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 | May 31, 2010 | Creative Valentines Day, Innovation Method
Many products are invented accidentally. Serendipity led to the microwave oven, corn flakes, Teflon®, penicillin, fireworks, Viagra®, chocolate chip cookies, and the most famous of all accidents…the Post-it® note. The problem with serendipity is it’s not...
by Drew Boyd | May 24, 2010 | Consultants, Creativity Tools, Design Thinking, Innovation Clusters, Jacob Goldenberg, Technology
Shortage of water may become a more catastrophic problem than food or energy shortage according to experts. The problem affects developing as well as developed countries including the U.S.. For this month’s LAB, we will look at how the corporate innovation...
by Drew Boyd | Mar 22, 2010 | Innovation Sighting, Technology
Here is a new iPhone application that uses the structured innovation method, S.I.T., to create ideas for your next party. The Party Idea Generator, P.I.G., leads you through a series of steps to trigger original party ideas. It has ten different ways to start...
by Drew Boyd | Sep 28, 2009 | Creativity Tools, Technology, The Wheel
Ice hockey is big business. But it lags behind other professional sports – soccer, football, baseball, and basketball. As with all industries, the key to growth is innovation. Equipment manufacturers such as Reebok are taking this seriously with the creation of...
