Innovation @ Merage - UCI Paul Merage School of Business : Leadership Style, People/Culture, Ideation

P&G Changes Its Game

admin — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:32:00 GMT

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.

Published: July 28, 2008

Author: Jenanne Rae

Link: BusinessWeek

They Came. They Saw. They Innovated.

admin — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:20:00 GMT

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 his crews, and when that proved serviceable he made several more. Eventually, he approached MK Diamond Products Inc., a Torrance, Calif., manufacturer of masonry cutting and polishing equipment, and suggested it produce a more refined version of the saw.

Published: Wall Street Journal, June 23, 2008
Authors: Suzanne Barlyn

Link: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121372816132081663.html?mod=2_1585_middlebox

How They Did It: Seven Intraprenuer Success Stories

admin — Wed, 07 May 2008 04:08:00 GMT

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 ... find out how intrapreneurs at Kodak, Toyota, Yahoo, and other big companies pursued bold ideas that advanced their companies — and themselves"

Published: bnet, April 17, 2008

Author: Georgia Flight

Link: bnet