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Il y a quelques semaines, j’ai participé à la conférence « Réussir l’innovation en France » organisée par l’association des anciens centraliens et par le MEDEF. Parmi les intervenants, il y avait Louis Gallois, qui a présenté sa stratégie pour réussir l’innovation en France.

Listening to experts, paying attention to weak signals, it all connverges to the forecast that mobile, not TV, will become the 'first screen'. Smart phones being at the center of our media use, how can we turn mobile into a pivotal presence for the viewer, shifting to 'experience roaming' over any screen?

Do your innovation capabilities rely on single product or you are delivering continuous improvements or innovations? Well, here is an example from the music industry, I will try to make a point by using the examples of my three favorite bands: Radiohead, Suede and U2.

How long will it take? The short answer – same as last time. How long do we want it to take? That’s a different question altogether.

The NCCA Basketball Tournament is all about winning. Here’s what it can teach us about winning in business.

It is an unfortunate fact that small businesses fail at a higher rate than large businesses. While we've come to accept this, it somewhat flies in the face of logic. After all, small businesses are run by owners who can achieve entrepreneurial returns rather than managerial bonuses, so incentive is high.

While partnering can provide cost reductions, there could be future competitive or quality exposure by outsourcing a capability or element of your value chain. As economies become more global, the ecosystem effect provided by selective and cautious partnerships will become even more important.

The parable How Stella Saved the Farm addresses the most challenges that organizations face as they struggle to make innovation happen. Many of the scenes in the book are instantly recognizable to anyone who has been involved in an innovation effort. We call these “Stella Moments.” This one revolves around the role of the leader. Look forward to your thoughts!

We need to stop and think differently; not simply layering on more and more complexity, in the mistaken belief it will offer us sustainability in our innovation activities.