This is the second of four articles focused on creating a culture of innovation. I propose that action is what changes culture, and there is a specific sequence to be followed.
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Elements of Culture: 2014 Trends Revealed
These are the key, need-to-know trends of 2014: The Elements of Culture. Think of the Elements of Culture as a cultural literacy crib sheet – a system that looks at some of the most important trends as they appear today, evolve tomorrow, and impact the world in the future.
Read More »"Improvisation is too Important to be left to chance"
Rock 'n' Roll Innovation Editor Peter Cook shares a brilliant live George Benson jazz improvisation, some musical wisdom and more...
Read More »Reframing Innovation Strategy
Innovation “strategy” is no longer king. In today’s business world, uncertainty is virtually inescapable. It goes without saying that without risk, there can be no innovation. Today’s climate requires that business leaders and innovation champions reframe how they approach innovation.
Read More »Take Action To Change Innovation Culture: Part 1
If you want to launch more new products and services, or a new business model; all with greater revenue, with a much greater impact than at present; then culture change is highly relevant.
Read More »Get Better Ideas by Paying Attention
People always tell us “pay attention.” What do we get in return for this payment? If we do it right, we can get better ideas – it’s actually an awfully good deal
Read More »Will Your Idea Change Slum Healthcare?
Will Your Idea impact 25 million people and change slum healthcare? Join the Collaboration on the HULT Prize with the Clinton Global Initiative. Idea Sourcing is going on NOW and ends February 7!
Read More »Big Data in Education: Big Potential or Big Mistake?
When learners interact with content, they leave behind ‘digital breadcrumbs,’ so to speak, which offer clues about the learning process. We’re now able to collect and track this data through learning management systems (LMSs), social networks, and other media that measure how students interpret, consider, and arrive at conclusions about course material.
Read More »2013 Contest Winners – Top 40 Innovation Bloggers
The Top 40 Innovation Bloggers of 2013 have been announced and the only thing that remains is to announce the winners of the nearly $1,000 worth of prizes in the contest hosted by Innovation Excellence. Check inside to see if you are one of the prize winners...
Read More »Constraints Spur Innovation Breakthroughs
In the rapid solutions process, constraints are an advantage. Taken in combination with a well-designed and managed process, businesses and nonprofits can put themselves on a creative “hook” that means they can’t help but innovate.
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