Innovation

Should You Have a Dedicated Innovation Department?

Innovation is unquestionably central to any company's future. Even in mature industries where change is slow, ripple effects can catch even the sharpest team off-guard. This raises the question, should there be team members whose entire job is to collect

How to Build a Better Creative Team

When you build a creative team, you hope that the team as a whole will be more creative and productive than the sum of its parts. It all starts with setting goals, then proceeds to find the right people for

5 Must-See TED Talks to Spur Innovation

TED Talks are a great way to explore the cutting edge of innovation, from philosophers to psychologists. Here are five must-watches about innovation, how it happens, and why it matters. Adam Grant: The Surprising Habits Of Original Thinkers Grant, an

IdeaScale Visits Australia

IdeaScale has worked with partners in Australia from the beginning: in government, nonprofit, and commercial organizations and we're excited to say that we're growing our presence in this exciting international market. Here's why we're excited about Australia: Resources are Growing. The

How to Build a Company Culture That Promotes Innovation

Fundamental to any form of innovation in any company is the voices of employees. Your employees know your company, product, and customer base better than anyone else in the world, but getting them to discuss what they've learned can be

Three Inside Stories of Innovation in Government

Democracy thrives when everyone participates, but it's difficult to reach some communities through traditional means. Governments are increasingly turning to crowdsourcing and open innovation to encourage citizens across the spectrum to weigh in with ideas, opinions, and perspectives. Here are