Can we build organizations to foster good ideas?

New ideas come from networks and forming new networks create new ideas! People often credit their ideas to individual "Eureka!" moments. But Steven Johnson shows how history tells a different story. His fascinating tour takes us from the "liquid networks" of London’s coffee houses to Charles Darwin’s long, slow hunch to today’s high-velocity web. Great Read More …

Has Technology Killed Time?

Some of the most popular books and even a few of my most popular blog posts are all centered around words like: Fast Rapid Speed Now Immediate Instantaneous Quick Has Technology killed time? Whatever happen to the words, I need to sleep on it or let me think about it? Can you imagine your kids Read More …

Transforming your Supply Chain to a Lean Fulfillment Stream eBook

This is a transcription of the Businss901 Podcast with Robert Martichenko, CEO and Founder of LeanCor. We discussed applying Lean Principles to the Supply Chain. I found many of his answers very unique and his approaches straight forward and practical. At the upcoming Lean Logistics Summit, June 22nd and 23rd in Cincinnati, OH, Robert leads Read More …

Utilizing the Theory of Constraints in Product Innovation Ebook

In the three part podcast I had with Mike Dalton the founder of Guided Innovation Group, we discussed utilizing the Theory of Constraints in Innovation, the Customer Value Lens and Alliances in great detail. This is a transcription of the entire 3-part series.  Theory of Constraints in Innovation In Mikes recent book, Simplifying Innovation: Doubling Read More …

Fail Early and Fail Often

Scoot Anthony is one of my favorite authors and has authored several books to include Seeing What’s Next: Using Theories of Innovation to Predict Industry Change and The Silver Lining: An Innovation Playbook for Uncertain Times.  His advice about innovation in this video supports the message that I have been discussing recently not only in Read More …

I am reading this before my next webinar, are you?

Whether he’s introducing the new iPhone or delivering a keynote presentation, Steve Jobs electrifies audiences with his incomparable style and showmanship. He doesn’t just convey information in his presentations; he tells a story, paints a picture, and shares a vision. He gives his audience a transformative experience that is unique, inspiring, and unforgettable. Now you Read More …