Ethical Decisions in Product Development
There is a famous philosophical question called the “Trolley Problem”. There are lots of variations, but they always draw into question...
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Does Innovation Have a Place in Politics?
Innovation is the lifeblood of 21st-century business. Companies – and even whole industries – are prioritizing it and creating new tools,...
Information, the Industrial Revolution, and the Internet of Things
We’ve talked previously about the Internet of Things and how it predicts the increasing interconnectedness of our gadgets. Think: alarm...
Innovation for Innovation’s Sake
If you thought that fads were confined to music and clothing, you were dead wrong. You can find trends in every conceivable part of the...
Is Innovative Marketing Indicative of an Overall Innovation Culture?
Today, innovation is viewed as being as integral to a business’ success as good leadership and a sound business strategy. Perhaps its...
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, It Better Be the Best Damn Cookie in the Jar: A Lesson from Zappos
Conceived and founded in 1999, Zappos is a footwear company that sells shoes (and other clothing) online. They didn’t invent a new kind...
Zigzag Your Way to Success
A friend recently told me about an iconic book called “Super System.” Apparently, it’s a familiar collection of stories and advice for...
The Shockingly Boring Truth About Uber’s Innovation
When we consider innovation, it is easy to focus only on the life-changing, world-altering developments that shake industries and become...
The Internet of Things
The internet may be the most groundbreaking development since the written word. It has enhanced communication to such a fast and broad...
Innovator Profiles: George Washington Carver
Sometimes a man’s name gets inextricably linked to his work. Just like the Wrights are known for flight and Edison is known for light...
Fresh Eyes: The Recycling Shower
The “Fresh Eyes” concept is a simple one: look at things anew. Many times innovators can profit by trying to examine their situations...
Fresh Eyes: The Savior Ball
When you need a new insight, you don’t ask your friends. You ask a stranger. When you need help because a hurricane just ravaged your...
Innovator Profiles: The Practical Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin may be the most famous of all the Founding Fathers. Although he was never elected president, he was an established...
Where Do Good Ideas Come From?
A little history British men and women drank alcohol almost exclusively until as late as 1650 when coffee became popular. With coffee...
Fresh Eyes: The Trash Bike
As we’ve said before, it’s a common misconception that experts are the best at creating new methods of innovation. In reality, it’s often...
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