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How Innovation Happens — Lesson #19: Know Which of the Three People You Are
I've been covering the link between future trends and innovation strategies for 30+ years. I went back through my blog posts, stretching to 2002, to dig out the nuggets of…
The Future of AI Is Hitting a Copper Wall. The Answer Is Light.
Twenty-six years ago, I wrote about a future in which manipulating photons would transform computing. In 2006, I challenged 3,000 engineers to imagine it. Now AI is turning that…
How Innovation Happens — Lesson #18: Audit Yourself for Idea-Killing, Daily
I've been covering the link between future trends and innovation strategies for 30+ years. I went back through my blog posts, stretching to 2002, to dig out the nuggets of…
From the Stage: Upside-Down Innovation
When I spent time with Disney, they described how their old innovation model worked for a new movie: design the toys, plan the merchandising, then do the branding. Then they…
How Innovation Happens — Lesson #17: Ask the Tough Questions
I've been covering the link between future trends and innovation strategies for 30+ years. I went back through my blog posts, stretching to 2002, to dig out the nuggets of…
How Innovation Happens — Lesson #16: Watch for Competitors Outside Your Industry
I've been covering the link between future trends and innovation strategies for 30+ years. I went back through my blog posts, stretching to 2002, to dig out the nuggets of…
From the Stage: Take Risks
On stage, I took on the excuse I hear in almost every organization: it's too risky. "We have to take risks in order to get ahead." My challenge to the room was a simple, practical…
How Innovation Happens — Lesson #15: Hire People You Don't Like
I've been covering the link between future trends and innovation strategies for 30+ years. I went back through my blog posts, stretching to 2002, to dig out the nuggets of…
How Innovation Happens — Lesson #14: Ask the Big What-Ifs
I've been covering the link between future trends and innovation strategies for 30+ years. I went back through my blog posts, stretching to 2002, to dig out the nuggets of…
From the Stage: Beware Bull**** Bingo
Speaking to college and university leaders, I ran a live text-message poll, and the results were revealing. Most agreed they weren't positioned for a fast-paced future. Most…
How Innovation Happens — Lesson #13: Live in Tomorrow, Not Today
I've been covering the link between future trends and innovation strategies for 30+ years. I went back through my blog posts, stretching to 2002, to dig out the nuggets of…
How Innovation Happens — Lesson #12: Do Something You've Never Done Before
I've been covering the link between future trends and innovation strategies for 30+ years. I went back through my blog posts, stretching to 2002, to dig out the nuggets of…
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