http://merage.uci.edu/ResearchAndCenters/Beall/CommunityServer/blogs/innovation/archive/tags/People_2F00_Culture/Innovation/Methodology/Consumer+Products/default.aspxTags: People/Culture, Innovation, Methodology, Consumer ProductsenCommunityServer 2007.1 (Build: 20917.1142)http://merage.uci.edu/ResearchAndCenters/Beall/CommunityServer/blogs/innovation/archive/2008/10/23/the-unique-advatage.aspxThu, 23 Oct 2008 21:02:00 GMTbab9f468-c389-4c38-9bad-679e2b5a20ed:210admin1http://merage.uci.edu/ResearchAndCenters/Beall/CommunityServer/blogs/innovation/rsscomments.aspx?PostID=210http://merage.uci.edu/ResearchAndCenters/Beall/CommunityServer/blogs/innovation/archive/2008/10/23/the-unique-advatage.aspx#comments<p>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 innovation strategies to develop products that are unique and hard to copy.<br /></p><p>Published: Autum 2008<br /></p><p>Authors: Alexander Kandybin and Surbee Grover <a href="http://www.strategy-business.com/press/article/08306?pg=4#authors" class="AWC-530">by Alexander Kandybin and Surbhee Grover</a></p><p>Link: <a href="http://www.strategy-business.com/press/freearticle/08306?pg=0" title="strategy+business">strategy+business </a><br /></p><img src="http://merage.uci.edu/ResearchAndCenters/Beall/CommunityServer/aggbug.aspx?PostID=210" width="1" height="1">Strategy/VisionIdeationMethodologyPeople/CultureConsumer ProductsInnovationhttp://merage.uci.edu/ResearchAndCenters/Beall/CommunityServer/blogs/innovation/archive/2008/07/30/p-amp-g-changes-its-game.aspxWed, 30 Jul 2008 21:32:00 GMTbab9f468-c389-4c38-9bad-679e2b5a20ed:183admin1http://merage.uci.edu/ResearchAndCenters/Beall/CommunityServer/blogs/innovation/rsscomments.aspx?PostID=183http://merage.uci.edu/ResearchAndCenters/Beall/CommunityServer/blogs/innovation/archive/2008/07/30/p-amp-g-changes-its-game.aspx#comments<p>Abstract: P&amp;G is using &quot;design thinking&quot; to tackle difficult business problems. While this may seem like the latest innovation buzzword, P&amp;G is using the technique to generate effective ideas and, more importantly, change its culture.<br /> </p><p>Published: July 28, 2008&nbsp;</p><p>Author: Jenanne Rae</p><p>Link: <a href="http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/jul2008/id20080728_623527.htm" title="BusinessWeek">BusinessWeek</a><br /> </p><img src="http://merage.uci.edu/ResearchAndCenters/Beall/CommunityServer/aggbug.aspx?PostID=183" width="1" height="1">Strategy/VisionIdeationViews on NewsMethodologyLeadership StylePeople/CultureConsumer ProductsInnovation