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 →
Managing ambiguity is perhaps one of the most critical parts of business life. Both budding managers as well as veteran mangers often get overwhelmed in the face of ambiguity. If you... 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 →
In my strategy programs, one of the most common questions that come up is the nature of goals. People often ask this question in different ways. What is the difference... 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 →
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 →
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 →
In this video, I not only welcome newcomers to my website but also acquaint them with the objectives of this website - to enable you to make a high impact. I... read more →
We are witnessing an unprecedented level of innovation. Today we have more opportunity for innovation than ever before. These opportunities allowed 2 Stanford students to create a universal search engine. That search... read more →