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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: 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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By Clayton M. Christensen, Michael B. Horn and Curtis W. Johnson; McGraw Hill 2008 Innovation guru Christensen has taken his principles of innovation and applied them to one of the most intractable systems in the country—our public schools. And while...
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Abstract: Most companies have managers who can turbocharge results. The trick is finding -- and nurturing -- them. This article is the product of three years of interviews and testing – it is a look at the characteristics and strategies that distinguish...
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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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By A.G. Lafley, Chairman and CEO of Proctor & Gamble and Ram Charan, co-author of Execution ; Crown Business 2008 Review: While there are lots of books about innovative start-ups, there haven’t been many about turning around huge corporations—for...
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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: "Despite their stated emphasis on innovation, most companies struggle to build a creative culture. Is it time for a new breed of CIO to step in and lead the charge? That’s what happened at FedEx" Published: May 19, 2008 Author: Brian...
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Abstract: Steven Mitzenmacher, vice president of corporate development at Serena Software, discusses innovative ways that smaller, second tier applications are being created outside the IT department. Published: May 14, 2008 Author: Knowledge@W.P.Carey...
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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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