Published inInnovation Sweet SpotHow to Run an Inclusive MeetingI’m considering submitting an idea for design of a 90-minute meeting to the New Rules for Work. First I have to get over my resistance to…Feb 3, 2023Feb 3, 2023
Published in17 WaysCan AI Estimate ESG Impact?I’m exploring using Generative AI to create baseline ESG impact reports for small to medium indirect B2B suppliers.Jan 20, 20231Jan 20, 20231
Published in17 WaysWhat’s Your Just Cause?In today’s business ecosystem, those whose mission is not defined by a just cause are playing a finite, short-term game, sure to lose.Oct 18, 2022Oct 18, 2022
Published in17 WaysConnecting Your Work With PurposeManaging organizations in an intentional way will open avenues for innovation and connect our work with greater purpose.Jan 20, 2021Jan 20, 2021
Published inInnovation Sweet SpotWhat Makes Innovation Work?Did you know that Ford didn’t invent the first automobile? Nikolaus Otto from Germany built the first four-stroke gas engine and Karl Benz…Feb 7, 2020Feb 7, 2020
Published inInnovation Sweet SpotTomorrow we will be discussing how to make 2020 a year of innovation — will you join us?A lot of my clients work in industries that are not known for innovation: government, higher education, healthcare, non-profits. Innovation…Dec 16, 2019Dec 16, 2019
Published inInnovation Sweet SpotInvitation to Make 2020 Your Year to InnovateThis 1-hour intensive webinar will explore how developing curiosity in the workplace will break down the “that’s not how we do it here!”…Dec 15, 2019Dec 15, 2019
Published inInnovation Sweet SpotCurious about Innovation?This week we explored how human-centered innovation is a team sport; the collective intelligence born from how your team works together has…Dec 9, 2019Dec 9, 2019
Published inInnovation Sweet SpotHow to Build a Culture of Human-Centered InnovationTrue Leadership stems from building empathy for those you are entrusted to help.Dec 9, 2019Dec 9, 2019
Published inInnovation Sweet SpotWhat’s Your Legacy of Innovation?This week in the US we are celebrating Thanksgiving. While this holiday seems to have evolved into overeating and watching football, as the…Nov 26, 2019Nov 26, 2019
Published inInnovation Sweet SpotHow Connecting with “Why” Propels Purpose-Driven InnovationManaging organizations in an intentional way will open avenues for innovation and connect our work with greater purpose.Mar 22, 2019Mar 22, 2019
Published inInnovation Sweet SpotWhy You Need An Innovation CoachToday, organizations routinely ask their people for innovation, and then prevent it from happening. - Costa Michailidis, Co-Founder of…Mar 19, 2019Mar 19, 2019
Published inInnovation Sweet SpotFor a Bigger ROI, Measure and Reward the Right Innovation Behaviors“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” doesn’t apply anymore. If it ain’t broke, its obsolete. — Bill GatesMar 10, 2019Mar 10, 2019
Published inInnovation Sweet Spot5 Tips for Avoiding the Pitfalls of Design ThinkingDesign thinking was top of mind for me this week. Though I learned to approach problem solving like a designer when I worked with Ideo and…Mar 10, 2019Mar 10, 2019
Published inInnovation Sweet Spot4 Must-Have Skills to move past Invention to Innovation“Necessity is the mother of invention, it is true, but its father is creativity, and knowledge is the midwife.”Mar 4, 20191Mar 4, 20191
Published inInnovation Sweet SpotViability — the Unexplored Innovation VariableWhile existing companies execute a business model, start-ups look for oneFeb 23, 2019Feb 23, 2019
Published inInnovation Sweet SpotSaying No to Innovation — Are You Brave Enough?“People think focus means saying yes to the thing you’ve got to focus on. But that’s not what it means at all. It means saying no to the…Feb 14, 2019Feb 14, 2019
Published inInnovation Sweet Spot12 step checklist for Human Centered Innovation Learning LoopsThe desired outcome from human centered innovation is increased learning about the customers you serve and how you can solve the problems…Feb 11, 2019Feb 11, 2019
Published inInnovation Sweet SpotWho is Your Organization’s Human Centered Innovator?Every organization, business or team that wants to lead and grow should build expertise in human centered innovationFeb 1, 2019Feb 1, 2019
Published inInnovation Sweet SpotWhat is Human-Centered Innovation?In the fourth industrial revolution, the skills in highest demand are understanding, collaborating and communicating with the humans we…Jan 28, 2019Jan 28, 2019
