Posts by slingshot
The Innovator’s DNA
Original Article How do I find innovative people for my organization? And how can I become more innovative myself?” These are questions that stump senior executives, who understand that the ability to innovate is the “secret sauce” of business success. Unfortunately, most of us know very little about what makes one person more creative than…
Read MoreYou Don’t Need a Grand Strategy to Achieve Organisational Change
Original Article Usually, when we think of transformation, we think of it as a shift in the fundamentals of a business, like Lee Iacocca’s turnaround at Chrysler or Steve Jobs’ return to Apple. Unfortunately, managers often overlook skills-based transformations, which can be every bit as important — and often more so — than higher-profile initiatives.…
Read MoreA Guide To Corporate Innovation: 19 Strategies Not To Do
Given the importance of innovation to drive the longevity, growth, and competitiveness of large corporations, here are 19 strategies that are generally over-used and not helpful. 1. Do the Silicon Valley petting zoo thing – Go to the Valley and tell the troops about how you want to bring innovation from the outside in. Talk about how…
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