Most Active Articles 2013-05-21T07:22:40.211-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:innovation-metrics Reena Jana rjana794 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14748888661148015262-11d384bdf7a368d37932b05ef5519189 2012-09-04T16:41:58.440-04:00

Sometimes you would be amazed at the underlying tensions that occur when you get into those discussions around the board table about how innovation contributes to strategic direction. Even managing the present portfolio of innovation initiatives get often so caught up in these underlying tensions, as it becomes another opportunity to open up the old wounds of bruising past battles and get back into those discussions again.

Sometimes you would be amazed at the underlying tensions that occur when you get into those discussions around the board table about how innovation contributes to strategic direction. Even managing the present portfolio of innovation initiatives get often so caught up in these underlying tensions, as it becomes another opportunity to open up the old wounds of bruising past battles and get back into those discussions again. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/08/24/managing-dogma-mindsets-and-needs/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2584376355508959745-3b7b1aa23fbc9ac3e902f67326f514c0 2012-09-20T12:47:33.958-04:00

The book Greenovate! documents 53 case studies that are defined by €œsustainable, green innovations.

The book Greenovate! documents 53 case studies that are defined by €œsustainable, green innovations. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/20/axion-international-recycled-plastics-as-building-materials/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10330316734343781906-6af642bf49f69c93159c4d7c758bbbd5 2012-09-04T16:46:05.414-04:00

The fastest transition from inept to adept occurs when leaders turn the topic of change on themselves. When was the last time you changed something about you? Not someone or something else, but your thinking, your philosophy, your vision, your approach, your attitude, or your development.

The fastest transition from inept to adept occurs when leaders turn the topic of change on themselves. When was the last time you changed something about you? Not someone or something else, but your thinking, your philosophy, your vision, your approach, your attitude, or your development. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/08/25/extreme-makeover-leadership-edition/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13572090624688455833-0cd9b09875da8ba853f1bb14521656a5 2012-08-18T22:05:24.967-04:00

Not Invented Here (NIH) is ever-present and misunderstood. An operational definition of NIH: Group 1 creates new thinking that falls within the official domain of Group 2. When presented with the new thinking, Group 2 rejects it.

Not Invented Here (NIH) is ever-present and misunderstood. An operational definition of NIH: Group 1 creates new thinking that falls within the official domain of Group 2. When presented with the new thinking, Group 2 rejects it. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/08/11/not-invented-here/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12162975618187872735-25bd35e30add484229f98024370f5017 2012-08-16T16:34:07.257-04:00

I recently had the privilege of leading the Innovation Workshop at the Ninth Annual Healthcare Unbound Conference, and we'll show you a glimpse of the workshop. Our goal was to spark insight on how to move to the next innovation level or jumpstart ideas by demystifying the innovation process. Gibson and Skarzynski's Innovation To the Core, was our reference book as we co-created a blueprint to serve as a systematic roadmap.

I recently had the privilege of leading the Innovation Workshop at the Ninth Annual Healthcare Unbound Conference, and we'll show you a glimpse of the workshop. Our goal was to spark insight on how to move to the next innovation level or jumpstart ideas by demystifying the innovation process. Gibson and Skarzynski's Innovation To the Core, was our reference book as we co-created a blueprint to serve as a systematic roadmap. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/08/08/channeling-rowan-gibson-at-healthcare-unbound-2012/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10212114919799698446-d7093567e32f1e13eea7f5e7265e3975 2012-08-02T21:43:04.737-04:00

We're getting the a ball rolling with Back End of Innovation speaker Maria Thompson, Innovation Instigator, Intellectual Asset Management, Motorola Solutions, and self proclaimed innovation mentor, who will be talking about Predictive Innovation: Directive Inventing to Ensure Generation of High Value Ideas.

We're getting the a ball rolling with Back End of Innovation speaker Maria Thompson, Innovation Instigator, Intellectual Asset Management, Motorola Solutions, and self proclaimed innovation mentor, who will be talking about Predictive Innovation: Directive Inventing to Ensure Generation of High Value Ideas. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/07/31/questions-for-motorola-solutions-maria-thompson/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8082172430326006142-7804d8bba7087796d0f38134d1202a4c 2012-09-25T13:18:39.778-04:00

Acclaimed Documentary filmmaker Tiffany Shlain invites you to view the Online Premiere of her new two minute film ENGAGE (best if you make full screen and turn up the volume).

Acclaimed Documentary filmmaker Tiffany Shlain invites you to view the Online Premiere of her new two minute film ENGAGE (best if you make full screen and turn up the volume). http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/22/engage-in-online-premiere-a-cloud-sourced-film/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:989866214640399899-dba4be7e5baac620667b7b47fce5ccd6 2012-09-25T13:21:48.465-04:00

“I get knocked down but I get up again” summarises the quality of ‘emotional resilience’, also known as ‘mental toughness’ and ‘bouncing back’, as described by business psychologists through the ages. Accepted wisdom says that the ability to recover from life’s difficulties and move on is a good thing.

“I get knocked down but I get up again” summarises the quality of ‘emotional resilience’, also known as ‘mental toughness’ and ‘bouncing back’, as described by business psychologists through the ages. Accepted wisdom says that the ability to recover from life’s difficulties and move on is a good thing. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/22/resilience-i-get-knocked-down-but-i-get-up-again/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7340597950361450919-7e74d9f12241a60de737411c20ba74d3 2012-09-25T13:25:20.113-04:00

On any given week around the country and the world there are gatherings where people sluff on their everyday lives like dead skin and and come to get inspired. BIF8, which stands for Business Innovation Factory’s intimate gem of a conference, stood its ground in Providence, Rhode Island this week and delivered vibrant stories from a mix of people creating deliberate and profound change.

On any given week around the country and the world there are gatherings where people sluff on their everyday lives like dead skin and and come to get inspired. BIF8, which stands for Business Innovation Factory’s intimate gem of a conference, stood its ground in Providence, Rhode Island this week and delivered vibrant stories from a mix of people creating deliberate and profound change. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/22/anatomy-of-a-bif8-storyteller-saul-kaplan/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14884484083040549322-d935a150580ded3f9980596d71a66039 2012-12-18T10:13:06.342-05:00

Voting is now open in the Top 40 Innovation Bloggers of 2012 Contest hosted by Innovation Excellence. If you’re a first time visitor to Innovation Excellence, we have over 5,000 articles on site to support our mission of making innovation insights accessible for the greater good. Please check out our search feature, browse by category or author, or subscribe to our rss feed, email, or free magazine.

Voting is now open in the Top 40 Innovation Bloggers of 2012 Contest hosted by Innovation Excellence. If you’re a first time visitor to Innovation Excellence, we have over 5,000 articles on site to support our mission of making innovation insights accessible for the greater good. Please check out our search feature, browse by category or author, or subscribe to our rss feed, email, or free magazine. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/12/18/voting-open-top-40-innovation-bloggers-of-2012/ Braden Kelley bkelley034 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12064666572950442939-56976cc91b516135f8076213058ae912 2013-02-18T11:00:27.863-05:00

Have you ever placed an order for your own product, and followed its path from start to finish? It may be time to start. It may be time for a Gemba Walk.

Have you ever placed an order for your own product, and followed its path from start to finish? It may be time to start. It may be time for a Gemba Walk. http://www.innovationcoach.com/2013/02/innovation-gemba-perspective/ Robert F. Brands rbrands825 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9108276975959292276-ca5177fc2e89bb7b0170d862d56aa86a 2012-09-19T17:00:58.783-04:00

From CNET UK: The iPhone might be at the cutting edge of technology but it took a long time and many innovations to get there, take a trip through history and explore the people and technology that contributed to the iPhone becoming what it is today.

From CNET UK: The iPhone might be at the cutting edge of technology but it took a long time and many innovations to get there, take a trip through history and explore the people and technology that contributed to the iPhone becoming what it is today. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/19/history-of-the-iphone/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5749114146984581527-b46f3eed2888acd347f6805cfeda81df 2012-10-29T14:30:38.418-04:00

If you don'€™t break away from parity in your category, your innovation will be invisible in the marketplace. Here are four tips on how to break away from sameness and drive differentiation for better business results.

If you don'€™t break away from parity in your category, your innovation will be invisible in the marketplace. Here are four tips on how to break away from sameness and drive differentiation for better business results. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/10/29/how-to-break-parity/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15559687353755000190-8fb28ad83cffc613642b56f7e70e784e 2012-09-25T13:37:16.053-04:00

A few months ago, Facebook bought Instagram for $1 billion. Instagram had 13 employees at that point in time. How is it possible for 13 people to create a company worth $1 billion? On the face of it, this might seem impossible.

A few months ago, Facebook bought Instagram for $1 billion. Instagram had 13 employees at that point in time. How is it possible for 13 people to create a company worth $1 billion? On the face of it, this might seem impossible. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/24/are-you-ready-for-the-socialera/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1943948132970952796-b13b1e05439cc5c7f67c11327b533a8b 2012-09-01T12:49:40.057-04:00

Neil Armstrong, the first man to step on the moon died last Saturday. Overall, I was surprised at just how little attention this received. The Republican convention, Hurricane Isaac and many other issues dominated the news, even though Neil Armstrong represents something that had far more impact on our lives..

Neil Armstrong, the first man to step on the moon died last Saturday. Overall, I was surprised at just how little attention this received. The Republican convention, Hurricane Isaac and many other issues dominated the news, even though Neil Armstrong represents something that had far more impact on our lives.. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/01/neil-armstrongs-legacy-is-more-important-now-than-ever/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12556660443274405838-a70730e47882aedf60d0c0a4beeea12b 2012-08-02T22:01:25.171-04:00

Meet Nelson, Coupland, and Alice - the faces of tomorrow'€™s book. Watch global design and innovation consultancy IDEO'€™s vision for the future of the book. What new experiences might be created by linking diverse discussions, what additional value could be created by connected readers to one another, and what innovative ways we might use to tell our favorite stories and build community around books?

Meet Nelson, Coupland, and Alice - the faces of tomorrow'€™s book. Watch global design and innovation consultancy IDEO'€™s vision for the future of the book. What new experiences might be created by linking diverse discussions, what additional value could be created by connected readers to one another, and what innovative ways we might use to tell our favorite stories and build community around books? http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/08/02/the-future-of-the-book/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12027827968185603825-42e02f73aaa3b751df263b46177a7648 2012-07-23T13:26:07.430-04:00

What is the role of a VC today? To help innovations that provide not just money and profit, but meaning and purpose become reality.

What is the role of a VC today? To help innovations that provide not just money and profit, but meaning and purpose become reality. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/07/22/why-am-i-a-vc/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17595452735972835503-d94bb1a9573ebfe3003428fb18aabf5a 2012-09-22T10:13:57.230-04:00

Have you attended a 'œMad Tea Party' Board of Directors or management meeting and listened to the CEO’s unrealistic expectations about future performance? Did you leave the meeting scratching your head about what you heard?

Have you attended a 'œMad Tea Party' Board of Directors or management meeting and listened to the CEO’s unrealistic expectations about future performance? Did you leave the meeting scratching your head about what you heard? http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/21/the-march-hare-ceo/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9347859068372947582-af414c147c54874827ef843ffaba5b4c 2012-07-23T13:08:42.550-04:00

The Digital Age disrupts the practices and beliefs that gird the archetypical relationship between advertising agency and client. The Procter & Gamble Companies discarded a relic of the client-agency relationship, the creative brief. They seek more authentic engagement that leads to more compelling campaigns. What possibilities do clients open when they move from exchanging information to engaging in co-creation?

The Digital Age disrupts the practices and beliefs that gird the archetypical relationship between advertising agency and client. The Procter & Gamble Companies discarded a relic of the client-agency relationship, the creative brief. They seek more authentic engagement that leads to more compelling campaigns. What possibilities do clients open when they move from exchanging information to engaging in co-creation? http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/07/20/re-envisioning-the-client-agency-relationship/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13740621710637006132-78dcd6234d09a17b25b4f1041c9b2e25 2012-09-27T17:48:48.092-04:00

In a cover story written for Time'€™s Oct. 1 issue, Clinton describes the Hult Global Case Challenge as one of his favorite partnerships. There's a reason for that. Founder Ahmad Ashkar, along with partners at Hult International University, hope to create a new generation of profit-motive-driven social entrepreneurial start-ups.

In a cover story written for Time'€™s Oct. 1 issue, Clinton describes the Hult Global Case Challenge as one of his favorite partnerships. There's a reason for that. Founder Ahmad Ashkar, along with partners at Hult International University, hope to create a new generation of profit-motive-driven social entrepreneurial start-ups. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/24/bill-clinton-favorites-hult-global-case-challenge/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14615584568109429232-a3e6363b373924a8cc62079411c18d6d 2012-08-19T16:40:54.057-04:00

Landing on the moon is one of the greatest explorations of mankind thus far. Reading Neil Armstrong’s biography, seven innovation lessons popped into my mind.

Landing on the moon is one of the greatest explorations of mankind thus far. Reading Neil Armstrong’s biography, seven innovation lessons popped into my mind. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/08/14/seven-innovation-lessons-from-the-first-man-on-the-moon/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6367106207607474163-cb8bbbcd943eadbde9cfc798c13581b2 2012-09-09T20:46:16.014-04:00

Universities should help cover health insurance costs for startups based on university research that sign a contract for use of a university-owned patent. Now is the perfect time to do this. The U.S. Congress has passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and health care reforms are underway.

Universities should help cover health insurance costs for startups based on university research that sign a contract for use of a university-owned patent. Now is the perfect time to do this. The U.S. Congress has passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and health care reforms are underway. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/06/university-startups-why-health-insurance-is-the-ultimate-regional-economic-development/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15348944552493910037-461632116ac203287c7f8d2b27beea7d 2012-10-01T00:10:43.594-04:00

Drum roll please... At the beginning of each month we will profile the twenty posts from the previous month that generated the most traffic to Innovation Excellence. We also publish a weekly Top 10 as part of our Innovation Excellence Weekly email. Did your favorite make the cut?

Drum roll please... At the beginning of each month we will profile the twenty posts from the previous month that generated the most traffic to Innovation Excellence. We also publish a weekly Top 10 as part of our Innovation Excellence Weekly email. Did your favorite make the cut? http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/30/top-20-innovation-articles-september-2012/ Braden Kelley bkelley034 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5592923093202058338-1212c1cc52e510a8e273adc4da3f8fc2 2012-07-25T09:18:15.274-04:00

One type€™ of innovation that seems always to be often passed over is distinctive innovation in discussions. Why is that?

One type€™ of innovation that seems always to be often passed over is distinctive innovation in discussions. Why is that? http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/07/24/why-do-we-seem-to-ignore-distinctive-innovation/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10665577149248676148-327af04d165bc6477214559cb230bad9 2013-03-11T14:25:43.802-04:00

Author Sarah Miller Caldicott offers an in depth look at how collaboration powers innovation. Julie Anixter interviews the author about her newest book Midnight Lunch: the 4 phases of team collaboration success from Thomas Edison's Lab.

Author Sarah Miller Caldicott offers an in depth look at how collaboration powers innovation. Julie Anixter interviews the author about her newest book Midnight Lunch: the 4 phases of team collaboration success from Thomas Edison's Lab. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2013/02/03/midnight-lunch-how-thomas-edison-collaborated/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0