Monthly Archives: January 2012

Innovation jobs-to-be-done

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

I tend to not like offering up checklists as blog posts, you know those one hundred and one ideas for this or that, although I have to admit I like collecting them as a kick-starting resource. Today I decided to … Continue reading →

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Those disruptive moments when you simply need to let go

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Emotional attachment prompts some incredibly strong bonds, a host of clear affections and different reactions when it comes to our favourite brands or products. When something suddenly ‘disrupts’ this, it triggers a set of mixed emotions that shakes you and … Continue reading →

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Shoring up the fragile innovation system, call GE

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

Well, the World Economic forum’s annual meeting is beckoning later this month. During the period of 25th to 29th January the WEF attempts to engage business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.( … Continue reading →

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A Business Model Canvas Set to Explode

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

I’d just finished a workshop on Business Model Canvas about gaining clarity in large organizations, when suddenly the flood gates seem to have opened up a day or so later, for me to see beyond and piece more of it … Continue reading →

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For whom the bell tolls

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

I read two short articles over this weekend. One was entitled “Avoiding Innovation’s Terrible Toll” written by Spencer E Ante, published in the Wall Street Journal (http://on.wsj.com/zJ9IIT ) and the other by Jeffrey Phillips “When executives talk about innovation, watch … Continue reading →

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Open Innovation, Technology Platforms and a New Business Model- All-in-One Biggie!

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

Recently I was reminded about one of the most ambitious open innovation projects around- the Innovation Medicines Initiative- set up here in Europe. I think you will find this interesting to pick up upon. Without doubt this is one of … Continue reading →

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The value of having an innovation coach.

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

Behavioural coaching is big business. Having your personal coach alongside you when you are making a significant change in your role has been invaluable to many executives. Equally in having external support when someone is  either stepping up in the … Continue reading →

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