Overview: Sustainability approaches and innovation strategy go hand-in-hand, yet too often are seen as separate targets. The two need to be reconciled, especially as hitting necessary sustainability targets will be key to future business. Brands need to reframe the narrative, find
Innovation is an integral part of the building for the future. The city of Westminster, Colorado, generates value for citizens by directly involving them in the process. As the seventh most populous city in CO, Westminster's downtown is almost equal
Brainstorming is an important part of innovation. This initial process of gathering information often leads to idea generation. Companies need a way to increase growth on an ongoing basis. One study revealed 42% of organizations that are fast innovators are
Agile Transformation is where behaviors evolve, and decisions improve to reach success. The journey involves acting on learning to create positive experiences. The Agile Transformation journey is one of triumphs and obstacles. Both result in important lessons. Understanding agility is
There's no better demonstration of the power of crowdsourcing innovation than proof of it in action. Here are four examples of crowdsourcing in action improving everything from financial services to government communications. Standard Bank: Getting Money Where It Needs To
The pandemic of 2020 has been a truly overwhelming experience for many of us. The sudden emergence of the illness, combined with its rapid ability to spread around the world meant that life changed almost overnight. However, as terrible as
To go forward, it helps to know where you're beginning. When building an innovation strategy, this takes the form of an innovation maturity assessment that examines your organization, your team, and your personal innovation approach. Here's how an innovation maturity assessment works
How do you measure the worth of an idea? How much is an idea worth in terms of return on investment? It's an intriguing question in part because it seems hard to measure. Yet, it's possible to nail down an
Innovation is often seen as stemming from a ground-breaking change. Someone has a big idea, and develops it into a familiar product, and the rest is history. This, however, isn’t always the case. Some innovations derive from small ideas. Maybe
When you’re comparing incremental change vs disruptive innovation, what’s the difference? Incremental innovation is a small, modular change that takes place slowly over time. And also allows for a gradual development of the product and its marketplace. Disruption is a
