The Secrets to Making Open Innovation Projects Work InnovationManagement / Open innovation often requires global teams with national culture differences to work together, which presents some challenges. Here’s how to navigate them. The post The Secrets to Making Open Innovation Projects Work appeared first on InnovationManagement .
The Innovation Valley of Death Idea to Value / Why is it that some promising technologies seem to progress quickly but then disappear entirely? They may be suffering by being stuck in the Valley of Death. Every new innovation requires a certain amount of funding to survive. This could be funding in the sense of time investment, but almost always it is also monetary funding to go from discovery, to research more about the technology…
It’s Time to Free the Middle Manager HBR.org / Organizations no longer need traffic cops. They need leaders.
Podcast S5E116: Butzi – The magic of crazytivity Idea to Value / In today’s episode of the Idea to Value podcast, we speak with professional magician Butzi. We speak about his history in magic, what it takes to be creative, and the difference between skill and originality. Topics covered in this episode: 00:01:30 – How Butzi got started late in magic 00:03:30 – The importance of learning the trade before you can start becoming creative 00:07:30 – The difference…
How to Find the Balance Between Empowering Innovation and Protecting Company Data HBR.org /
76 Provocative Quotes on Uncertainty and Letting Go The Heart of Innovation / «I spent a lot of years trying to outrun or outsmart vulnerability by making things certain and definite, black and white, good and bad. My inability to lean into the discomfort of vulnerability limited the fullness of those important experiences that are wrought with uncertainty: Love, belonging, trust, joy, and creativity to name a few.» – Brene Brown «The quest for certainty blocks the search…
Julia Cameron on the Artist’s Way, and the real science of why it might work Idea to Value / On this blog, it is important that I address one of the biggest hurdles of an evidence-based creativity approach, like the one I teach. And that is that a lot of famous, professional artists don’t feel like they can explain where their creativity comes from. For many of them, the moments of inspiration seem to take on almost a spiritual nature. One of the most influential proponents of this way…
5 Strategies to Infuse D&I into Your Organization HBR.org / One-off initiatives aren’t enough.
Not in my Back Yard (NIMBY) Idea to Value / I currently have an excavator tearing up the street outside my flat. It is making a huge amount of noise. In fact, as it breaks through the asphalt, sometimes I can see my monitor shaking on my desk. I hate it. But ironically, the company I am currently working with is one of the fastest growing construction equipment rental companies in the world. We rent out excavators exactly like the one outs…
Theory of Change framework made easier Board of Innovation / Bringing about change in innovation and social impact projects The post appeared first on Board of Innovation .
How to Ensure Crowdsourcing Works for Product Innovation InnovationManagement / Many enterprise organizations use crowdsourcing to find ideas in their blind spots – but how do you launch your first crowdsourcing challenge, and what sorts of questions do you ask? IdeaScale Crowd is hosting a webinar for first-time crowdsourcing innovators who want to engage a large group of collaborators in solving their problems. The post appeared first on InnovationManagement .
La comunicación en los equipos de innovación Innolandia / El mayor problema de un proyecto no es técnico Escribe José Manuel Leceta en su libro “Innovación Fractal” , que la innovación es un deporte de equipo. Y es verdad. Cualquier persona que haya participado en un proyecto de innovación sabe que las situaciones más complejas son las relacionadas con personas. No son problemas técnicos. Sino de personas. Además, cuando más ego, más problemas de…
25 Simple Ways to Free Up Your Innate Creativity The Heart of Innovation / Most people agree that creativity is a good thing. Accordingly, they want to know how they can become more creative. Makes sense, right? The question, however, is a tricky one, not unlike asking «How can I have a good marriage?» or «How can I become a better human being?» There are hundreds of answers and often different strokes for different folks. Bottom line, there is no blueprint…
How to Select Your Best Value Innovation Project – The Secret is in a Well-Managed Product Project Portfolio! InnovationManagement / Innovation is on everyone’s lips as a solution to post-COVID economic recovery. The world of innovation has a very broad definition: It’s often referred to as an information technology innovation… but our worldwide economy is still very reliant on manufacturing. How you select your best innovation project is undoubtedly a starting point! The post appeared first on InnovationManagement .
3 best ways to build psychological safety in the workplace Idea to Value / I believe that Psychological Safety is one of the most important capabilities a team can have to achieve high innovation performance. Check out the amazing podcast episode with the originator of the concept, Prof Amy Edmondson. To describe it simply: Psychological Safety is a climate where people believe it is possible, expected and valued, that they speak up with relevant ideas, questions…