Why is Innovation so hard? Surely as so many CEO surveys note its a top priority, key driver of performance etc. do so many companies struggle to take it forwards. The more time I spend with companies it really comes down to The Operational Model, how it is setup and then matures over time. Most…
Over the years I’ve seen some successful Innovation Programmes fail, almost overnight vs. a gradual wind down. Why is this? Why would any company not want an Innovation Programme and especially one that is successful? Surely if they have a great ROI, loads of case studies, new products/services they can showcase, innovation labs, white papers,…
Over the years I have collaborated with many organisations to launch their Crowd Sourcing Innovation Programmes. Some of these launches have been amazing and truly inspiring. One of my favourites was Li & Fung, who are one of the biggest companies on the planet managing complex supply chains for brands and retailers around the world. They…
Many companies today are looking for the Innovation Fix. For seasoned innovation gladiators (I’m starting to see my grey hairs now) the question most often asked by those who seek the Innovation Fix is: “What is the one thing that you see that makes an organisation successful at innovation”? I like many others will have given many…
I spend a lot of my time designing the Front End of Innovation Programs for companies around the world. As part of these designs it is important to firstly estimate and then accurately measure the ROI (Return of Investment/Innovation) for the discovery, development and eventual realization once they go to market of their ideas/innovations. These…
In building an Innovation Program there are many components you need to consider including; Strategy Sponsorship & Funding Governance Process Culture Engagement Skills & Capabilities Implementation & Execution Measurement & Metrics Tools & Technologies These in turn can be assessed and benchmarked through an Innovation Maturity Model that can help you identify where you are…
Every now and again I come across something on YouTube, Facebook or LinkedIn about innovation that makes me laugh. Usually I repost or share it there with friends and colleagues but today I thought I’d start to save some of the best and share them here on my blog. I did think about writing some long piece on the…
I watched with continued fascination the other day one of my favourite TV shows about the business world, The Undercover Boss. For those of you who haven’t seen it yet takes the CEO of a large corporation, disguising them as they go “back to the shop floor” to experience what it is like to really…
What makes companies successful at innovation? That is the question that people from companies who are striving to be always ask. You can read many books and indeed blogs posts that give you an array of answers. The fact is that companies who are successful at innovation do a great many things to achieve that…
Your alarm goes off – do you hit snooze first or do you get up and make some coffee? Do you then hit the shower or do you read the paper first and have some breakfast? Do you take the Bakerloo, Circle then Northern line or go on the Central, Piccadilly and then Northern Line?…
One of the key design stages in the innovation challenge process is the selection of the first challenge. This strategic decision occurs during a pilot or the first phase of a new program. In both scenarios it is critical to select the right innovation challenge as companies look to gain momentum and buy-in to this new process.…
Over the years I’ve had the fortune to work with some amazing people to help design innovation challenges that engage communities in their resolution. Guiding challenge sponsors and their teams diligently through the design process is an important step in the path towards a successful outcome. Whether engaging everyone in the business on how to…
I’ve been in the world of innovation for some years now. Most of my time has been spent with great companies who have been looking to their employees, customers and partners for ideas that can help them transform their businesses. Capturing these ideas takes a combination of consulting, design and communication skills. Whilst this is…
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