We all have blindspots as individuals. Thousands of books in psychology explain why that is the case. But why do organizations have blind spots? When you put people together, they... read more →
Two Kinds of Innovators Innovators come in two forms - hunters and gatherers. Are you a hunter or a gatherer innovator? Understanding this distinction is critical in your innovation efforts.... read more →
This 4 step change model explains why change is hard. It explains why some change efforts succeed while many fail. If you want to know why people stop going to... read more →
People often associate innovation with technology. They consider high tech businesses as more innovation-heavy than low-tech businesses. It is a gospel that one rarely stops to question. But it is... read more →
Some people believe that ideas have the ability to persuade people. A good idea will succeed on its own. I used to share this thinking early in my career. But... read more →
Why do some innovators make money whereas others do not? Why was the iPhone so profitable whereas Tivo made no money? Is it just luck or is there something more... read more →
If you ask someone the question "which function drives innovation in a company?", the most likely response will be R&D. After all, R&D spends the most time on inventing and improving... read more →
The problem of innovation is not that organizations do not innovate. In fact, every company innovates as if innovation is its second nature. Most businesses make innovation choices in an... read more →
Many years back, I was in the market for a new car. I knew of the Lexus brand but didn’t know much else about it. After I had spent time... read more →