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Innovating with Rudyard Kipling
In this paper we outline a strategy to make your entire organization more innovative. Kipling’s serving men are at the core of our strategy. We visualize them; we respect them as experts in their...
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The Value of Confusion
Are you confused about how to proceed with your hottest new idea or project? If so, take heart! Confusion is not always a bad thing. In fact, it’s often a necessary part of the creative process....
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Is Brainstorming Pointless?
Brainstorming, like online dating, is one of many tools in an innovation toolkit. Just don’t pump it full of unrealistic expectations or use it as a substitute for real work. Continue reading → [via...
View ArticleDesign Thinking Balances The Rational And Emotional
What is Design Thinking? Because of the word “design” and many automatically associate it with the craft of design or design as a profession. Actually it is less to do with “design” and more with...
View ArticleMy ‘Fantastic Four’ of Innovation Leadership
“Leaders Don’t Matter” suggest provocatively Gautam Mukunda. It made me wonder: “who are the leaders who mattered to me?” Hereafter, I want to remember people met ‘in real life’ who inspired me, and...
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Innovation Quotes of the Week – Oct. 21, 2012
Welcome to Innovation Excellence’s featured series of some of our favorite innovation-related Quotes of the Week. Continue reading → [via Innovation Excellence] Follow us @innovationheat – lists /...
View ArticleLessons in Rebellious Optimism
Innovators and entrepreneurs aren’t more risk-o-philic, they just define risk differently – not following one’s passion and purpose is a greater risk than financial or reputational security. Perhaps...
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Innovators Challenge Orthodoxies: Elon Musk
Great innovators have an almost innate tendency to challenge industry orthodoxies. One of the best modern examples is Elon Musk of Paypal, SpaceX, and Tesla fame – a serial industry disruptor. This...
View ArticleFive Rules to Follow When Listening to Ideas
If you are planning on hosting an idea event you would do well to share these five ground rules from Michael Allen before you start any ideation session. Continue reading → [via Innovation Excellence]...
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