Paul Sloane highlights how some of the world's biggest companies are utilizing open innovation and collaboration strategies in creative ways to create highly successful new products and services.
One management issue that could be killing innovation efforts is an obsession by many managers that a decision can
Have you ever wondered what it is that elevates some of us from mediocre to outstanding? Well, I'll let you in on that secret ingredient.
Can we create innovations for the greater good? Where else could innovation have greater impact than in the charity sector of society?
Did you learn all you really need to know about innovation in kindergarten? Michael Dalton learned an important innovation lesson by visiting a kindergarten class taught by his wife.
People who are successful inventors do have lots of ideas. But also they realize that ideas are a dime a dozen, and that in addition to the inspiration, a lot of good, plain hard work is required to bring an idea from start to finish, explains Susan Besemer.
When an organization sets about solving what is perceived as a problem, is it addressing the real issue or is it addressing the symptoms that cause the most heartburn?
A short case history that demonstrates the catastrophe that can result when technically and commercially superior innovations are ignored because of the desire to remain within the boundaries of a company patent.
By understanding from the beginning that your marketing message to prospective customers must be just as innovative from their perspective as your products, services and business processes, you will be on the road to connecting innovation and marketing effectively.
As someone with an interest in innovation, you know the importance of asking questions and listening to answers. However, when it comes to innovation, some kinds of questions are better than others. Jeffrey Baumgartner looks at various types of questions and why they are good - or why they stink.
Everyone has heard of "writers block," but what happens when creative blocks impede individual efforts and innovation work in organizations? Many of the strategies that apply to individuals can also be applied to group and organizational situations. Here are five ways that Geoff Brennan recommends to harness creativity and break your team's creative blocks.
Now that you've created that next great thing, how do you convince your customers that it really is as great as you think it is?
Rapid prototyping technologies enable innovative companies to quickly and inexpensively develop rough prototypes of new products and components - which can help them to nurture an innovative design through multiple iterations and bring the final product to market faster. As such, it represents a potentially potent innovation edge.
People are naturally apprehensive about change, especially in successful firms. But even successful companies are at risk if they stand still. Paul Sloane explains why it
If companies give innovation the thumbs-down now, exactly how and when do they intend to renew their offerings
