Jessica Day

A Look at the 2020 State of Crowdsourced Innovation Report

Disruption is a necessary component of innovation. The novel coronavirus has massively disrupted all industries, resulting in brand new questions and conversations. Some innovative companies take a centralized approach to innovation, while others choose a decentralized method. Research shows 30% of companies

Five Ways to Engage Customers in Your Innovation Process

Customers are the key stakeholders in your innovation process. Yet involving them can often be the most challenging part of building a better approach to their needs. Here are five ways to get them involved. Set Goals Start with determining

And the Winner Is… Announcing 2020 Innovation Management Awards

Since 2015, the Innovation Management Awards, presented by IdeaScale, have sought out the best innovation strategists, designers, and approaches. 2020's field was a tough one to narrow down, as innovation management has spread from the smallest businesses to the biggest

Four Things You Never Knew About the Suggestion Box

Have a suggestion? The box is a good start. It sits in break rooms, workplaces, foyers, and just about everywhere else. A humble box with a slot, a pad of paper, and a pencil asking for suggestions. Yet despite its

Socially Responsible Innovation Part Three: Non-Profits

Socially responsible innovation is often the mandate of a non-profit. Yet, despite this, organizing and implementing innovation, especially in partnership with governments and for-profit companies, can present unexpected needs and challenges.  In the final part of our three-part series on

Socially Responsible Innovation Part Three: Non-Profits

Governments thrive on socially responsible innovation, putting them in a unique position to work for the public good. Yet, the challenges governments face can be just as specific. In part two of our three-part series on innovation strategy and social

Socially Responsible Innovation Part One: For-Profit Companies

Corporations have struggled with the balance between profit and the greater good since the beginning of capitalism. Some argue that corporations have no obligation to anyone other than their shareholders, while others argue that social impacts can limit the long-term

Why Innovation Requires a Different Set of Metrics

Today’s business climate is uncertain. Disruption, exponential growth, and the technology landscape contribute to the need for constant innovation. Company leaders can no longer formulate a business model and rely on the five-year plan. Instead, organizations need change to thrive

Jessica Day
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