by Drew Boyd | Jan 31, 2011 | Academic Focus, Inside the Box Innovation, Jared Diamond, The Economist
The Centre for International Business and the International Economy at the University of Pavia is conducting a comprehensive study on how companies leverage innovation as a competitive weapon. It seeks to uncover the different strategic models and managerial practices...
by Drew Boyd | Jan 24, 2011 | Uncategorized
Companies should avoid the temptation to brand their innovation program. While it seems like a great way to bring excitement and focus to innovation, branding these programs does just the opposite. Employees become cynical, they wait it out, and they go right back to...
by Drew Boyd | Jan 17, 2011 | Evaluation Ideas, Google, Innovation Method
Non-profit organizations need innovation every bit as much as for-profit firms. Some might argue they need it more because they lack the resources and cash flow of large commercial firms. Non-profits need innovation in: Fund Raising Expanding their reach Mission...
by Drew Boyd | Jan 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
Book publishing faces turbulent times. While the market is growing, key parts of the business model are coming apart at the seams. Market segments are fragmenting, price points are changing, channel power is shifting, and barriers to entry are lowering. Even the...
by Drew Boyd | Jan 3, 2011 | Academic Focus, Creative Valentines Day, Evaluation Ideas, Inside the Box Innovation, The Economist
The Live Well Collaborative at the University of Cincinnati is an academic-industry innovation incubator for regionally, nationally and internationally prominent firms. The focus of LWC is the aging population. Firms partner with UC to address product or service needs...
