What makes an idea one that’s worth pursuing? Often, an idea’s true potential is not realized until it finds the right audience or meets the right need. Just as beauty lies in the eye of the beholder, the value of an idea is determined by those who recognize its significance. 3M’s attempt to make a […]
From Conception to Innovation: The Journey of an Idea Read More »
I’m in Huntsville, Alabama, on day three of my son’s robotics competition for high school students. The city is buzzing with young engineers, some dressed in Star Wars costumes, others with matching green striped ties knotted around their foreheads. It’s a beautiful celebration of nerdiness. In each match of the competition, run by First Robotics,
Robots, Rockets, and Innovators: The Advantages of Intelligent Failure Read More »
As our world becomes more complex, no business leader should expect the path of piloting innovations to become easier. In fact, the reality is quite the reverse.
The Five Phases of Continuous Innovation Read More »
Enter the vibrant streets of New Orleans during Mardi Gras, and you’re immediately enveloped in a kaleidoscope of celebration, play, and free-spirited creativity. Colorful floats, extravagant costumes, and joyous crowds surround you. It’s a spectacle that captivates people from all walks of life, transcending age and social barriers. Last week, I was fortunate to visit
Mardi Gras Spirit: Insights for Innovation Leaders Read More »
Throughout the year, Outthinker Networks convenes with our members – all heads of strategy, innovation, and transformation at leading organizations – and thought leaders to stay on top of the trends and topics most likely to impact their companies. During group roundtables, peer coaching sessions, and one-on-one conversations, we are privy to the strategic challenges
The Outthinker’s Guide to 2024: 10 Trends Shaping Corporate Strategy and Innovation Read More »
In last week’s newsletter, I alluded to writing my next book on bringing science to the art of business building. This week, I’m excited to share more.
The 8Ps of Business Building Read More »
The way humans come together to do work is changing. Technology has made us more interconnected than ever before. Rapid communication and advanced data analysis enable us to gather and perform work together in new ways. This enhanced and expected connectivity has infiltrated all aspects of our lives – the organization is no different.
Moving Beyond Hierarchy: How Celestica Empowers Employees in Small Teams Read More »
Click here to register for Kaihan’s live masterclass on Oct. 26, 2023 Dear Outthinkers, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it means to be a leader who enables innovation and growth. In speaking with thought leaders like Joseph Fuller, Elizabeth Altman, and Tiffani Bova, and reviewing our own research at Outthinker Networks, I’ve
Your Innovation Farm: Where Ideas Grow & Thrive Read More »
In the early 1990s, most large industrial facilities and warehouses in Dallas were hot, literally. They didn’t have air conditioning and left the engineers and workers inside drenched in sweat. Carey Smith, an entrepreneur who had grown up in unairconditioned homes, spotted a business problem he could solve. Throughout his childhood, his family would spray
Big A** Insights for Business Model Innovation Read More »
Deep beneath the crystal-clear waters of the Pacific Ocean, there are vibrant coral reefs teeming with life. The coral, in shades of pink, orange, and green, spreads out like a colorful carpet across the seabed, creating a spectacular underwater landscape.
The Ecology of Internal Innovation Read More »
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