by Kate Hammer on July 5th, 2011
Kiln Kokoon: a conversation about becoming more global
In our Kokoon on 4 July 2011 sixteen of us met in the Community Association Hall on the Golden Lane Estate, London EC1. We entered the Kokoon with the question: In what ways might I become more global? At 4pm we ...More >
by Gregg Fraley on July 2nd, 2011
Global innovation 2011: another view
If you are interested in the big picture of global innovation, you might want to download this report from INSEAD — the 2011 Global Innovation Index. It ranks 125 countries by measuring various indicators, both inputs and outputs to the innovation process. ...More >
by Kate Hammer on June 15th, 2011
In what ways might I become more global? A Kiln Kokoon
Ever had a question about culture that made you stumble or struggle to answer? Find yourself looking for fresh ideas and different perspectives … to apply to commercial or creative challenges? Come to a special one-off Kokoon™ and join in ...More >
by Us on May 9th, 2011
Happening 5.16
Before Tweet-ups, before flash mobs, before raves, before disco, there were Happenings: a cultural trend of note, highly innovative at the time, and worth revisiting. We’re creating a new version of a Happening in Boston next week. We know there ...More >
by Us on March 25th, 2011
2011 Trends in innovation
Like any industry or concept things fall in and out of fashion. Recently back from the Front End of Innovation show in Berlin, here are our eleven thoughts about innovation trends, in no particular order. Have a scan of the ...More >
by Us on March 23rd, 2011
We heart IMS
All this talk about ideas has given us an idea. Time to explain why we love Idea Management Systems. They make the perfect mate when it’s time to ideate.
by Kate Hammer on March 20th, 2011
An eighth of a cent an idea? You gotta be kiddin’
Where are ideas a dime a dozen? Where are these places where ideas flow so fast and furious that were people’s time the room the utilities, meaning lighting/heating/cooling/wi-fi’ing the post-its where they’re captured all priced: the sum cost for each ...More >
by Gregg Fraley on
Are ideas really a dime a dozen???
There is a pervasive and growing cliché in the innovation business, and it’s starting to drive me a bit nuts, ready? “Ideas are a dime a dozen” and it’s usually coupled with the thought “it’s not about ideas, it’s about ...More >
by Gregg Fraley on March 14th, 2011
Survey shows the pain points in the corporate innovation cycle
Planview just published its 2nd Annual Benchmark Study for Product Portfolio Management (PPM). It’s a public document. For students of innovation, darn fascinating reading, rich with data about innovation. Now, Planview’s “lens” on the data is around the need for ...More >
by Gregg Fraley on March 9th, 2011
Heston’s Innovation Case Study with British Airways
Last night I happened upon a Heston Blumenthal TV program on Channel 4. Kudos to Channel 4 for producing Heston’s Mission Impossible. It’s a must watch for those interested in innovation. Period. The program is all about Heston’s efforts to ...More >