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Abstract: Innovation is difficult for mature, slow-growth businesses and often results in long line extensions rather than high-profit, game-changing innovations. Companies, especially those focused on food and consumer products, need to rethink their...
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Abstract: How do successful inventors, entrepreneurs and writers come up with the big ideas? Constantly looking and keeping an open mind are important, but the critical ingredient is exposing yourself to things outside your usual purview. Published: October...
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Abstract: P&G is using "design thinking" to tackle difficult business problems. While this may seem like the latest innovation buzzword, P&G is using the technique to generate effective ideas and, more importantly, change its culture...
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Key Findings Shed Light on Environmental Psychology of the Workplace In today’s economy, it is more important than ever for businesses to gain the competitive edge. Constant fluctuations in unemployment, productivity, consumer confidence and other major...
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Abstract: The LifeStraw looks simple. But it has the potential to save many lives. Mikkel Vestergaard Frandsen didn't set out to help millions of people get access to safe drinking water. At the age of 19, he dropped out of school and moved to Nigeria...
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Abstract: Cutting concrete blocks can slow down a construction project, as workers haul heavy blocks to and from the one or two saws on work sites that are powerful enough to cut masonry. One contractor built his own lightweight-portable masonry saw for...
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Abstract: Denmark's Bang & Olufsen AS, a maker of luxury home-entertainment systems, is known for unusual design and an even less common approach to it. The Wall Street Journal spoke with Mr. Lewis at B&O's flagship store in Copenhagen...
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Abstract: War games are commonly used by the military to evaluate strategies, explore scenarios and reveal unexpected weaknesses. This Economist article explores how war games could provide valuable insight into how your competitors might react to your...
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Abstract: Lessons that student-led movements for social change can teach executives about innovation. Published: May 30, 2008 Authors: John Hagel and John Seely Brown Link: BusinessWeek
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Abstract: "Embarking on a new product or service should be easy with the resources of an established company at your disposal, right? Not necessarily. If you’re launching a start-up within a bigger company, you’ll have a host of issues to overcome...
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Abstract: "CEO Eric Schmidt describes the simple principles driving the company's steady stream of innovations." Published: BusinessWeek, April 29, 2008 Author: Robert D. Hof Link: BusinessWeek
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