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What Is an Innovation Program Office?
Today’s show is going to be a look behind the scenes around the time when I took over as CTO at HP. This time is so important because it is the time that I came up with the concept “The Innovation Program Office.” In today’s show we will
Four Steps to Better Brainstorm Problem Statements
So, you are about to pull together a team of eight to twelve people into a brainstorming session; do not make the mistake that 90% of us make…no area of focus. Most teams will be given the challenge of to “quickly come up with a product idea.” The results
Five Worst Innovation Failures
It goes without saying that not all ideas are good ideas that lead to market winning innovations. Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that while failures will happen, we can learn from those that have gone before us in bringing innovations to market. This week on the show, we are
How to Create A Disruptive Ideation Workshop
Many people believe when it comes to innovation, you’ve either got it or you don’t. But innovation is a skill that can be learned, practiced and perfected. One area of innovation is ideation. Generating quality ideas is key to keeping the innovation funnel full. How do you get
4 Ways to Deal with FOBO (Fear of a Better Option)
The fear of a better option (FOBO) can paralyze decision-making. It is also the enemy of innovation. In this episode, I share 4 ways to deal with FOBO. FOBO versus FOMO What is it that causes that hesitation at decision time? Patrick McGinnis calls it FOBO: the Fear of a
How Should We Define The Ethical Boundaries of Technology?
Ethical lapses in some tech companies have grabbed headlines in recent years. Tech is changing daily, touching every aspect of our lives. It’s time to define the ethical boundaries of technology. Without focus on ethics in technology, there will be huge unintended consequences. On today’s show, Joe Toscano,
How to Forecast and Survive Cycles of Innovation
The latest innovation of today can quickly be replaced with the next best thing tomorrow. Whether you’re a newcomer to innovation or the seasoned innovator, there’s something every innovator should know. How to forecast and survive cycles of innovation. This week Ray Zinn, longest serving CEO of a
Innovation Leadership: The Role of the CEO, Board, and the Innovation Advisory Board
Leadership support for innovation is critical to an organization. Any leader knows how to spell innovation. But few senior leaders understand what is involved or how hard it is unless they have come from an “innovation background.” What are some essentials of innovation leadership? In today’s show we discuss
Creative Inspiration Outside of Work
Everyone is creative. Yet some people seem more creative than others. What do those people have that others might lack? What’s the secret to creativity? This week we talk about finding creative inspiration outside of work. I’ll share my thoughts on what makes people creative. We’ll also
Using Innovation to Grow the Intangible Economy
With major shifts in the global economy, businesses need to be ready. Amid a slowdown of growth, companies that thrive are using innovation to grow the intangible economy. Steven Hill is the Global Head of Innovation at KPMG. He joins us to talk about the intangible economy and what companies
