Category: Entrepreneurship

In a recent article Why the lean Start-Up Changes Everything, in

Posted in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Leadership, culture | 3 Comments
Every Business Is (Or Should Be) a Social Business

I believe the distinction between social and non-social business is a false dichotomy. And yet, it’s one we continually want to make. We talk about “social businesses” — those that are mission-led and focused on creating positive social change — and “non-social businesses” — those that focus on revenue and profit. Continue reading

Posted in Business Models, Culture & Values, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Inspiration, Leadership, People & Skills, Social Innovation, culture | 3 Comments
Forget the Elevator Pitch - it

Forget the elevator pitch! Here are 6 novel ways to pitch your ideas. From Daniel Pink’s new book, backed by scientific studies and luminaries in the field. Continue reading

Posted in Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Inspiration, Leadership, People & Skills, Psychology | Leave a comment
It

What’s the difference between outputs and outcomes? Some think the question is merely semantic, or that the difference is simple: outputs are extrinsic and outcomes intrinsic. I think otherwise; the difference between outputs and outcomes is more fundamental and profound. Continue reading

Posted in Business Models, Consumer Innovation, Culture & Values, Customers, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Leadership, Product Innovation, Social Innovation, Strategy, culture | Leave a comment
Stella Community Forums

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! Continue reading

Posted in Book Review, Customers, Entrepreneurship, Growth, Industry, Innovation, Leadership, Processes & Tools, Publishing | Leave a comment
The Venture Cafe at the Cambridge Innovation Center

Jonny Hankins pays a visit to Cambridge’s Venture Cafe. Continue reading

Posted in Build Capability, Competitions, Entrepreneurship, Innovation | 2 Comments
Suggestion Box vs. Idea Management Software

We’ve all seen them. Suggestion boxes. But are they really innovative? Do they really provide companies with everything they need to capture suggestions and ideas? If you’re looking to evaluate the necessity of your suggestion box consider these four points for why idea management software can beat a suggestion box… Continue reading

Posted in Consumer Innovation, Customers, Entrepreneurship, Growth, Innovation, Innovation Perspectives, Inspiration, Open Innovation, Product Innovation, Social Innovation, collaboration | 1 Comment