Can you make me be more creative?

Katie Konrath has the right idea when she tackles this question, “Can you make me be more creative?” Yesterday, I was talking with a couple friends when one asked two of my favorite questions. “What happens when someone can’t think of any...

Why Innovation is Hard: Ten Most Popular Reasons

Here is what executives say when asked why their firms cannot innovate: 1. Risky 2. No Method 3. Fear of Failure 4. All the good ideas are gone 5. Unpredictable 6. Company Culture 7. Lack of Time 8. Lack of Resources 9. Fear of Change 10. Competing Priorities A...

Innovation is a Skill, Not a Gift

Companies want innovation more than anything as a way to drive true organic growth. Yet leaders often feel frustrated in their ability to bring successful innovation to their organizations. When I speak to executives, I hear this frustration, and I hear a list of...