The dark side of innovation – Innovation killers: The Organisation
The Killers of Innovation are responsible for the fact that about 90% of innovation projects fail. Our current challenges expose the shortcomings and t…
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The betrayal of charisma
Societal norms permit charismatic leadership to prevail as a default mechanism. We are unfailingly beguiled by charisma, still seduced by the notion th…
Killers of Innovation Part 1 – The Failure
Statistically, about 90% of all innovation projects fail. Humans despise failure! They prefer to bury it deep. This makes beginning more intelligently …
Inventor Bonus Programs – How they can make or break your patent pipeline
Inventor bonus programs incentivise employees to innovate and to engage in the patenting process. Companies can modify their incentive programs to driv…
Sustainability – The role of innovation in the race to zero
We must transition to a more sustainable way of life. The exhaustion of our planet’s resources and the climate emergency are an existential crisis. W…
Policy Management is no longer just a back office function
The world of RegTech is full of key areas that most organisations consider the most important; AML/KYC, Communication Surveillance, Risk Management. Bu…
Design in Abundance – Organising as performance art
Are there lessons from the world of music and sport that could be applied to the benefit of almost any enterprise? Certainly. More pertinently, if th…
The roles of risk and luck in innovation
One of the most controversial, and perhaps even misunderstood topics in innovation are the roles of risk and luck for innovation success. Do you hav…
Aligning B2B marketing and sales through influencer mapping
A methodology called Influencer Mapping help B2B companies communicate their value proposition effectively to multiple stakeholders. By focusing on pro…
Pace of innovation – The ultimate competitive advantage
When we think of a business having a competitive advantage, we still tend to think of traditional economic moats such as a low-cost structure, econom…
Human centred design – The secret sauce to business success
Operating from human-centric design is indeed a better way to work, but it also directly translates to better business outcomes. Here are some ideas on…
The innovation challenge of Covid-19 frustration
Living with Covid-19 is like hailing a taxi in the rain. It creates serious obstacles and challenges we did not foresee before. How can one harness t…
Tallest towers and endless seas: The motivating power of visionary purpose
It’s the job of a good leader to remind people of the big picture. But why do so many companies fail to translate their guiding principles into action?…
The First Step in Improving an Ecosystem
Think of the ecosystem improvement strategy in terms of a satnav system in a car. You know where you want to get to but unless your starting point is…
Timing of innovation – Getting the odds on your side
Timing of Innovation is one of the most powerful factors in determining innovation success. However, it is often essentially ignored, because it is a c…
10 Things to remember before you launch your own Innovation Lab
So your business is thinking about introducing an innovation lab and you can’t wait to get started – but are you fully prepared? Pietro Marini’s essent…
The venture board
Investing in innovation, managing the investment and measuring it are difficult activities for a corporation. They need to have a new internal vehicle …
The future of AI in sports for players, broadcasters and fans
To some, the very notion of Artificial Intelligence may seem like a novelty- especially sport, but it is here to stay and will play an increased role…
What if we said no to our customers, once in a while?
Is the customer always right? What if the customer wants Cat Soup? Sometimes, it’s worth challenging the assumptions we make in our professional lives …
What Do You Learn in Human-Centered Design Training?
Focusing on the end-user is a crucial approach to successful business. Here are three things you’ll learn through human-centered design training. …