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Strategic Storytelling
Download KI_2012_10_Strategic_Storytelling.mp3 Strategic Storytelling Why is it so hard to pitch your idea? We’ve been taught that the way to persuade people to our ideas is to use logic and facts. That approach ignores the role that emotion plays in our decision making. So
5 Biggest Risks To Innovation
Download KI_2012_09_5_Biggest_Risks_To_Innovation.mp3 5 Biggest Risks To Innovation Its been my experience that large and small companies suffer from a common set of risks to their innovation efforts. These risks are independent of size, industry, longevity or geography. In thispodcast, I present what
Laws of Innovation
Download KI_2012_08_The_Laws_Of_Innovation.mp3 Laws of Innovation In the fall of 2011, I posted a blog entry titled The 7 Laws of Innovation. The objective was to identify the critical areas for innovation. The blog hit a spot and has turned out to be one
Idea Management Is Key To Your Innovation Strategy
Download KI_2012_07_Idea_Management_Is_Key_To_Your_Innovation_Strategy.mp3 Idea Management Is Key To Your Innovation Strategy Ideas are the currency in the new creative economy therefore you need tools to manage this valuable asset as part of your overall innovation strategy. Idea management is often
How to not go it alone when it comes to transforming ideas into innovations
Download KI_2012_06_Co-Innovation_As_A_Unique_Type_Of_Innovation.mp3 Co-Innovation As A Type Of Innovation One of the areas that is overlooked by most organizations is the opportunity for a new type of innovation: co-innovation. Co-Innovation is different from what most organizations call
Innovation By Acquisition
Download KI_2012_05_Innovation_From_Mergers_And_Acquisitions.mp3 Innovation by Acquisition Getting your innovation mix correct includes having innovation from M&A’s as part of the innovation strategy. As with anything, there are pros and cons so go into innovation M&A with your eyes
Is it better to use internal innovation resources?
Download KI_2012_04_Organic_Innovation.mp3 Organic (internal) Innovation Organic Innovation, based on the use of internal resources, is one of three elements of an organizations innovation mix. As with any type of innovation, there are pros (control) and cons (risk). To properly manage internal innovation programs, an organization
Getting The Innovation Mix Correct
Download KI_2012_03_Getting_The_Innovation_Mix_Right.mp3 Innovation Mix The innovation mix is about managing the 3 different sources of innovation in a way to; a) improve the innovation success rate while b) reducing the innovation risk. The 3 sources of innovation for the mix are: * Organic
How To Fight The Innovation Antibodies And Win
Download KI_2012_02_Fighting_The_Corporate_Antibodies.mp3 The antagonist of the innovator is the corporate antibody. Much like antibodies in our immune system attack and destroy foreign objects that might harm the body, “antibodies” in your organization identify and neutralize forces that threaten to destabilize a company. And
Do you need innovation leadership skills for a successful career?
Download KI_2011_06_Innovation_Leadership_Skills.mp3 It takes innovation leadership skills to win in the highly competitive world these days. While most will try to rest on the traditional management attributes to succeed in their careers as executives, those with innovation leadership skills will achieve career success. So
