Going for Gold: What Top Innovators and Olympic Athletes Have in Common

What an amazing spectacle! The Paris Olympics showcased the world’s finest athletes, from Simone Biles to Katie Ledeky to Léon Marchand to Noah Lyles, each of whom reached the pinnacle of their sport through a combination of commitment, skill, and

On the Folly of Rewarding for Business-As-Usual when you are Hoping for Innovation

Even with the best intentions, reward systems in corporate life all too often mean that most of the people you need supporting innovation work flee from it. Here are some ideas for getting a better balance. One of the most

Leveraging Olympic Methods to Master Innovation Teamwork

The roar of the crowd, the flash of gold medals, the collective gasp of a near miss – the Olympic Games ignite a passion for human potential unlike any other event. But beyond the individual feats of strength, speed, and

Is Imagination really more important than knowldge?

How does imagination catalyze collective innovation and unleash corporate vitality - and is imagination, like we are led to believe that Albert Einstein famously said - is more important than knowledge? When I did my research, I discovered that Albert

Innovation Lessons from One of the Greatest Olympic Moments: The CO-STAR Method for Developing Idea Champions

The lighting of the Olympic torch in Paris will usher in a new wave of heroes. Their stories will be part of sports history, and hopefully a few will achieve the transformative power of Dick Fosbury's high jump revolution. An

Humanity 2.0

OPENING In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, 'Humanity 2.0' explores the transformative relationship between the historical, present and the future of humanity, artificial intelligence, capitalism and other technologies. As our creations increasingly mirror our desires and aspirations, this

From Wheels to Web: The Innovations That Made Us

Innovation! Without Pain There Is No Gain: Why is innovation so challenging? Thomas Edison underwent over 1,000 attempts before successfully inventing the light bulb. Visionaries like Karl Benz and Henry Ford dedicated over 20 years to inventing and reinventing, facing

Exploring the Difference between “Anything Goes” and a Culture of Innovation

An innovation culture adds value to an organization. Leaders and employees want to create an environment where they can freely share ideas, collaborate, and experiment. Though creating this type of culture may sound simple, it often is not. Idea sharing

Embracing a Culture of Continuous Learning in Government

Continuous learning leads to growth. We never stop learning, on a personal level, and that should be transferred over to the professional world. Yet, prioritizing continuous learning can sometimes be a difficult task in government. Here's what you need to

How HR Impacts Corporate Innovation

Human Resources is sometimes overlooked as a source of innovation. Yet, in many ways, it's the wellspring of innovation; HR departments recruit, hire, train, and support the individual employees of an organization who will make up the innovative teams that

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