Most Active Articles 2009-11-23T20:55:34.282-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:innovation-economics Daniel Robles drobles975 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8869072441062558829-cdacb62e8df347e2d1b11443013405c4 2009-11-17T21:10:05.344-05:00

An Innovation Intelligence Ecosystem can drive and sustain the innovation process, resulting in revenue growth and competitive edge.

An Innovation Intelligence Ecosystem can drive and sustain the innovation process, resulting in revenue growth and competitive edge. http://ow.ly/D219 Parna Sarkar-Basu psarkar280 10 10 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14871238541462170549-607dd8052c10969c353cfd4a6d1c4ede 2009-11-16T15:46:45.180-05:00

One of my favorite aggregation sites is Business Week Exchange. To me BX represents a knowledge inventory. Everyone who posts to this site is a media maven, social influencer, and trust agent. Each one represents a galaxy of relationships,...

One of my favorite aggregation sites is Business Week Exchange. To me BX represents a knowledge inventory. Everyone who posts to this site is a media maven, social influencer, and trust agent. Each one represents a galaxy of relationships,... http://www.conversationalcurrency.com/4858/bx-they-trust-me-i-trust-them/ Daniel Robles drobles975 6 2 0 4 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4327370531630017126-44cd9bac08c995cf192ea03279850874 2009-11-05T17:51:53.376-05:00

How hard is it to innovate? Not once but over and over? How can you repeatedly implement great new products, processes or services? Continuous innovation is not easy and if you keep using the same method you will experience diminishing results. Try innovating how you innovate by employing some of these ideas.

How hard is it to innovate? Not once but over and over? How can you repeatedly implement great new products, processes or services? Continuous innovation is not easy and if you keep using the same method you will experience diminishing results. Try innovating how you innovate by employing some of these ideas. http://www.innovationtools.com/Articles/EnterpriseDetails.asp?a=473 Eric Tsai etsai275 34 34 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8882214948852710909-d3156c9b4eefc513ec9a6dd94b120487 2009-11-06T12:18:02.705-05:00

Bureaucracy is the biggest barrier to innovation. Manufacturers are banging the drum about the need to get new ideas to market faster, but they are still constrained by the organizational layers that block their ability to build a process around idea generation. Boston Scientific, with Invention Machine Goldfire, achieved what other manufacturers are striving for: a consistent structure and strategy for idea sharing. That means incorporating people, processes, and technology, and making sure everyone has an eye on the business opportunity.

Bureaucracy is the biggest barrier to innovation. Manufacturers are banging the drum about the need to get new ideas to market faster, but they are still constrained by the organizational layers that block their ability to build a process around idea generation. Boston Scientific, with Invention Machine Goldfire, achieved what other manufacturers are striving for: a consistent structure and strategy for idea sharing. That means incorporating people, processes, and technology, and making sure everyone has an eye on the business opportunity. http://ow.ly/yGiy Parna Sarkar-Basu psarkar280 21 21 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1051819951173701660-5178fe99e9ee12c27ca7e2f333c179cc 2009-11-07T08:35:30.374-05:00

Community Currency Systems are not new, in fact, they preceded the current financial system by, say, 50,000 years. The focus of this blog resource is to investigate all currencies and reflect them upon the image of a vast new technological...

Community Currency Systems are not new, in fact, they preceded the current financial system by, say, 50,000 years. The focus of this blog resource is to investigate all currencies and reflect them upon the image of a vast new technological... http://www.ingenesist.com/general-info/community-currency-systems.html Daniel Robles drobles975 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15422741267246914322-e94c04ade56a4a6d12817a744fb1fd62 2009-10-27T19:59:07.036-04:00

Profits Down, Spending Steady?

Profits Down, Spending Steady? http://www.strategy-business.com/article/09404a?gko=ec9ef-27802017-29158839&cid=enews20091027 Robert Brands rbrands825 15 15 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17185840819320564273-9f4ee0241caf694c18feed445ce12ec2 2009-11-02T10:04:28.257-05:00

"When you are innovating and coming out with new products, it helps you come out of recession stronger as you are providing for a strategy to enter new markets and expand in the existing markets.

"When you are innovating and coming out with new products, it helps you come out of recession stronger as you are providing for a strategy to enter new markets and expand in the existing markets. http://www.business24-7.ae/Articles/2009/11/Pages/01112009/11022009_754243b42c494a28a496a4e55194e33d.aspx Robert Brands rbrands825 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9129009699201676804-b3cb3784a9a340168f819d3709277c6d 2009-10-29T11:34:39.948-04:00

Here's a riddle: If a scientist or engineer is laid off, does it affect gross domestic product? The third quarter GDP figures, released on Oct. 29, showed the economy growing at a 3.5% annual pace, breaking a string of four consecutive negative...

Here's a riddle: If a scientist or engineer is laid off, does it affect gross domestic product? The third quarter GDP figures, released on Oct. 29, showed the economy growing at a 3.5% annual pace, breaking a string of four consecutive negative... http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_45/b4154034724383.htm Michael Arndt marndt561 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13774069211575721893-8d10b2d260a15aa69e929da01239b09b 2009-10-18T11:29:14.989-04:00

“Because the purpose of business is to create a customer, the business enterprise has two–and only two–basic functions: marketing and innovation. Marketing and innovation produce results; all the rest are costs. Marketing is the distinguishing,...

“Because the purpose of business is to create a customer, the business enterprise has two–and only two–basic functions: marketing and innovation. Marketing and innovation produce results; all the rest are costs. Marketing is the distinguishing,... http://www.thenextwave.biz/tnw/?p=781 Robert Brands rbrands825 7 5 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17024099439873660494-b741e5e69184f4f65b606d3ec2d4d111 2009-10-19T11:09:59.007-04:00

Innovation is an experiment of sorts. It requires a culture of risk, opportunity and challenge. Moreover, for an organization to benefit from innovation, leaders and team members alike must welcome – and grow from – failure.

Innovation is an experiment of sorts. It requires a culture of risk, opportunity and challenge. Moreover, for an organization to benefit from innovation, leaders and team members alike must welcome – and grow from – failure. http://www.robertsrulesofinnovation.com/blogs/no-risk-no-innovation-blogs/experimentation-risk-failure-improved-environment-for-innovation.html#more-213 Robert Brands rbrands825 5 4 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6207368515811167269-212afbf332b6990949c6e9931f77df03 2009-10-16T14:25:26.932-04:00

While traditional sectors remain stuck, biotech and energy continue to reinvent themselves. By Daniel M. Harrison Posted Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 3:00pm For all the discussions of “green shoots” in housing or consumer spending over the last few...

While traditional sectors remain stuck, biotech and energy continue to reinvent themselves. By Daniel M. Harrison Posted Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 3:00pm For all the discussions of “green shoots” in housing or consumer spending over the last few... http://www.thebigmoney.com/articles/judgments/2009/10/13/can-innovation-save-economy Eric Tsai etsai275 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6343794024640058829-6ef504a064c1e481b30feacaaa436f3f 2009-10-18T18:06:13.129-04:00

Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed.

Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/16/AR2009101603978.html Michael Arndt marndt561 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18182887215696989671-5f25401255bcf34aea0278fa390c688a 2009-10-12T16:22:48.760-04:00

Well, not explicitly, but given the firestorm over the Nobel Peace Prize, the Economics Prize ought not go unnoticed. The Irony is that that just because we don’t know how to model some economic phenomena does not mean that the impact should be...

Well, not explicitly, but given the firestorm over the Nobel Peace Prize, the Economics Prize ought not go unnoticed. The Irony is that that just because we don’t know how to model some economic phenomena does not mean that the impact should be... http://www.ingenesist.com/general-info/nobel-prize-goes-to-social-media.html Daniel Robles drobles975 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8887115273019072121-a68d35848341d9f3fde97e6796e0aad9 2009-10-15T11:25:56.410-04:00

Pete Souza/The White House via Getty Images By Damian Joseph Obama's Mega-Dollar Wish List On Sept. 21, the White House released its Strategy for American Innovation: Driving Towards Sustainable Growth and Quality Jobs. In the white paper, President...

Pete Souza/The White House via Getty Images By Damian Joseph Obama's Mega-Dollar Wish List On Sept. 21, the White House released its Strategy for American Innovation: Driving Towards Sustainable Growth and Quality Jobs. In the white paper, President... http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/10/1014_obamas_25_ways_to_rebuild_america/index.htm?chan=innovation_special+report+--+growth+through+innovation_special+report+--+growth+through+innovation Michael Arndt marndt561 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13620845081891943335-5e3f7b4f54c6e1434bbae2b17d71021c 2009-10-21T11:07:22.008-04:00

Despite it all, GM continues announcing huge investments in foreign markets outside of the United States. General Motors filed bankruptcy owing creditors over $80 billion, the U.S. government pledged sixty percent ownership about $50 billion of the failed company using taxpayer funded bailout money. And even after selling both Opel and Hummer units plus shutting down Saturn laying off more than 70,000 U.S. workers total - it still benefits from the largest U.S. taxpayer bailout in history.

Despite it all, GM continues announcing huge investments in foreign markets outside of the United States. General Motors filed bankruptcy owing creditors over $80 billion, the U.S. government pledged sixty percent ownership about $50 billion of the failed company using taxpayer funded bailout money. And even after selling both Opel and Hummer units plus shutting down Saturn laying off more than 70,000 U.S. workers total - it still benefits from the largest U.S. taxpayer bailout in history. http://gmbailoutjobsoverseas.blogspot.com/2009/10/gm-takes-40b-bailout-money-sends-jobs.html James Rickman jrickman047 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16186325865354849068-35f93cf44ff3dc379240e1f99a3ce03c 2009-10-16T10:15:48.992-04:00

From small startups to world leadership organizations, innovation is a must for business to thrive and perpetuate. How can your organization inspire innovation? With long-term commitment to progress of the process, leaders must drive the journey...

From small startups to world leadership organizations, innovation is a must for business to thrive and perpetuate. How can your organization inspire innovation? With long-term commitment to progress of the process, leaders must drive the journey... http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/10/inspiring-innovation.html Robert Brands rbrands825 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15551775956367271453-fbdb5a246acd5eed5cf5aefa32686f2f 2009-10-06T08:00:00.193-04:00

Robert's Rules Of Innovation / Accountability: The Rudder of Innovation in a Changing Business Environment Accountability: The Rudder of Innovation in a Changing Business Environment As companies and organizations pursue innovation to transform...

Robert's Rules Of Innovation / Accountability: The Rudder of Innovation in a Changing Business Environment Accountability: The Rudder of Innovation in a Changing Business Environment As companies and organizations pursue innovation to transform... http://www.innovationcoach.com/accountability-the-rudder-of-innovation-in-a-changing-business-environment/ Robert Brands rbrands825 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16029382995992140678-9670a23ba1fb9b2cbfc75b95f1a6c5b3 2009-02-25T20:38:03.106-05:00

The United States ranked sixth among 40 countries and regions on 16 indicators of innovation and competitiveness, according to a report by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation. Of greater concern, perhaps, was that the U.S. finished last in measures of progress over the last decade...

The United States ranked sixth among 40 countries and regions on 16 indicators of innovation and competitiveness, according to a report by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation. Of greater concern, perhaps, was that the U.S. finished last in measures of progress over the last decade... http://knowledgeatwharton.typepad.com/knowledgetoday/2009/02/innovation-gap.html VJ Bala vbala949 47 44 3 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8520699396362294965-3a97f982e7f82444e4ecc5a40b9b5700 2009-08-18T18:23:27.934-04:00

How can we be expected to grow and create jobs, many executives wonder, when we are shrinking? Despite a slight easing on the unemployment rate, a quarter million Americans lost their jobs last month, and job prospects for those out of work look...

How can we be expected to grow and create jobs, many executives wonder, when we are shrinking? Despite a slight easing on the unemployment rate, a quarter million Americans lost their jobs last month, and job prospects for those out of work look... http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/aug2009/id20090817_671373.htm?chan=innovation_innovation+%2B+design_top+stories Michael Arndt marndt561 7 5 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14999519392660837326-f7f39862ce5fae4e21cbcf2147f1247e 2009-10-12T19:11:40.313-04:00

Are you worthy ? What if many companies dropped their advertising spend into a several different buckets of cash representing various lifestyle segments? Now, suppose that the cash was distributed to social media mavens corresponding to their social...

Are you worthy ? What if many companies dropped their advertising spend into a several different buckets of cash representing various lifestyle segments? Now, suppose that the cash was distributed to social media mavens corresponding to their social... http://www.ingenesist.com/general-info/coupon-search-engine-%E2%80%93-are-you-worthy.html Daniel Robles drobles975 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17591249016362201032-290674d85e80ad4d5bcf916124a01c36 2009-10-07T05:53:37.574-04:00

Open Innovation at work

Open Innovation at work http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/091006/dq091006b-eng.htm Robert Brands rbrands825 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13753920659241049877-7ed3c38824de6dcee3e8b92160374c74 2009-01-09T01:35:10.298-05:00

The concept of Innovation Economics. The description being the conscious practice of investing in innovation as a method for driving economic prosperity.

The concept of Innovation Economics. The description being the conscious practice of investing in innovation as a method for driving economic prosperity. http://www.technologystory.com/2009/01/05/innovation-economics/# Daniel Robles drobles975 57 53 3 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9833096952228914428-1edc25089011b012e07ce4cefc37bf1a 2009-10-06T09:56:10.039-04:00

Recently, the Obama Administration issued A Strategy for American Innovation: Driving Towards Sustainable Growth and Quality Jobs. Reading it would inspire anyone to think that this Administration has a good handle on what needs to be done to shore...

Recently, the Obama Administration issued A Strategy for American Innovation: Driving Towards Sustainable Growth and Quality Jobs. Reading it would inspire anyone to think that this Administration has a good handle on what needs to be done to shore... http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/oct2009/id2009105_684520.htm?chan=innovation_innovation+%2B+design_top+stories Michael Arndt marndt561 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13719826578736701763-12513074dbca9253e9681aecdc8ae098 2009-01-25T11:23:27.382-05:00

Results of a Twitter-based contest to define "innovation" in 140 characters or less.

Results of a Twitter-based contest to define "innovation" in 140 characters or less. http://intrepid-llc.com/2009/01/22/official-stonepayton-idef140-ballot/ Mike Brown mbrown321 47 42 5 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4855306330929473502-1e620e4f72dcb9f7bff22eda85c7d1ea 2009-10-08T14:24:01.681-04:00

Next week’s earnings report lineup on Wall Street includes Fortune 500 giants; GE, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Nokia, IBM, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, Google, Bank of America and CSX among others while bell weather economic measurements such as the Retail & Food Sales, Consumer Price Index and Business Manufacturing & Trade Inventories (MTIS) indicators are due for release.

Next week’s earnings report lineup on Wall Street includes Fortune 500 giants; GE, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Nokia, IBM, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, Google, Bank of America and CSX among others while bell weather economic measurements such as the Retail & Food Sales, Consumer Price Index and Business Manufacturing & Trade Inventories (MTIS) indicators are due for release. http://wallstreetcrunchtime.blogspot.com/ James Rickman jrickman047 0 0 0 0