thing, that this idea will outlast the competition. Unfortunately, some of those ideas may fall prey to the “bubble” problem: they begin quickly, expand rapidly, and
Why Is Change Important For Innovation Success? S12 Ep7
Download Why_Is_An_Ability_To_Change_Critical_For_Innovation_Success_S12_Ep7.mp3 The ability of any organization to have innovation success is defined by its willingness and ability to do things differently. To change. Lets not fool ourselves - change is hard and makes everyone unconformable. In this
How To Create Resilient Innovation Processes That Don’t Fail When Stressed
It’s times of stress that really test the strength or weakness of your organization. During stressful times, you learn what the people in your organization are made of—but also whether the systems, functions, and processes you’ve put in place are resilient to withstand the crises that inevitably com
How To Overcome Cognitive Bias And Habits ..
What tools do we humans use when faced with a problem to solve it? We might tap into experience, prevailing trends, our perceptions of what would be safest or easiest, and gut-level instincts, to name a few. These are what psychologists call having a cognitive bias—and while they’re excellent tools
What Is The Innovation Behind Chatbots And Why Is It Important? S12 Ep5
Download What_Is_The_Innovation_Behind_Chatbots_And_Why_Is_It_Important_S12_Ep5.mp3 With the growing interest of organizations to have a closer, real-time connection with their customers, there is the emergence of business-to-consumer messaging channels coming from startups and even well established companies. To address the growth
The Top 5 Skills Every Chief Innovation Officer (CINO) Needs
.Innovate or die—it’s a common refrain, and more and more organizations are taking it to heart and proactively pursuing innovation programs rather than waiting for innovation to happen. As a result, it’s becoming more and more common for businesses to have someone in their ranks with the title of ch
