Oct 4, 2010
The barriers to innovation are the idea killers in the room. You know, it costs too much, it takes too long. Get passed it, because innovation doesn’t start with money and resources, it starts with an open, positive state of mind and a focused process.
Category: Innovation, Spyder Works
Jun 24, 2010
I was particularly disturbed and confused by the front cover of the July 19th edition of Canadian Business that boldly proclaims, “How brainstorming kills good ideas”.
Disturbed and confused at least until I got to what I will call the moment of truth (on page 91), “…people in groups examined a more limited range of suggestions. The reason, according to Kohn, is fixation. That is, as soon as one member of the group offers an idea, the others get stuck on it and conform their own thinking to the suggestion. Creativity, in effect, is stifled. In many cases, we may not even be aware that fixation is occurring”.
Category: Innovation, Spyder Works
May 31, 2010
There are many definitions of innovation but, as always, business is ultimately about making sales. So, let’s get to the point. To be successful on a continuous basis, you need new ideas; one’s that can be commercialized. What does that mean? Your idea is relevant to your current or next-great customer group, and that you have the means to bring it to market in a timely and profitable manner.
Where do the ideas come from? More →
Category: Innovation, Spyder Works
