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Abstract: This article describes how global companies have adopted a new process called knowledge brokering in which executives are actively seeking out external ideas from people in a variety of industries and disciplines to improve their core business...
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Abstract: The article describes how the wealthy nations of the world with low birthrates and graying workforces are finding it difficult to compete with emerging markets with much larger and younger working populations. This had made it imperative and...
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Abstract: Many of the best practices of the Renaissance have already been largely integrated into today’s R&D practices to stimulate business innovation. Some of the practices adopted from that creative period of Renaissance include - • Promoting...
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Abstract: The articles concludes that Management Innovation eXchange (MIX), a web-based open-innovation project has been designed as a platform for creative thinkers to surface their bold ideas. The article narrates the following top three winning stories...
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By: Matthew E. May, Broadway Books, 2009 Refrigeration without electricity. Traffic flowing without traffic lights. A smart phone without a keyboard. Houses without living rooms. May makes a convincing argument that the human tendency is to add complexity...
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Abstract: Competition is supposed to spur innovation. But the authors of this study found that the opposite is true for domestic firms in emerging economies. They examined 27 “transition” economies across eastern Europe and central Asia to understand...
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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: A corporate anthropologist helps Chronicle Books design its office around organizational relationships. Published: June 18, 2008 Authors: Kristin Palm Link: METROPOLISMAG.COM
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Abstract: During slumber, our brain engages in data analysis, from strengthening memories to solving problems. Published: August 2008 Authors: Robert Stickgold and Jeffrey M. Ellenbogen Link: Scientific American Mind
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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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Abstract: Callaway has long been the leading seller of women's golf equipment, but it wanted to expand its lead in this growing sector of the golf market. To do that the company figured it couldn't settle for an attitude of "OK, let's...
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Abstract: Faced with a shortage of skilled machine operators, Caterpillar needed a grader that was easy to use -- without alienating old-timers. While older models of the motor-grader construction vehicle had as many as 15 levers, a steering wheel and...
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Facebook, MySpace, YouTube and SecondLife are four leading companies in the online world of social networking. What would happen if Apple suddenly jumped into the fray? That was the challenge posed to 41 students at UC Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business...
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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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