Last weekend, I participated in the Institute of Management Consultants annual conference in Dallas, Texas. It was a great experience – I met some interesting and smart people, listened to… Read More
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3 Wastes in Innovation
Even though autumn is soon upon us, I have started another “spring cleaning” project. Spring cleaning, to me, means going into every corner, nook, and cranny to organize and tidy… Read More
How Do You Become an Innovation Leader?
You can watch the 30 second summary and then read on for more details! Today’s workplace is complicated. There are many different generations working side-by-side. We are told these different… Read More
3 Myths of Innovation Teams
As much as corporate leaders talk about the importance of innovation, they still complain about a lack of results. Innovation is not magical nor is it easy. Successful new product… Read More
Is Your Innovation System Healthy?
Recently, a family friend underwent a total hip replacement surgery – at the age of 87! He said he had no pain, but his mobility was becoming severely limited. My… Read More
Four People You Need on Your Innovation Team
Everyone seems to have their own definition of innovation. The way that I explain innovation is “the creation of a new product, service, program, or application that may or may… Read More
Asking for Help
A recent study in Harvard Business Review showed that leaders who ask questions are considered more effective. Team members, staff, and employees identify with both the vulnerability and authenticity of… Read More
The Gift of Listening
I love to get gifts. Even though I’m a grown adult, I expectantly wait for Christmas and my birthday. I love presents! It’s fun to tear open the colorful wrapping… Read More
3 Components of Lean NPD
Toyota introduced the lean manufacturing system over 40 years ago. Lean is a quality management philosophy that eliminates waste to increase predictability and reliability of the final product. This, in… Read More
4 Roles of Psychological Safety in Innovation
Amy Edmundson of Harvard Business School introduced the concept of psychological safety about twenty years ago. Psychological safety is a shared belief that a team is safe to take interpersonal… Read More
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