The best is last
The technological/diffusion S-curve has been researched and written about many times (and in a lot more depth – see this, […]
What makes entrepreneurs entrepreneurial?
This paper presents the origins, motivations and basic principles of Effectuation, a ‘ logic of thinking, discovered through scientific research, […]
General Electric’s multi-billion dollar mistake
This is a great case study on the lack of future insight, but it’s only half complete. The author tells […]
Nondisruptive Creation: Rethinking Innovation and Growth
By now, all of us familiar with the vast body of innovation literature and commentary have probably had enough with […]
The Harsh Reality of Innovative Companies
Gary Pisano has been making the rounds recently as part of his tour promoting his new book ‘Creative Construction’. You […]
A Good Idea Is Not Good Enough
A good idea is worth nothing without great execution… ideas are great. But in a weird way it’s almost like […]
Systems Change in Social Innovation Education
While this is an article about education for social innovation, it is supremely relevant to the education and practice of […]
Why The Next Big Thing Never Turns Out Quite Like It Was Supposed To
The crux of this article is that breakthrough technologies are initially applied to existing problems but they end up creating […]
The Myth of the Minimally Viable Product
The author is a big believer in the usefulness of creating a Minimally Viable Product to learn in the real […]
McKinsey’s Three Horizons Model Defined Innovation for Years. Here’s Why It No Longer Applies
The main thesis behind Blank’s critique of the three horizon model is that the world is moving much faster today […]
Taking the Measure of Innovation
Well, here we go again. The latest iteration of the “is R&D adding value” discussion/analysis that has been happening ever […]
A Guide To Corporate Innovation: 19 Strategies To Drive Innovation Now
This satirical piece takes square aim at the ‘innovation theater’ many companies put in place to look like they are […]
The Future of Organizational Management: Ecological Systems Thinking
Should innovation be a data driven process or is it more organic, intuitive and qualitative in nature. This is a […]
How Technology Grows (a restatement of definite optimism)
This is a long and somewhat rambling piece that puts forth an opinion and perspective on several topics that are […]
“The Lean Startup” is an unproductive legend
The ‘Lean Startup’ meme has permeated the business world in the past few years. Not only for startups. It is […]