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.
A New Dawn for Leadership: Embracing Change in the 21st Century
Did you know 75% of employees want their workplace to adopt a collective leadership model? This change will redefine success, radically increase agility, and spur innovation.
Unlocking Innovation Through Unlimited Vacations
Are you feeling exhausted and creatively drained? If so, taking an extended break from work can help recharge your creative batteries. More and more organizations are implementing unlimited vacation policies—allowing their employees to take as much time off as they need when needed.
A Book for Innovators and Entrepreneurs
In "How I Built This," Guy Raz takes readers on an inspiring journey through the lives of some of the world's most successful innovators. Raz expertly captures each person's story and shares valuable lessons that readers can apply to any setting or idea.
Dark Innovation: Why Stealth is the Way to Go
Innovation is the lifeblood of any organization—but it comes with risk. That’s why dark innovation has emerged as a powerful technique to explore high-risk ideas without interference. But what exactly is dark innovation?
Changing The Default: The Secret to Innovation Success
We all have defaults in technology, routine, beliefs, or anything else. But what if we could challenge the default and try something new? What would happen then? That is the secret to innovation success.
How to be a Random Success at Innovation
Most people would consider random events a nuisance that gets in the way of their productivity and disrupts their carefully planned lives. However, looking closely, you'll see that random events can be a source of inspiration and innovation. For example, consider the story of how Facebook was created.
Automaticity: A Thinking Trap?
Just as a car can be driven more smoothly and efficiently when the driver doesn’t have to think about each action, so can our lives run more smoothly when some tasks are done automatically. For example, if you’ve ever ridden in a car with someone learning to drive, you know it’s not a very smooth […
Pushing Back on The Chronic Innovation Critics
Chronic innovation critics are people and processes that kill new ideas before they can thrive. They prevent you from trying new things and learning from failures. The criticisms may result in your organization getting stuck in its current state. Innovation critics love to point out why an idea will fail.
Are Innovations Invented or Discovered?
Are innovations invented or discovered? We have debated this question for many years. Some people believe innovations are inventions, while others believe they are discoveries. With people’s growing curiosity to understand how to be more creative, more innovative, there is a strong desire to learn t
Imagining a Better Future: Keys to Human Progress
Playing it safe will lead to the decay of human progress. The way to a great future is through innovation and creativity. This may sound like something from the dawn of time, but it has never been more true in today’s world. Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our economic recovery, our en
