So your leader asks everyone to be more “innovative”? What do they specifically want you to do?

Posted on23. Aug, 2008 by Jeff Dance.

Innovation is a top priority for leadership, as expressed in the recent IBM global CEO study.  It sounds great to us when we hear our leaders express the need to innovate, but what do they really mean?  The definition of innovation–something fresh or new that we value–can only take our understanding so far.   Here are [...]

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Understanding what we really mean when we use the word “Innovation”

Posted on23. Aug, 2008 by Jeff Dance.

Scott Berkun, author of the book “The Myths of Innovation”, recently suggested that we use the word innovation too often in a vague way and we have diverse intended meanings.  I can’t argue with him. Its used carelessly to suggest a number of different things and has lately been a popular buzz word for [...]

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7 key sources and 7 key ingredients CENTRIC to Innovation

Posted on03. Jun, 2008 by Jeff Dance.

7 key sources and 7 key ingredients CENTRIC TO Innovation

C: Creatives and Creativity: You may be born creative…many are. Or you may learn creativity…many do. Either way, the art of “new” starts with you.
E: Entrepreneurs and Enthusiasm: Entrepreneurs have long been known for Innovation. An entrepreneur’s secret ingredient–an undying enthusiasm [...]

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What is Innovation? 30+ definitions lead to one fresh summary

Posted on22. May, 2008 by Jeff Dance.

What is Innovation? 30+ definitions lead to one fresh summary: Fresh Thinking that Creates Value
The Problem
From the Economist to Wikipedia to Websters to Barack Obama to Innovation Zen, around the globe, we seek tangible answers for an intangible question: What is Innovation? Definitions vary and people mean different things. After reviewing dozens of definitions [...]

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