Most Active Articles 2013-06-20T01:46:52.189-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:social-innovation Michael Karnjanaprakorn mkarnjanaprakorn914 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4250949628473995531-41b700a35d48dcbb5150e67665c6d933 2012-07-28T14:28:07.282-04:00

I'm making the same plea to the International Olympic Committee that I made to the Professional Golf Association: The next time you want to ban a technology, or in the case of the London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG), ban natural technology-related behaviors, call me.

I'm making the same plea to the International Olympic Committee that I made to the Professional Golf Association: The next time you want to ban a technology, or in the case of the London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG), ban natural technology-related behaviors, call me. http://terrigriffith.com/blog/no-gold-london-olympic-committees-social-media-policy Terri Griffith tgriffith986 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7573461339347907903-b97ad81978c6524810058fcd55b7538c 2012-11-26T12:56:37.403-05:00

How do organizations learn to benefit from the ability to have this level of inclusion. Was it always in their DNA and they were just waiting for the time and tools to be right, or did they develop new approaches now that they have the ability?

How do organizations learn to benefit from the ability to have this level of inclusion. Was it always in their DNA and they were just waiting for the time and tools to be right, or did they develop new approaches now that they have the ability? http://terrigriffith.com/blog/clearvale-provides-foundation-enterprise-social-ecosystem-are-you-ready Terri Griffith tgriffith986 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6253020073025700268-a8629f0315b1e7546564d1000d42b867 2012-09-08T10:02:38.588-04:00

Most understand that innovation isn't an activity or a project, but few understand the amount of investment, work and change management required to sustain innovation beyond an initial attempt. In this way I think we can look to the past for figures who represent the challenges and opportunities that are presented to innovators. Perhaps no figure represents the highs and lows of innovation like Christopher Columbus.

Most understand that innovation isn't an activity or a project, but few understand the amount of investment, work and change management required to sustain innovation beyond an initial attempt. In this way I think we can look to the past for figures who represent the challenges and opportunities that are presented to innovators. Perhaps no figure represents the highs and lows of innovation like Christopher Columbus. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/05/christopher-columbus-as-a-model-for-innovators/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5385993826621133083-5115e237b4b43acd8da6c809be4e309b 2013-04-25T11:29:43.702-04:00

How to Deal Effectively With Authority Across Cultures.

How to Deal Effectively With Authority Across Cultures. http://leadershipwatch-aadboot.com/2013/04/25/the-people-alignment-compass-part-3/ Aad Boot aboot418 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4870358942431457892-b9aedb42e6b75ba921413375bf2e9779 2013-02-22T12:17:31.227-05:00

#WOMEN140: How women are leading the Twitter push for businesses in Silicon Valley

#WOMEN140: How women are leading the Twitter push for businesses in Silicon Valley http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/promo/women140 Terri Griffith tgriffith986 2 0 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7126733018775261788-92f53c0dd5f2fc1e84d819bb9f37c30e 2012-07-23T13:12:59.720-04:00

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” – Romeo and Juliet (II, ii, 1-2) Look at this word, then see what mental picture you get..

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” – Romeo and Juliet (II, ii, 1-2) Look at this word, then see what mental picture you get.. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/07/20/whats-in-a-name-2/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18309535531623212496-de1b52422338b250967f42825f2f0b0a 2012-10-25T08:42:27.386-04:00

There's a fight brewing. Competition between companies has intensified, and in the same way that we talk about a war for talent, there is also a war for innovation. There is a way to win this war...

There's a fight brewing. Competition between companies has intensified, and in the same way that we talk about a war for talent, there is also a war for innovation. There is a way to win this war... http://www.imaginatik.com/webmk3.nsf/landingpage?open&=00gj Braden Kelley bkelley034 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18080441412181939399-c26a7efbf82e7aa7ab92ce35cf652594 2012-09-17T10:25:13.479-04:00

Christophe Godin visits with Rock n' Roll Editor Peter Cook about design innovation and guitars. Godin, who was voted fifth best international guitarist by Guitar Parts magazine, performs here.

Christophe Godin visits with Rock n' Roll Editor Peter Cook about design innovation and guitars. Godin, who was voted fifth best international guitarist by Guitar Parts magazine, performs here. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/15/design-innovation-the-guitar/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10235380370779331828-f250563f2b3f050adeea79136ac8f455 2012-08-17T08:43:51.627-04:00

A common theme in innovation is the importance of identifying the most promising innovation projects as opposed to those that are less likely to succeed..

A common theme in innovation is the importance of identifying the most promising innovation projects as opposed to those that are less likely to succeed.. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/08/10/signal-detection-theory-innovation/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1216324433183011139-85e810074df5549144be2f1552595dcb 2012-08-19T16:38:17.500-04:00

€œCore competences are a major concept in managing innovations and technologies. In the era of Open Innovation, the established concept of core competence management needs to be updated. innovation-3's Frank Mattes recently met with a group of 20 innovation / technology managers from leading firms to work out how this could be done – with the practitioner'€™s perspective in mind.

€œCore competences are a major concept in managing innovations and technologies. In the era of Open Innovation, the established concept of core competence management needs to be updated. innovation-3's Frank Mattes recently met with a group of 20 innovation / technology managers from leading firms to work out how this could be done – with the practitioner'€™s perspective in mind. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/08/14/core-competence-management-in-the-era-of-open-innovation/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12239076774155898009-d05638690004ce440c22eff1c0b7bcef 2012-09-17T10:22:17.291-04:00

You might be a superhero if…

You might be a superhero if… http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/15/you-might-be-a-superhero-if/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2687596182744720404-8d4d506f3fa391ffdace7d8c2c6584ed 2012-07-31T09:53:32.197-04:00

Perhaps harder than branding is re-branding. Once the market associates your brand with a specific promise, it is difficult to get people to shift over to a newer or more updated meaning.

Perhaps harder than branding is re-branding. Once the market associates your brand with a specific promise, it is difficult to get people to shift over to a newer or more updated meaning. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/07/28/marketing-innovation-the-subtraction-tool/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17958342513452877162-b3d5a698d8ae0e7750abfc16b26fa4ea 2012-09-11T18:59:44.125-04:00

The problem is that radical innovation is rarely a prudent course. It not only disrupts competitors, but also your value network: customers, suppliers, partners and even employees. It's one thing to lead the charge, quite another to get anyone to follow.

The problem is that radical innovation is rarely a prudent course. It not only disrupts competitors, but also your value network: customers, suppliers, partners and even employees. It's one thing to lead the charge, quite another to get anyone to follow. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/11/the-truth-about-radical-innovation/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14172350549308195498-74c8c4cd9929fdf433a1982766783f3d 2012-08-02T21:58:21.740-04:00

A Co-creation Challenge integrates users in the product creation process, asking seniors, caregivers and consumers for solutions for using the vast opportunities of mobile technology for the actively aging population. These developments promise to help people stay active and connected to friends, family and support network, as well as make healthcare more cost-effective.

A Co-creation Challenge integrates users in the product creation process, asking seniors, caregivers and consumers for solutions for using the vast opportunities of mobile technology for the actively aging population. These developments promise to help people stay active and connected to friends, family and support network, as well as make healthcare more cost-effective. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/08/02/seniors-are-the-new-innovators/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14136475723853154198-be803cae114e6a00f76091c3c73a53e0 2012-08-18T21:57:46.245-04:00

I have been writing about my new experience managing a research team in China. The well-trodden rules of engagement for “glocalization” don’t apply in a reverse innovation environment.

I have been writing about my new experience managing a research team in China. The well-trodden rules of engagement for “glocalization” don’t apply in a reverse innovation environment. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/08/10/measuring-geographic-innovation-at-emc-labs-china/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1090261078634651161-f6864e46c199e168f5d31958fac7cd00 2012-09-06T16:37:17.249-04:00

For most of our history, General Mills €“ like many other companies €“ held our future plans, projects and products close to the vest, even with our suppliers. This was just how R&D was done. You kept every aspect of product development locked away to prevent others from duplicating your efforts. That is, until six years ago...

For most of our history, General Mills €“ like many other companies €“ held our future plans, projects and products close to the vest, even with our suppliers. This was just how R&D was done. You kept every aspect of product development locked away to prevent others from duplicating your efforts. That is, until six years ago... http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/08/31/general-mills-improves-packaging-through-collaboration/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1472069853134813289-dc9a441718f1934b16abbc98efe28b80 2012-10-04T19:32:38.777-04:00

“Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door.” That notion inspired generations of tinkerers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Of course, then some whip-smart MBA got hold of it and it became...Scale, rather than inspiration, became the path to competitive advantage.

“Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door.” That notion inspired generations of tinkerers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Of course, then some whip-smart MBA got hold of it and it became...Scale, rather than inspiration, became the path to competitive advantage. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/10/03/co-creation-and-the-new-web-of-things/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7172490121921138584-9e741994bf78c95d21bb693a25933ce3 2012-08-16T15:56:31.781-04:00

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Get Linkedin's most useful premium features for free, just by using the system correctly. Here are 4 ways to use Linkedin Job Seeker Premium features for free: https://recareered.infusionsoft.com/app/hostedEmail/10517165/d8608d28b174e1a9 https://recareered.infusionsoft.com/app/hostedEmail/10517165/d8608d28b174e1a9 Phil Rosenberg prosenberg505 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12404367656780007071-f546fab6f2f4a2ef86e13b986355c179 2012-09-03T23:41:04.105-04:00

Is the era of innovation over? Or is the war for innovation just beginning? I came across an article in one of Canada’s main newspapers -- The Globe and Mail -- by Barrie McKenna titled ominously, Has Innovation Hit a Brick Wall?

Is the era of innovation over? Or is the war for innovation just beginning? I came across an article in one of Canada’s main newspapers -- The Globe and Mail -- by Barrie McKenna titled ominously, Has Innovation Hit a Brick Wall? http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/03/is-the-era-of-innovation-over/ Braden Kelley bkelley034 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16925357122290476263-d24dd0bd17d316a6c12b7b4f80a102c4 2012-12-29T10:28:42.636-05:00

Just a friendly reminder to register your vote(s) for the Top 40 Innovation Bloggers of 2012. Voting has been coming fast and furious, but there is still time for authors to get more points by submitting great new articles and for you the readers to vote on the web site, facebook, twitter, and Linkedin.

Just a friendly reminder to register your vote(s) for the Top 40 Innovation Bloggers of 2012. Voting has been coming fast and furious, but there is still time for authors to get more points by submitting great new articles and for you the readers to vote on the web site, facebook, twitter, and Linkedin. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/12/26/reminder-to-vote-%e2%80%93-top-40-innovation-bloggers-of-2012/ Braden Kelley bkelley034 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8082172430326006142-7804d8bba7087796d0f38134d1202a4c 2012-09-25T13:19:06.253-04:00

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:12412993063567013207-f0210aa9a19dea1731bdd90743d6c997 2012-09-05T20:43:13.058-04:00

Triggered by a couple of recent discussions, I've been pondering for a while now over the question how evolution relates to revolution when it comes to innovation.

Triggered by a couple of recent discussions, I've been pondering for a while now over the question how evolution relates to revolution when it comes to innovation. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/08/29/evolutionary-and-revolutionary-innovation/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17596098272258592532-8aa0de68ed1934c127776917da120a21 2012-09-09T20:51:26.276-04:00

If we look at the broad areas that Human Resource Management has to cover and master in organizational development today, it can, perhaps, leave little time for adding in innovation into this array of demands.

If we look at the broad areas that Human Resource Management has to cover and master in organizational development today, it can, perhaps, leave little time for adding in innovation into this array of demands. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/06/involving-hrm-in-innovation/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10374096100910018612-8768d59137d14c396cd0d5c87efbd012 2012-08-14T11:15:35.586-04:00

Innovators have no choice but to accept contradictions and make the best of creative tension and ambiguity, for these are at the core of what brings new value to the world.

Innovators have no choice but to accept contradictions and make the best of creative tension and ambiguity, for these are at the core of what brings new value to the world. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/08/08/creativity-paradox-creates-new-value/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8385817508803384765-cbea9519a6f0e25a23d60b8d4ce540d9 2012-07-27T14:37:34.435-04:00

IT can use internal social software to be more transparent and communicate better with employees across the organization. And transparency could lead to better cooperation, which is especially important in a time of consumerization.

IT can use internal social software to be more transparent and communicate better with employees across the organization. And transparency could lead to better cooperation, which is especially important in a time of consumerization. http://www.real-user-monitoring.com/it-needs-to-be-more-social/ Ron Miller rmiller046 0 0 0 0