Category: culture

‘My Way’ 3 Characters- 5 Innovation Lessons

‘My Way’ has been translated, adapted, sung by millions. Everything has been said about it, and yet, here is my take on it: a story of three characters and five innovation lessons. Continue reading

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Learning Cultures and Innovation

The one common ingredient across successful and innovative organizations is the commitment to learning; alternatively, having a Learning Culture. But, what does it mean to have a learning culture? This article discusses the three competencies of innovative organizations with Learning Cultures.

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Redefining Energy Innovation

How are energy companies innovating? Find out how GE, China Light & Power and others are changing the way new sustainable energy solutions are sourced, and developed, internally, and using open innovation. Continue reading

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Managing Bureaucratization

Controlling an organization is difficult. The larger the organization, the more complex is the process of control. We don’t think about it too much, but what we are trying to control are changes that naturally occur.
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In a business, entitlement inhibits innovation. And without innovation, we have sluggish economic growth. Consider, for example, one of the start-ups I backed as an angel investor. Continue reading

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Is it an Innovation Culture a Fools Errand?

Is it a fools errand to try to create a culture of innovation? I was reminded of the Forrest Gump mantra recently – stupid is as stupid does – and it got me thinking. Continue reading

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