Innovation Metrics – A beginners guide
It might seem contradictory: a process as spontaneous and creative as innovation can and should be measured. At Strategos, we believe innovation can be taught, learned, and systematically applied by establishing the right processes, systems, structures, skills … and innovation metrics. When done well, innovation metrics do more than just ‘report numbers.” They help you track and […]
Whirlpool’s Commitment to Innovation
I will soon mark my 14th anniversary with Strategos and this seems like a good time to reflect on my years as an innovation and strategy consultant. Over the years, our Innovation principles have endured (see this blog for some of the principles), but we have been challenged to apply them in new ways to new […]
Taking the first steps toward innovation
Taking the first stepConfucius famously said that a journey of 1,000 miles starts with one step. However that first step on the journey can be very difficult, whether it is giving up smoking, changing your lifestyle or implementing change in an organization. At Strategos, we find that for those organizations that want to take the […]
How Google Manages Continuous Innovation
How Google Manages Continuous Innovation The innovation challenge Most companies face significant challenges in terms of innovation. The products and services that generate current income must be continually replaced by new and improved offerings to customers. The advantage that many companies have in terms of skilled labor and a strong market position is about to […]
Innovation Principles (part 3)
Innovation Principles guide the way we work with clients. Part 3 focuses on embedding innovation and the three principles that help us address this challenge.