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The launch of an innovation …

Many of you have probably noticed that I’ve been inconsistent on postings to the blog and the release of podcasts.  There has been a good reason …. On 5 September, we released an innovation that we’ve been working on for 18 months .. 18 all consuming months since I was also doing my normal “day […]

Phil McKinney
Phil McKinney
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The launch of an innovation

Many of you have probably noticed that I've been inconsistent on postings to the blog and the release of podcasts.  There has been a good reason ….

On 5 September, we released an innovation that we've been working on for 18 months .. 18 all consuming months since I was also doing my normal “day job”.  Some of the lessons learned through the process …

  • Put together the best possible team.
  • Protect the team at all cost.  Even if it puts your own status and position at risk.
  • Under fund and under resource the project.  Use the lack of resources to force the team to look to alternatives solutions.
  • Give the team permission to operate “off the reservation”
  • Keep the team focused on the BHG (big harry goal!!) and on an enemy.

I normally don't use the blog to publicize my job but felt that you might be interested in seeing the results of a killer team that is focused on delivering innovations that matter.

Audio interview on PodTech

Launching Blackbird (Cnet)

Blackbird (CNN)

UPDATE!  Video of Blackbird on Bleeding Edge TV

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Phil McKinney is an innovator, podcaster, author, and speaker. He is the retired CTO of HP. Phil's book, Beyond The Obvious, shares his expertise and lessons learned on innovation and creativity.

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